Bio

A native of Amory, Mississippi, Gillentine attended Amory High School and was named First Team All-State in 2018. He went on to enjoy a five-year collegiate playing career, making contributions on the mound at both Southern Miss and Charlotte.

He began his college career at Southern Miss in 2019, appearing in relief as a freshman and competing in the LSU Regional. After the shortened 2020 season, he became a steady bullpen presence in 2021, helping the Golden Eagles reach the Oxford Regional final. In 2022, he capped his time in Hattiesburg with an impressive 1.93 ERA, helping the program secure a regional host site, win a regional championship, and advance to the super regionals.

Gillentine concluded his playing career at Charlotte in 2023, making key appearances in conference play, the Conference USA Tournament and the Clemson Regional.

Off the field, he excelled academically, earning multiple honors including the President’s List, Dean’s List and Conference USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll.

This marks Gillentine’s first formal coaching position.

He is married to his wife, Macie, also of Amory. They reside in Yazoo City, Mississippi.