Kevin Pillar
35-Year-Old
2024 Stats
AVG
.174
HR
1
RBI
3
R
1
SB
2
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
Swats solo homer
Pillar went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Twins.
ANALYSIS
Pillar hadn't picked up a hit since April 13 (six at-bats), and Wednesday's homer was his first long ball of the campaign. Pillar is batting .174 with three RBI across 29 plate appearances.
Pillar hadn't picked up a hit since April 13 (six at-bats), and Wednesday's homer was his first long ball of the campaign. Pillar is batting .174 with three RBI across 29 plate appearances.
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Batting Order Slot Breakdown
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+44%
OPS vs LHP
2024
+61%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .762 | 131 | 6 | 20 | .252 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .528 | 117 | 4 | 15 | .174 | ||||
2024vs Left | .854 | 16 | 0 | 2 | .250 | ||||
2024vs Right | .530 | 13 | 1 | 1 | .091 | ||||
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
+21%
OPS on Road
2024
+10%
OPS at Home
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .581 | 104 | 3 | 13 | .186 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .703 | 144 | 7 | 22 | .237 | ||||
2024Home | .750 | 12 | 0 | 0 | .222 | ||||
2024Away | .679 | 17 | 1 | 3 | .143 | ||||
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
0.57BB Rate
13.8%K Rate
24.1%BABIP
.200ISO
.217AVG
.174OBP
.321SLG
.391OPS
.713wOBA
.322Exit Velocity
84.7 mphHard Hit Rate
35.3%Barrels/PA
3.1%Expected BA
.150Expected SLG
.273Sprint Speed
22.3 ft/secGround Ball %
18.8%Line Drive %
25.0%Fly Ball %
56.3%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.
More Fantasy News
Hits cleanup again
Pillar went 1-for-2 with a walk Saturday against the Reds.
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Will sit vs. righty Saturday
Pillar is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Tigers.
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Inks MLB deal with South Siders
Pillar signed a major-league contract with the White Sox on Sunday.
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Released by White Sox
The White Sox released Pillar on Friday.
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Signs with ChiSox
Pillar signed a minor-league contract with the White Sox on Friday.
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