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Kevin Pillar
Kevin Pillar
Texas Rangers • Outfielder
Age 37 • 6' 0" • 210 lb
Bats: R • Throws: R
MLB Debut: 2013-08-14
Born: West Hills , CA • USA
Draft: 2011
2025 Stats
G
20
AB
43
H
9
HR
0
RBI
1
R
6
SB
3
AVG
.209
OBP
.209
SLG
.256
OPS
.465
Career Stats
G
1234
AB
4131
H
1053
HR
114
RBI
469
R
533
SB
111
AVG
.255
OBP
.293
SLG
.405
OPS
.698
Year-by-Year Hitting
Year Team GPAABH HRRBISB AVGOBPSLGOPSAwards
2013 TOR 36 110 102 21 3 13 .206 .250 .333 .583
2014 TOR 53 122 116 31 2 7 1 .267 .295 .397 .692
2015 TOR 159 628 586 163 12 56 25 .278 .314 .399 .713
2016 TOR 146 584 548 146 7 53 14 .266 .303 .376 .679
2017 TOR 154 632 587 150 16 42 15 .256 .300 .404 .704
2018 TOR 142 542 512 129 15 59 14 .252 .282 .426 .708
2019 Total 161 645 611 158 21 88 14 .259 .287 .432 .719
2020 Total 54 223 208 60 6 26 5 .288 .336 .462 .798
2021 NYM 124 347 325 75 15 47 4 .231 .277 .415 .692
2022 LAD 4 13 12 1 .083 .154 .167 .321
2023 ATL 81 206 197 45 9 32 4 .228 .248 .416 .664
2024 Total 100 314 284 65 8 45 12 .229 .291 .377 .668
2025 TEX 20 43 43 9 1 3 .209 .209 .256 .465
Spring Training
Hitting
YearTeamGPAABHHRRBISBAVGOBPSLGOPS
2013 TOR 7991 .111.111.111.222
2014 TOR 2134335 4 .152.176.242.418
2015 TOR 18575314 271 .264.304.453.757
2016 TOR 20605715 141 .263.288.404.692
2017 TOR 22655820 42 .345.406.500.906
2018 TOR 18504821 28 .438.460.6671.127
2019 TOR 19575312 37 .226.281.415.696
2020 BOS 13343211 2 .344.382.469.851
2021 NYM 14454113 22 .317.378.488.866
2022 LAD 1021202 13 .100.143.250.393
2023 ATL 1544408 272 .200.273.400.673
2024 CWS 19524711 51 .234.288.362.650
2025 TEX 18504412 192 .273.320.386.706
Postseason
Hitting
YearTeamGPAABHHRRBISBAVGOBPSLGOPS
2015 TOR 11454212 162 .286.333.476.809
2016 TOR 935323 121 .094.143.219.362
2023 ATL 475 .000.286.000.286
Game Logs
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Hitting
Date Opponent AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB SO
2025-05-23 @ CWS 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
2025-05-18 vs HOU 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
2025-05-03 vs SEA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2025-05-01 vs ATH 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2025-04-28 vs ATH 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
2025-04-26 @ SF 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
2025-04-23 @ ATH 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
2025-04-20 vs LAD 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2025-04-18 vs LAD 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2025-04-16 vs LAA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
2025-04-15 vs LAA 4 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
2025-04-12 @ SEA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2025-04-11 @ SEA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
2025-04-09 @ CHC 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1
2025-04-08 @ CHC 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2025-04-07 @ CHC 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
2025-04-05 vs TB 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
2025-03-31 @ CIN 2 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0
2025-03-28 vs BOS 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2025-03-27 vs BOS 3 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
Transactions
Entire history • newest first.
2025-05-30
Texas Rangers released CF Kevin Pillar.
2025-05-25
Texas Rangers designated CF Kevin Pillar for assignment.
2025-05-18
Texas Rangers activated CF Kevin Pillar from the 10-day injured list.
