Kevin Pillar

Los Angeles Angels, Center Field
Age: 35-332d (Jan 04, 1989)
Exp: 9.072 Years
Country: US
College: California State-Dominguez Hills
Drafted: Round 32 (#979 overall), 2011
Agent(s): All Bases Covered Management
Career Earnings

$24,111,339

2024-2024 free-agent-street

Kevin Pillar signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, including $1,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
Year Age PayrollAnnual Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2024 35 $811,776 $811,776 0.34% $811,776 $811,776
2025 36
UFA
Year Age Service Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Salary Luxury Tax
2024 35 9.072 $1,000,000 - - $811,776 $811,776
2025 36 --
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2024 35 $811,776 $811,776 $811,776 $811,776 $811,776
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2024-2024 free-agent-xxb

Kevin Pillar signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the Chicago White Sox, including $1,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2023-2023 free-agent-xxb

Kevin Pillar signed a 1 year , $3,000,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $3,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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2022-2022 free-agent-xxb

Kevin Pillar signed a 1 year , $2,500,000 contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, including $2,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,500,000
Average Salary:
$2,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2021-2022 free-agent-xxb

Kevin Pillar signed a 2 year , $6,500,000 contract with the New York Mets, including $6,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,250,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $6,500,000
Average Salary:
$3,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2020-2020 free-agent-restricted

Kevin Pillar signed a 1 year , $4,250,000 contract with the Boston Red Sox, including $4,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,250,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,250,000
Average Salary:
$4,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2019-2019 Arbitration

Kevin Pillar signed a 1 year , $5,800,000 contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, including $5,800,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,800,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,800,000
Average Salary:
$5,800,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2018-2018 Arbitration

Kevin Pillar signed a 1 year , $3,250,000 contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, including $3,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,250,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,250,000
Average Salary:
$3,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017 Pre-Arb

Kevin Pillar signed a 1 year , $555,000 contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, including $555,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $555,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $555,000
Average Salary:
$555,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2016-2016 Pre-Arb

Kevin Pillar signed a 1 year , $521,100 contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, including $521,100 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $521,100.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $521,100
Average Salary:
$521,100
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2015 Pre-Arb

Kevin Pillar signed a 1 year , $512,000 contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, including $512,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $512,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $512,000
Average Salary:
$512,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014 Pre-Arb

Kevin Pillar signed a 1 year , $500,000 contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, including $500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $500,000
Average Salary:
$500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013 Pre-Arb

Kevin Pillar signed a 1 year , $490,000 contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, including $490,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $490,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $490,000
Average Salary:
$490,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2011-2011 Signing Bonus

Kevin Pillar signed a 1 year , $1,000 contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, including $1,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,000
Average Salary:
$1,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons

9.072 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$24,111,339

Earnings w/ Different Teams

9 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2011 22
Signing Bonus
$1,000
$1,000
2013 24
Active
$125,846
$126,846
2014 25
Active
$174,863
$301,709
2015 26
Active
$512,000
$813,709
2016 27
Active
$521,100
$1,334,809
2017 28
Active
$555,000
$1,889,809
2018 29
Active / Arb Avoided
$3,250,000
$5,139,809
2019 30
Active / Arb Avoided
Retained
$5,644,085
$155,915
$10,783,894
$10,939,809
2020 31
Retained
Active / arbitration-voided
$916,242
$657,832
$11,856,051
$12,513,883
2021 32
Active
Retained
$3,600,000
$1,400,000
$16,113,883
$17,513,883
2022 33
Injured
$1,785,680
$19,299,563
2023 34
Active
$3,000,000
$22,299,563
2024 35
Retained
Active
$1,000,000
$811,776
$23,299,563
$24,111,339
Total      
$24,111,339
$23,299,563
$24,111,339
Total
$24,111,339

