UIC Athletics

2021: Appeared in nine games, making four starts (3 at DH, 1 in RF) … Had a pair of hits on the year, including a two-run blast in a win over Northern Kentucky on May 23.

High School: Four-year starter and two-year captain at Central Catholic High School in Pittsburgh ... Named as a 2018 WPIAL 6A Honorable Mention ...  Helped lead the Vikings to the 2018 WPIAL 6A Sectional title ... Two-time Rawlings Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American ... Participated on the team that finished third in the 2019 Palomino World Series ... Named to the High Honor Roll all four years of high school ... Served as a Viking Ambassador.

Personal: Son of Rafael and Leslie Gelpi ... Uncle played collegiate basketball at Chico State and cousin is a high jumper on the Fresno State Track & Field Team ... Born Dec. 11, 2001.