2025-05-14
Texas Rangers sent CF Kevin Pillar on a rehab assignment to Frisco RoughRiders.
2025-05-07
Texas Rangers placed CF Kevin Pillar on the 10-day injured list retroactive to May 4, 2025. Lower back inflammation.
2025-04-16
CF Kevin Pillar changed number to 1.
2025-04-15
CF Kevin Pillar changed number to 42.
2025-03-26
Texas Rangers activated CF Kevin Pillar.
2025-03-26
Texas Rangers selected the contract of CF Kevin Pillar from Frisco RoughRiders.
2025-02-25
CF Kevin Pillar roster status changed by Texas Rangers.
2025-02-25
CF Kevin Pillar assigned to Texas Rangers.
2024-10-31
CF Kevin Pillar elected free agency.
2024-09-20
Los Angeles Angels activated CF Kevin Pillar from the 10-day injured list.
2024-09-07
Los Angeles Angels placed CF Kevin Pillar on the 10-day injured list. Left thumb sprain.
2024-04-30
Los Angeles Angels signed free agent LF Kevin Pillar.
2024-04-28
Chicago White Sox sent LF Kevin Pillar outright to Charlotte Knights.
2024-04-26
Chicago White Sox designated LF Kevin Pillar for assignment.
2024-03-24
Chicago White Sox signed free agent LF Kevin Pillar.
2024-03-23
Chicago White Sox released LF Kevin Pillar.
2024-02-05
Chicago White Sox signed free agent LF Kevin Pillar to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
2023-11-02
LF Kevin Pillar elected free agency.
2023-03-30
Atlanta Braves selected the contract of LF Kevin Pillar, and from Gwinnett Stripers.
2023-01-18
Atlanta Braves signed free agent LF Kevin Pillar to a minor league contract.
2023-01-18
LF Kevin Pillar roster status changed by Atlanta Braves.
2022-11-06
LF Kevin Pillar elected free agency.
2022-09-21
Los Angeles Dodgers sent CF Kevin Pillar on a rehab assignment to Oklahoma City Dodgers.
2022-09-21
Los Angeles Dodgers sent CF Kevin Pillar on a rehab assignment to Oklahoma City Dodgers.
2022-09-21
Los Angeles Dodgers sent CF Kevin Pillar on a rehab assignment to Oklahoma City Dodgers.
2022-06-03
Los Angeles Dodgers transferred CF Kevin Pillar from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Left shoulder fracture.
2022-06-02
Los Angeles Dodgers placed CF Kevin Pillar on the 10-day injured list. Left shoulder fracture.
2022-05-28
Los Angeles Dodgers selected the contract of CF Kevin Pillar from Oklahoma City Dodgers.
2022-03-24
CF Kevin Pillar roster status changed by Los Angeles Dodgers.
2022-03-24
Los Angeles Dodgers signed free agent CF Kevin Pillar to a minor league contract.
2021-11-05
CF Kevin Pillar elected free agency.
2021-05-31
New York Mets activated CF Kevin Pillar from the 10-day injured list.
2021-05-18
New York Mets placed CF Kevin Pillar on the 10-day injured list. Multiple facial fractures.
2021-02-21
New York Mets signed free agent CF Kevin Pillar.
2021-02-21
New York Mets signed free agent CF Kevin Pillar.
2021-02-21
New York Mets signed free agent CF Kevin Pillar.
2021-02-21
New York Mets signed free agent CF Kevin Pillar.
2021-02-21
New York Mets signed free agent CF Kevin Pillar.
2020-10-28
CF Kevin Pillar elected free agency.
2020-09-01
Colorado Rockies activated CF Kevin Pillar.
2020-08-31
Boston Red Sox traded CF Kevin Pillar to Colorado Rockies for Player To Be Named Later and Future Considerations.
2020-02-14
Boston Red Sox signed free agent CF Kevin Pillar.
2019-12-02
CF Kevin Pillar elected free agency.
