Andrew Christopher Gilbert (born September 27, 2000) is an American professional baseball outfielder in the New York Mets organization.
As a junior, he helped lead Stillwater to their first state championship since 1991, striking out 15 batters and throwing over 115 pitches in a complete-game shutout.
[8] During his freshman year at Tennessee in 2020, Gilbert pitched eight innings and made ten starts in the outfield before the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
[10] He garnered national attention after he hit an ultimate grand slam versus the Wright State Raiders in the first round of the 2021 NCAA Division I baseball tournament, leading the Volunteers to a 9–8 win.
[15] Gilbert was named to the USA Baseball National Collegiate Team after the season alongside teammate Blade Tidwell.
Gilbert finished the season having appeared in 58 games, compiling a slash line of .362/.455/.673 with 11 home runs, 70 RBIs, and 21 doubles.
[28] On August 1, 2023, Gilbert and Ryan Clifford were traded to the New York Mets in exchange for pitcher Justin Verlander.