2019: Appeared in 20 games…hit .116 in 43 at bats…hit 1 double and stole 1 base
2021: Appeared in 12 games...hit .207 in 29 at bats...hit 2 doubles...stole 2 bases...made 2 appearances on the mound...WIAC All-Academic
2022: Appeared in 5 games...hit .417 in 12 at bats...scored 2 runs
Career Highs:
At Bats: 6 at Texas Lutheran 3/16/19
Runs: 3 vs. Finlandia 4/3/21
Hits: 3 (2x) Most Recent vs. Eureka 3/8/20
Stolen Bases: 1 (3x) Most Recent at UW-Whitewater 4/17/21
RBIs: 2 (3x) Most Recent vs. Carroll (Wis.) 3/17/22
Majoring in Construction Management
Parents/Guardians: Jerry and Jennifer Gillund
Getting to Know Garrett
What do you plan to bring to the UW-Platteville baseball program in 2020?
I plan to bring a fun and energetic vibe to the team keeping practices light and focused.
What is your nickname? How did you get it and who gave it to you?
G - Mormann gave it to me as a freshman and it stuck.
Who are the role models in your life and why?
My parents are because they are the two hardest working people I know. I strive to be as considerate as my mom is.
Who or what inspired you to play baseball and why?
Baseball was one of those things that I just grew up playing. My brother definitely inspired me to pursue college baseball though.
Favorite baseball moment as a Pioneer or in high school if you are a freshman?
My favorite moment as a Pioneer was making it to the WIAC tournament.
If you were a superhero what would your name be and what superpower would you have?
My name would be One-Tap and I would have the ability to teleport.
Pre-game rituals or game day superstitions:
I keep 54 cents in my pocket throughout the game to remind myself how each out is valuable. (one cent for every out in a game)
Describe yourself in 3 words.
Confident, Reliable, Smart
What advice would you give to future Pioneers?
Become a yes man and drop the word no. When you are the guy doing jobs no one wants to do, you'll receive respect faster from your teammates and coaches.
If you won a million dollars what would you buy?
I'd buy my dream car (Dodge Demon), then invest the rest into stocks and real estate.
What is one thing you would put on your bucket list?
Ride a bull
What place would you like to visit most?
Tour the Colosseum.
What are your hobbies away from baseball?
Snowboarding, watching hockey
Favorite sports team/player?
Chicago Cubs / Patrick Kane (Chicago Blackhawks)
Favorite movie?
Inglorious Bastards
Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind and what are their names?
A black lab named Loki
If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?
A dog because they live a great life.
Is there anything you like to eat or any food combination you have been called "weird" for liking?
I love mayo. Often dip fries in it
Last Updated: 5/12/22
