US EditionFormer Blue Jays Outfielder Kevin Pillar Announces Retirement After 13 Seasons
- Kevin Pillar, who played center field primarily with the Toronto Blue Jays during his 13-season Major League Baseball career, revealed on Wednesday that he is retiring from professional baseball.
- Pillar played for Toronto from 2013 until early 2019 before being traded, after which he spent time with multiple other Major League Baseball teams through 2025.
- He was known for his defensive skill, earning the nickname 'Superman' for making highlight-reel catches that robbed opponents of home runs.
- Kevin Pillar announced his retirement on the Foul Territory podcast, expressing that he found the setbacks in baseball tougher to handle than the successes and now looks forward to life as a father.
- Pillar’s retirement follows his May 31 designation for assignment by the Texas Rangers, reflecting his inability to secure another MLB roster spot this season.
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