Will McGillis - Assistant Coach - Staff Directory - Creighton University Athletics

Will McGillis

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Assistant Coach
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McGillis played for Kingston at South Carolina during the 2023 season and spent four seasons at Southern Mississippi (2019-22). Following his collegiate career, McGillis signed a free agent contract with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He played two seasons in the Angels system, reaching as high as the high-A affiliate (Tri-City Dust Devils). This will be the first formal coaching role for McGillis, he played the 2023 season with the Gamecocks after transferring from Southern Miss. He played in 31 games with 29 starts and hit .313 with 29 runs scored, four doubles, 14 home runs and 30 RBI. He hit a pair of home runs on Opening Day in a win over UMass Lowell (Feb. 17), then broke a 5-5 tie with a home run in a win over Penn (Feb. 26). McGillis then hit two home runs in game one of the Gainesville Super Regional against Florida (June 9).

"I'm incredibly grateful and excited to join the Creighton family. Having the opportunity to reunite with Coach Kingston and Coach Current—this time as a member of the coaching staff—is truly special," said McGillis. "I'm eager to get to work with the outstanding student-athletes in our program."