Kevin Pillar
Born: 1/4/1989 in West Hills, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2013-08-14
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Kevin Andrew Pillar
Biography
Kevin Pillar, born in 1989, is an active professional baseball player known for his dynamic presence in the outfield and his consistent offensive contributions. Since making his Major League debut in 2013, Pillar has played in 1,214 games, accumulating 1,044 hits and hitting 114 home runs, while driving in 468 RBIs. With a career batting average of .255, he also showcases his speed on the bases, having stolen 108 bases throughout his career.
Pillar is recognized not only for his offensive capabilities but also for his exceptional defensive skills, often making acrobatic catches that have earned him a reputation as one of the premier defensive outfielders in baseball. His playing style blends athleticism with determination, making him a fan favorite and a valuable asset to any team. As he continues to compete at a high level, Pillar's contributions to the game reflect the evolving dynamics of modern baseball, where versatility and defensive prowess are increasingly celebrated.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1214 | 4088 | 527 | 1044 | 243 | 16 | 114 | 468 | 108 | 176 | 759 | 0.255 | 0.293 | 0.406 | 0.700 | -4411.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | TOR | AL | 36 | 102 | 11 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 29 | 0.206 | -321.4 |
| 2014 | TOR | AL | 53 | 116 | 19 | 31 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 28 | 0.267 | -56.0 |
| 2015 | TOR | AL | 159 | 586 | 76 | 163 | 31 | 2 | 12 | 56 | 25 | 28 | 85 | 0.278 | -203.2 |
| 2016 | TOR | AL | 146 | 548 | 59 | 146 | 35 | 2 | 7 | 53 | 14 | 24 | 90 | 0.266 | -977.4 |
| 2017 | TOR | AL | 154 | 587 | 72 | 150 | 37 | 1 | 16 | 42 | 15 | 33 | 95 | 0.256 | -850.8 |
| 2018 | TOR | AL | 142 | 512 | 65 | 129 | 40 | 2 | 15 | 59 | 14 | 18 | 98 | 0.252 | -518.3 |
| 2019 | SFG | NL | 156 | 595 | 82 | 157 | 37 | 3 | 21 | 87 | 14 | 18 | 86 | 0.264 | -587.7 |
| 2019 | TOR | AL | 5 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.062 | -587.7 |
| 2020 | BOS | AL | 30 | 117 | 20 | 32 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 8 | 23 | 0.274 | 124.1 |
| 2020 | COL | NL | 24 | 91 | 14 | 28 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 0.308 | 124.1 |
| 2021 | NYN | NL | 124 | 325 | 40 | 75 | 11 | 2 | 15 | 47 | 4 | 11 | 81 | 0.231 | -386.9 |
| 2022 | LAD | NL | 4 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | ATL | NL | 81 | 197 | 29 | 45 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 32 | 4 | 6 | 50 | 0.228 | -454.9 |
| 2024 | LAA | AL | 83 | 259 | 37 | 61 | 14 | 1 | 7 | 41 | 10 | 12 | 61 | 0.236 | -300.6 |
| 2024 | CHW | AL | 17 | 25 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 0.160 | -300.6 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 79 | 7 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 17 | 0.190 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | NLDS1 | ATL | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.000 |
| 2016 | ALCS | TOR | 5 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0.062 |
| 2016 | ALDS1 | TOR | 3 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.083 |
| 2016 | ALWC | TOR | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 |
| 2015 | ALCS | TOR | 6 | 21 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0.238 |
| 2015 | ALDS2 | TOR | 5 | 21 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0.333 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1169 | 1031 | 2446 | 53 | 23 | 7 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | TOR | OF | 34 | 28 | 57 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | TOR | OF | 47 | 30 | 71 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | TOR | OF | 158 | 155 | 440 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 | TOR | OF | 146 | 143 | 337 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| 2017 | TOR | OF | 153 | 148 | 316 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | TOR | OF | 142 | 132 | 352 | 7 | 6 | 2 |
| 2019 | SFN | OF | 152 | 150 | 343 | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| 2019 | TOR | OF | 4 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | BOS | OF | 29 | 25 | 56 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | COL | OF | 21 | 21 | 42 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | NYN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | NYN | OF | 108 | 82 | 162 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | LAN | OF | 4 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | ATL | OF | 80 | 42 | 102 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | LAA | OF | 77 | 59 | 133 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | CHA | OF | 14 | 8 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Left Field | 218 |
| Center Field | 873 |
| Right Field | 117 |
| Designated Hitter | 19 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Player of the Week | Week of 2015-09-27 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | TOR | AL | $521,100 |
| 2015 | TOR | AL | $512,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,033,100 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University Dominguez Hills | Carson | CA | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 22th | 1.0 | 420 | 0 |