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
8 $5,294,724 $1,000 - $5,295,724
1 $5,644,085 - - $5,644,085
1 $916,242 - - $916,242
1 $657,832 - - $657,832
1 $5,000,000 - - $5,000,000
1 $1,785,680 - - $1,785,680
1 $3,000,000 - - $3,000,000
1 $1,000,000 - - $1,000,000
1 $811,776 - - $811,776
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2011
22
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
2013
24
$125,846
$125,846
$126,846
2014
25
$174,863
$174,863
$301,709
2015
26
$512,000
$512,000
$813,709
2016
27
$521,100
$521,100
$1,334,809
2017
28
$555,000
$555,000
$1,889,809
2018
29
$3,250,000
$3,250,000
$5,139,809
2019
30
$5,644,085
$155,915
$5,644,085
$155,915
$10,783,894
$10,939,809
2020
31
$916,242
$657,832
$916,242
$657,832
$11,856,051
$12,513,883
2021
32
$3,600,000
$1,400,000
$3,600,000
$1,400,000
$16,113,883
$17,513,883
2022
33
$1,785,680
$1,785,680
$19,299,563
2023
34
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
$22,299,563
2024
35
$1,000,000
$811,776
$1,000,000
$811,776
$23,299,563
$24,111,339
Total
$24,110,339
$1,000
$24,111,339
$23,299,563
$24,111,339
Total
$24,110,339
$1,000
$24,111,339

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
8 $5,294,724 $1,000 - $5,295,724
1 $5,644,085 - - $5,644,085
1 $916,242 - - $916,242
1 $657,832 - - $657,832
1 $5,000,000 - - $5,000,000
1 $1,785,680 - - $1,785,680
1 $3,000,000 - - $3,000,000
1 $1,000,000 - - $1,000,000
1 $811,776 - - $811,776

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2024 LAA Sep 07, 2024 - Sep 20, 2024 Thumb
2022 LAD Jun 02, 2022 - Oct 05, 2022 Shoulder
2021 NYM May 18, 2021 - May 31, 2021 Face
2018 TOR Jul 15, 2018 - Aug 03, 2018 Shoulder
2016 TOR Aug 07, 2016 - Aug 23, 2016 Thumb
  • Oct 31, 2024 Released by Los Angeles (LAA)
  • Apr 30, 2024 Signed a contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
  • Apr 29, 2024 Released by Chicago (CHW)
  • Apr 26, 2024 Designated for Assignment by Chicago (CHW)
  • Mar 24, 2024 Signed a contract with Chicago (CHW)
  • Mar 22, 2024 Released by Chicago (CHW)
  • Feb 03, 2024 Signed a 1 year $3 million minor league contract with Chicago (CHW)
  • Mar 30, 2023 Contract purchased by Atlanta (ATL)
  • Jan 18, 2023 Signed a 1 year $3 million minor league contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • May 28, 2022 Contract purchased by Los Angeles (LAD)
  • Mar 22, 2022 Signed a minor league contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
  • Nov 04, 2021 New York (NYM) declined a $6.4 million option for 2022
  • Feb 15, 2021 Signed a 2 year $6.5 million contract with New York (NYM)
  • Aug 31, 2020 Traded to Colorado (COL) from Boston (BOS) for Jacob Wallace and International Bonus Pool Cap Space
  • Feb 12, 2020 Signed a 1 year $4.25 million contract with Boston (BOS)
  • Dec 02, 2019 Non-Tendered by San Francisco (SF)
  • Apr 02, 2019 Traded to San Francisco (SF) from Toronto (TOR) for Derek Law, Alen Hanson and Juan De Paula
  • Jan 11, 2019 Signed a 1 year $5.8 million contract with Toronto (TOR), avoiding arbitration
  • Jan 12, 2018 Signed a 1 year $3.25 million contract with Toronto (TOR), avoiding arbitration
  • May 18, 2017 Suspended 2 games for use of an anti-gay slur against Jason Motte (ATL), forfeiting $6,066 in 2017 salary with Toronto (TOR)
  • Feb 24, 2017 Signed a 1 year $555,000 contract with Toronto (TOR)
  • Mar 04, 2016 Signed a 1 year $521,100 with Toronto (TOR)
  • Mar 03, 2015 Signed a 1 year $512,000 contract with Toronto (TOR)
  • Jun 19, 2011 Signed a contract with Toronto (TOR)
  • Jun 08, 2011 Drafted by Toronto (TOR): Round 32 (#979 overall)
Year Team GP GS PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB K SB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
2024 LAA 100 69 313 284 38 65 16 1 8 45 107 16 69 12 .229 .291 .377 .668 0.04
2023 ATL 79 42 206 197 29 45 10 0 9 32 82 6 50 4 .228 .248 .416 .664 -0.10
2022 LAD 4 4 13 12 1 1 1 0 0 0 2 1 4 0 .083 .154 .167 .321 -0.16
2021 NYM 124 82 347 325 40 75 11 2 15 47 135 11 81 4 .231 .277 .415 .692 0.50
2020 COL 54 49 223 208 34 60 12 3 6 26 96 13 41 5 .288 .336 .462 .798 0.69
2019 SF 161 154 645 611 83 158 37 3 21 88 264 18 89 14 .259 .287 .432 .719 0.78
2018 TOR 142 132 542 512 65 129 40 2 15 59 218 18 98 14 .252 .282 .426 .708 2.26
2017 TOR 154 148 629 587 72 150 37 1 16 42 237 33 95 15 .256 .300 .404 .704 2.96
2016 TOR 147 143 581 548 59 146 35 2 7 53 206 24 90 14 .266 .303 .376 .679 3.57
2015 TOR 159 155 624 586 76 163 31 2 12 56 234 28 85 25 .278 .314 .399 .713 5.16
2014 TOR 53 31 122 116 19 31 9 0 2 7 46 4 28 1 .267 .295 .397 .692 0.61
2013 TOR 36 29 108 102 11 21 4 0 3 13 34 4 29 0 .206 .250 .333 .583 0.06