2019-04-02
Toronto Blue Jays traded CF Kevin Pillar to San Francisco Giants for 2B Alen Hanson, RHP Derek Law and RHP Juan De Paula.
2018-08-03
Toronto Blue Jays activated CF Kevin Pillar from the 10-day injured list.
2018-07-15
Toronto Blue Jays placed CF Kevin Pillar on the 10-day disabled list. SC joint sprain.
2017-05-20
Toronto Blue Jays activated CF Kevin Pillar from the restricted list.
2017-05-18
Toronto Blue Jays placed CF Kevin Pillar on the restricted list.
2016-08-23
Toronto Blue Jays activated CF Kevin Pillar from the 15-day disabled list.
2016-08-20
Toronto Blue Jays sent OF Kevin Pillar on a rehab assignment to Dunedin Blue Jays.
2016-08-08
Toronto Blue Jays placed CF Kevin Pillar on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to August 7, 2016. Left thumb sprain.
2014-08-26
Toronto Blue Jays recalled CF Kevin Pillar from Buffalo Bisons.
2014-06-25
Toronto Blue Jays optioned LF Kevin Pillar to Buffalo Bisons.
2014-06-23
Toronto Blue Jays recalled Kevin Pillar from Buffalo Bisons.
2014-06-11
Toronto Blue Jays optioned LF Kevin Pillar to Buffalo Bisons.
2014-05-13
Toronto Blue Jays recalled Kevin Pillar from Buffalo Bisons.
2014-03-22
Toronto Blue Jays optioned LF Kevin Pillar to Buffalo Bisons.
2014-02-17
Kevin Pillar changed number to .
2013-08-14
Toronto Blue Jays selected the contract of LF Kevin Pillar from Buffalo Bisons.
2013-03-06
OF Kevin Pillar assigned to Toronto Blue Jays.
2011-06-21
Kevin Pillar assigned to Bluefield Blue Jays from Toronto Blue Jays.
2011-06-19
Toronto Blue Jays signed OF Kevin Pillar.
Scouting Report
Statcast-style percentiles • Basenerd theme
Season 2025
Batting
xwOBA
10
0.216
xBA
31
0.209
xSLG
19
0.295
Avg EV
17
86.1
Barrel%
20
2.9%
HardHit%
6
20.0%
SweetSpot%
56
34.3%
Chase%
4
43.7%
Whiff%
85
19.1%
K%
77
18.6%
BB%
0
0.0%
Percentiles are computed within season pool • colors: blue (low) → gray (avg) → red (high).
Spray Chart
Hits only • Stadium overlay
1B 2B 3B HR
MLBAM-style coords scaled into stadium viewBox. Home plate baseline ≈ (125, 199). Stadium SVG: rangers.svg.
Results by Pitch Type
Pitch # Usage% Zone% Whiff% AVG HardHit%
4-Seam Fastball 60 39.0% 56.7% 13.9% .133 18.2%
Sinker 22 14.3% 72.7% 16.7% .000 20.0%
Slider 15 9.7% 60.0% 22.2% .167 40.0%
Cutter 14 9.1% 42.9% 28.6% 1.000 0.0%
Sweeper 14 9.1% 42.9% 0.0% .500 0.0%
Changeup 13 8.4% 38.5% 12.5% .167 0.0%
Curveball 9 5.8% 55.6% 28.6% .333 50.0%
Splitter 5 3.2% 20.0% 0.0% .500 50.0%
Knuckle Curve 2 1.3% 50.0% 100.0% .000 0.0%
Total 154 100.0% 53.9% 16.9% .209 20.0%
Results by Pitch Category
Category # Usage% Zone% Whiff% AVG HardHit%
Fastball 96 62.3% 58.3% 16.4% .136 17.6%
Breaking 40 26.0% 52.5% 21.7% .308 27.3%
Offspeed 18 11.7% 33.3% 9.1% .250 14.3%
Total 154 100.0% 53.9% 16.9% .209 20.0%
MLB Avg - - 50.6% 25.3% .245 41.0%
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