Kevin Pillar
35-Year-Old
2023 Stats
AVG
.228
HR
9
RBI
32
R
29
SB
4
2024 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
RANKS
Signs with ChiSox
Pillar signed a minor-league contract with the White Sox on Friday.
ANALYSIS
Pillar appeared in 81 games with Atlanta last season, slashing .228/.248/.416 with nine homers and 32 homers across 206 plate appearances. The 35-year-old outfielder figures to compete for a roster spot during spring training, though Pillar's role likely caps out as a short-side platoon partner for Oscar Colas.
Pillar appeared in 81 games with Atlanta last season, slashing .228/.248/.416 with nine homers and 32 homers across 206 plate appearances. The 35-year-old outfielder figures to compete for a roster spot during spring training, though Pillar's role likely caps out as a short-side platoon partner for Oscar Colas.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2021
+10%
OPS vs LHP
2023
+26%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2021vs Left | .711 | 240 | 12 | 29 | .246 | ||||
Since 2021vs Right | .645 | 326 | 12 | 50 | .212 | ||||
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 | ||||
2021vs Left | .677 | 125 | 6 | 11 | .240 | ||||
2021vs Right | .700 | 222 | 9 | 36 | .225 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2021
+26%
OPS on Road
2023
+26%
OPS on Road
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2021Home | .590 | 253 | 9 | 30 | .195 | ||||
Since 2021Away | .741 | 313 | 15 | 49 | .253 | ||||
2023Home | .574 | 82 | 3 | 13 | .190 | ||||
2023Away | .724 | 124 | 6 | 19 | .254 | ||||
2022Home | .422 | 10 | 0 | 0 | .111 | ||||
2022Away | .000 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
2021Home | .609 | 161 | 6 | 17 | .203 | ||||
2021Away | .765 | 186 | 9 | 30 | .256 | ||||
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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
0.12BB Rate
2.9%K Rate
24.3%BABIP
.255ISO
.188AVG
.228OBP
.248SLG
.416OPS
.664wOBA
.286Exit Velocity
87.9 mphHard Hit Rate
37.5%Barrels/PA
5.8%Expected BA
.255Expected SLG
.418Sprint Speed
22.2 ft/secGround Ball %
34.9%Line Drive %
24.2%Fly Ball %
40.9%Advanced Batting Stats
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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.
More Fantasy News
Drives in three in doubleheader
Pillar went 2-for-6 with a two-run home run and an additional RBI over both games of Sunday's doubleheader versus the Nationals.
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Productive in win
Pillar went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a stolen base and two total runs scored in Wednesday's 7-3 win over Atlanta.
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Gets look in two hole
Pillar will start in left field and bat second in Wednesday's game against the Mets.
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Buried on bench
Pillar hasn't started a game for Atlanta since June 20, seeing just six plate appearances since.
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Lone source of offense Tuesday
Pillar went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a double in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Oakland.
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