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Kevin Pillar Retires After 13 MLB Seasons

He told the Foul Territory podcast that frustration from on-field failures drove his decision to retire after rejoining the Texas Rangers for 20 games this season.

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 04: Kevin Pillar #11 of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrates defeating the Baltimore Orioles 5-2 in the eleventh inning to win the American League Wild Card game at Rogers Centre on October 4, 2016 in Toronto, Canada.
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Overview

  • Pillar confirmed his retirement on July 2 via the Foul Territory podcast, declaring “I’m done playing” following a late-May designation for assignment by Texas.
  • The 36-year-old outfielder appeared in 20 games in 2025, posting a .209 batting average with nine hits, one RBI and six runs before being DFAed on May 25.
  • His 13-year journey took him from a 32nd-round draft pick to a veteran for 10 franchises, including seven seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays.
  • Nicknamed “Superman” for his acrobatic diving catches, he finished with 1,053 hits, 114 home runs and a .697 OPS while earning acclaim as one of MLB’s top defenders.
  • Pillar said he no longer wanted to shoulder the weight of failure on the field and looks forward to embracing fatherhood and pursuits beyond baseball.