Calculated Market Value

Market Value

  • 1 years, $1,188,897
  • Avg. Salary: $1,188,897
  • MLB Rank: 369
  • CF Rank: 23

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2025
  • Avg. Salary: $1,000,000

Comparable Players

We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Kevin Pillar to.

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Stephen Vogt 1 $850,000 $850,000 37
Robinson Chirinos 1 $900,000 $900,000 37
Curt Casali 1 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 35
Averages 1 $916,667 $916,667 36.3

Base Calculated Value

After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Pillar's current age (35), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

Length Value Avg. Salary
2 $1,763,158 $881,579

Statistical Comparisons

Now we'll compare our variables and Pillar statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, H/Gm, RBI/Gm, K/Gm, AVG/Yr, OPS, WOBP, ISO, WAR

Player GP% H/Gm RBI/Gm K/Gm AVG/Yr OPS WOBP ISO WAR
Stephen Vogt
2020-2021
47.06 0.51 0.31 0.71 0.18 0.57 0.26 0.12 -0.08
Robinson Chirinos
2020-2021
31.98 0.48 0.31 0.80 0.19 0.63 0.28 0.15 -1.84
Curt Casali
2022-2023
29.94 0.45 0.24 0.75 0.19 0.57 0.29 0.08 3.51
Average 36.33 0.48 0.29 0.75 0.19 0.59 0.28 0.12 0.53
Kevin Pillar
2023-2024
55.59 0.65 0.45 0.60 0.25 0.70 0.31 0.18 0.73
Pct Change 53.01 35.42 55.17 20.00 28.95 18.81 9.64 50.00 37.74
Median Prime % Change 35.42%
Average Prime % Change 34.30%

Calculated Market Value: Kevin Pillar

After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.

Terms Avg. Salary
1 years, $1,188,897 $1,188,897
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