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United States Kevin Pillar has transitioned from a renowned MLB athlete known for his exceptional defensive plays to a sought-after brand ambassador and media personality. After a distinguished career with multiple major league teams, he now leverages his experience and public profile for commercial partnerships and sports commentary.
American Standard brand partnered with Kevin Pillar and the Toronto Blue Jays, taking their partnership to the next level in its second year.
Kevin Pillar joined the Samsung Canada team as a brand ambassador, aligning with Samsung's return as a Premier Partner of the Blue Jays.
Coca-Cola's Powerade tapped Kevin Pillar, then a Toronto Blue Jays player, as the face of the brand for in-store marketing campaigns.
Warstic created a fund to sponsor Native American Youth in various sports, which Kevin Pillar promoted by endorsing a Players Weekend Bat.
Kevin Pillar, born on January 4, 1989, in West Hills, California, is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He established a collegiate record with a 54-game hitting streak in 2010 while attending California State University, Dominguez Hills, where he majored in mathematics and business. Pillar was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 32nd round of the 2011 MLB draft. Despite his low draft position, he quickly rose through the minor league ranks, earning the Appalachian League batting title in 2011 and being named the Midwest League MVP in 2012. His minor league career batting average was .324. He made his major league debut with the Blue Jays in August 2013.
Pillar’s major league career saw him play for several teams, including the Toronto Blue Jays (2013–2019), San Francisco Giants (2019), Boston Red Sox (2020), Colorado Rockies (2020), New York Mets (2021), Los Angeles Dodgers (2022), Atlanta Braves (2023), Chicago White Sox (2024), Los Angeles Angels (2024), and Texas Rangers (2025). He was particularly noted for his defensive prowess, leading all major league outfielders in putouts in 2015 and receiving the Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award for center field. In 2016, he earned the Fielding Bible Award for his position, and in 2017, his .997 fielding percentage was the best in the American League. Following his playing career, Pillar joined the Foul Territory Network as a co-host, expanding his involvement in sports media.
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