*Kevin Pillar Announces Retirement After 12-Year MLB Career*
Kevin Pillar, a 36-year-old outfielder, has announced his retirement from professional baseball after a 12-year career in the MLB. Pillar played for nine teams, including the Toronto Blue Jays, San Francisco Giants, Boston Red Sox, Colorado Rockies, New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Angels, and Texas Rangers.
*Career Highlights:*
– *Career Statistics:* .255 batting average, 1,044 hits, 114 home runs, 468 RBIs, and 527 runs scored
– *Notable Seasons:*
– 2015: Played a full season with the Toronto Blue Jays, batting .278 with 12 home runs and 56 RBIs
– 2019: Hit 21 home runs and 87 RBIs with the San Francisco Giants
– 2020: Batted .288 with 6 home runs and 26 RBIs between Boston and Colorado
– *Awards and Recognition:*
– Gold Glove award finalist in 2017
– MLB Japan All-Star Series participant in 2018
– “Willie Mac” Award winner in 2019
*Recent Developments:*
Pillar revealed in July that he would likely retire at the end of the 2024 season. However, after being released by the Texas Rangers on May 31, 2025, it seems he officially ended his playing career.
Throughout his career, Pillar demonstrated versatility, playing for various teams and showcasing his skills as a contact hitter and defensive specialist. His retirement marks the end of an era for a player who consistently demonstrated dedication and passion for the game ¹.