Ansley Gilstrap joined the Winthrop softball staff in January of 2022 as an assistant coach following her playing career at Clemson.
Gilstrap, a Blythewood, S.C. native, finished her career with the Tigers after the 2021 season and completing graduate school. She earned a master's degree in athletic leadership after finishing her undergraduate studies in health science in December of 2019. In 2021 she was named 3rd Team All-ACC as well as being named an All-ACC Academic selection. She started all 51 games she appeared in at shortstop, finishing with a .292 average, 43 runs, six doubles, four home runs, 21 RBI. She missed the COVID-19 shortened 2020 season with an injury and had redshirted the season prior to the inaugural season of Clemson softball.
Gilstrap began her collegiate career at USC Upstate where she enjoyed a decorated career. She was a two-time ASUN All-Conference Team selection and the 2017 ASUN Tournament MVP. As a freshman she played a key role in the Spartans win the ASUN Tournament Title, earning an NCAA Regional bid.
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