Kevin Pillar
35-Year-Old
2024 Stats
AVG
.338
HR
4
RBI
20
R
12
SB
6
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Pillar spent the 2023 campaign with Atlanta and had a .228/.248/.416 slash line in 81 contests. The 35-year-old signed a minor-league contract with the White Sox in February, giving him a decent path to a roster spot. Pillar typically fared better against left-handed pitching throughout his career, but that was especially the case last season with a .734 OPS versus lefties compared to a .580 OPS against righties, likely setting up his best-case scenario as a short-side platoon option. Read Past Outlooks
RANKSFrom Preseason
Swipes two bags Friday
Pillar went 1-for-4 with a walk, a run and two stolen bases against Texas in Friday's 9-3 victory.
ANALYSIS
Pillar made the most of his two trips on base, notching a theft in the third and fifth frames. The veteran outfielder extended his hitting streak to five games, and he's been scorching hot during that stretch, going 11-for-20 with a homer, eight RBI, six runs and four stolen bases. Pillar has four career MLB campaigns with double-digit homers and steals, and he appears en route for a fifth with four long balls and six thefts in 28 contests this year.
Pillar made the most of his two trips on base, notching a theft in the third and fifth frames. The veteran outfielder extended his hitting streak to five games, and he's been scorching hot during that stretch, going 11-for-20 with a homer, eight RBI, six runs and four stolen bases. Pillar has four career MLB campaigns with double-digit homers and steals, and he appears en route for a fifth with four long balls and six thefts in 28 contests this year.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+33%
OPS vs LHP
2024
+29%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .834 | 150 | 7 | 24 | .282 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .626 | 146 | 6 | 28 | .215 | ||||
2024vs Left | 1.135 | 35 | 1 | 6 | .387 | ||||
2024vs Right | .882 | 42 | 3 | 14 | .297 | ||||
2023vs Left | .733 | 111 | 6 | 18 | .250 | ||||
2023vs Right | .580 | 95 | 3 | 14 | .202 | ||||
2022vs Left | 1.167 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .333 | ||||
2022vs Right | .000 | 9 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+7%
OPS on Road
2024
+21%
OPS at Home
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .703 | 127 | 4 | 21 | .244 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .755 | 169 | 9 | 31 | .253 | ||||
2024Home | 1.099 | 35 | 1 | 8 | .419 | ||||
2024Away | .912 | 42 | 3 | 12 | .270 | ||||
2023Home | .574 | 82 | 3 | 13 | .190 | ||||
2023Away | .724 | 124 | 6 | 19 | .254 | ||||
2022Home | .422 | 10 | 0 | 0 | .111 | ||||
2022Away | .000 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Kevin Pillar compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.31BB Rate
6.5%K Rate
20.8%BABIP
.388ISO
.265AVG
.338OBP
.395SLG
.603OPS
.998wOBA
.427Exit Velocity
84.0 mphHard Hit Rate
27.8%Barrels/PA
6.5%Expected BA
.271Expected SLG
.457Sprint Speed
22.5 ft/secGround Ball %
26.4%Line Drive %
30.2%Fly Ball %
43.4%Advanced Batting Stats
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Hoped for return to Atlanta
According to Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Pillar's top priority during the offseason was to re-sign with Atlanta before he ultimately joined the White Sox.
ANALYSIS
The 35-year-old spent the 2023 campaign in Atlanta and posted a .664 OPS in 81 games, but the organization decided to acquire Jarred Kelenic and Adam Duvall during the offseason to bolster its outfield. Pillar's landing spot in Chicago should provide him a decent chance at regular playing time, but his .225/.263/.408 slash since 2021 is unlikely to move the needle for fantasy managers.
The 35-year-old spent the 2023 campaign in Atlanta and posted a .664 OPS in 81 games, but the organization decided to acquire Jarred Kelenic and Adam Duvall during the offseason to bolster its outfield. Pillar's landing spot in Chicago should provide him a decent chance at regular playing time, but his .225/.263/.408 slash since 2021 is unlikely to move the needle for fantasy managers.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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When Pillar failed to crack the Dodgers' Opening Day roster last season, the consequence was his first non-rehab stint in the minors since 2014. To his credit, the veteran outfielder didn't shy away from the assignment, slashing .315/.412/.622 with nine homers and 34 RBI over 35 games with Triple-A Oklahoma City. The impressive performance helped Pillar earn his way back up to the majors, but the opportunity to show what he still has left in the tank came to an abrupt stop after less than a week due to a shoulder injury that required surgery and essentially ended his season. Pillar managed to recover in time to squeeze in a few more Triple-A appearances near the end of the campaign, so the shoulder injury should no longer be a concern, but it's uncertain where he may fit on a big-league roster during his age-34 season. He's no longer a plus defender and has never been more than an average MLB hitter, so a best-case scenario may have Pillar in a platoon role on a squad lacking outfield depth.
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Keeps hot bat going
Pillar went 3-for-5 with one RBI and one run scored in Tuesday's 7-6 loss to the Cardinals.
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Continues to boost team's offense
Pillar went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional RBI in Monday's loss to the Cardinals.
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Another three-hit performance
Pillar went 3-for-4 with a triple, three RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base in Saturday's win over Kansas City.
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Homers twice
Pillar went 3-for-5 with two home runs and six RBI during Tuesday's 9-0 win over the Pirates.
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Signs with Halos
Pillar signed a one-year, $740,000 contract with the Angels on Tuesday.
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