MLB
Kevin Pillar
Kevin Pillar
Los Angeles Angels, Center Field
Age: 35-264d (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
2024 Payroll Salary
$811,776
2024 Cash
$1,811,776
Career Earnings
$24,111,339
2024-2024 free-agent-street (CURRENT)
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. In 2024, Pillar will earn a base salary of $811,776, while carrying a total salary of $1,000,000. Pillar's adjusted salary with the Los Angeles Angels is $811,776
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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. In 2024, Pillar will earn a base salary of $161,280, while carrying a total salary of $1,000,000. Pillar's adjusted salary with the Chicago White Sox is $161,280
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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Career Earnings thru 2024
$24,111,339
Career 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 |
 |
Active / arbitration-voided
Retained
|
$657,832 $916,242 |
$11,597,641 $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
Injured
|
$1,000,000 $811,776 |
$23,299,563 $24,111,339 |
|
| Total |
$24,111,339 |
$23,299,563 $24,111,339 |
| 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 |
$657,832 $916,242
|
$657,832 $916,242 |
$11,597,641 $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 |
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 |
|
$657,832 | - | - | $657,832 |
| 1 |
|
$916,242 | - | - | $916,242 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 |
TOR |
Aug 07, 2016 - Aug 23, 2016 | Thumb |
| 2018 |
TOR |
Jul 15, 2018 - Aug 03, 2018 | Shoulder |
| 2021 |
NYM |
May 18, 2021 - May 31, 2021 | Face |
| 2022 |
LAD |
Jun 02, 2022 - Oct 05, 2022 | Shoulder |
| 2024 |
LAA |
Sep 07, 2024 - TBD | Thumb |
-
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 | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | TB | BB | K | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | LAA | 93 | 63 | 260 | 34 | 63 | 16 | 1 | 7 | 44 | 102 | 13 | 60 | 10 | .242 | .298 | .392 | .690 | -0.07 |
| 2023 | ATL | 79 | 42 | 197 | 29 | 45 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 32 | 82 | 6 | 50 | 4 | .228 | .248 | .416 | .664 | -0.10 |
| 2022 | LAD | 4 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | .083 | .154 | .167 | .321 | -0.16 |
| 2021 | NYM | 124 | 82 | 325 | 40 | 75 | 11 | 2 | 15 | 47 | 135 | 11 | 81 | 4 | .231 | .277 | .415 | .692 | 0.50 |
| 2020 | COL | 54 | 49 | 208 | 34 | 60 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 26 | 96 | 13 | 41 | 5 | .288 | .336 | .462 | .798 | 0.69 |
| 2019 | SF | 161 | 154 | 611 | 83 | 158 | 37 | 3 | 21 | 88 | 264 | 18 | 89 | 14 | .259 | .287 | .432 | .719 | 0.78 |
| 2018 | TOR | 142 | 132 | 512 | 65 | 129 | 40 | 2 | 15 | 59 | 218 | 18 | 98 | 14 | .252 | .282 | .426 | .708 | 2.26 |
| 2017 | TOR | 154 | 148 | 587 | 72 | 150 | 37 | 1 | 16 | 42 | 237 | 33 | 95 | 15 | .256 | .300 | .404 | .704 | 2.96 |
| 2016 | TOR | 147 | 143 | 548 | 59 | 146 | 35 | 2 | 7 | 53 | 206 | 24 | 90 | 14 | .266 | .303 | .376 | .679 | 3.57 |
| 2015 | TOR | 159 | 155 | 586 | 76 | 163 | 31 | 2 | 12 | 56 | 234 | 28 | 85 | 25 | .278 | .314 | .399 | .713 | 5.16 |
| 2014 | TOR | 53 | 31 | 116 | 19 | 31 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 46 | 4 | 28 | 1 | .267 | .295 | .397 | .692 | 0.61 |
| 2013 | TOR | 36 | 29 | 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: 563
- CF Rank: 22
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2025
- Avg. Salary: $1,000,000
- MLB Rank: 582
- CF Rank: 23
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 |