Kevin Pillar: podcast appearances and interviews

Kevin Andrew Pillar is an American former professional baseball outfielder known for his tenure with the Toronto Blue Jays in Major League Baseball. He was an accomplished college athlete, earning All-American honors as a center fielder. Pillar set the NCAA Division II record with a 54-game hitting streak in 2010 and established his school's all-time batting average record at .367. He was drafted by the Blue Jays in the 32nd round of the 2011 MLB draft. During his minor league career, he distinguished himself with impressive batting averages, including a .347 mark in his first season, and earned several honors such as Appalachian League All-Star and Midwest League MVP. His performance in the minors led to his major league debut with the Blue Jays in August 2013. Pillar's major league career included leading all outfielders in putouts in 2015 and winning the Wilson Defensive Player of the Year award for center field that same year. In 2016, he received the Fielding Bible Award for his position. His defensive skills were further exemplified in 2017 when he posted the best fielding percentage in the American League for a center fielder, at .997. Over his career, Pillar played for multiple MLB teams including the Toronto Blue Jays, San Francisco Giants, Boston Red Sox, Colorado Rockies, New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Angels, and Texas Rangers, making him a well-rounded and recognized figure in professional baseball.