2022 Stats
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.083
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
When Pillar failed to crack the Dodgers' Opening Day roster last season, the consequence was his first non-rehab stint in the minors since 2014. To his credit, the veteran outfielder didn't shy away from the assignment, slashing .315/.412/.622 with nine homers and 34 RBI over 35 games with Triple-A Oklahoma City. The impressive performance helped Pillar earn his way back up to the majors, but the opportunity to show what he still has left in the tank came to an abrupt stop after less than a week due to a shoulder injury that required surgery and essentially ended his season. Pillar managed to recover in time to squeeze in a few more Triple-A appearances near the end of the campaign, so the shoulder injury should no longer be a concern, but it's uncertain where he may fit on a big-league roster during his age-34 season. He's no longer a plus defender and has never been more than an average MLB hitter, so a best-case scenario may have Pillar in a platoon role on a squad lacking outfield depth. Read Past Outlooks

Might be in lead for bench spot
Pillar could be the favorite to win the fourth outfielder spot on Atlanta's bench, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
The 34-year-old barely saw any action in the majors last season while in the Dodgers organization, but Pillar signed a minor-league deal with Atlanta this winter in the hopes of securing a more consistent spot, and he appears to have chosen wisely. His main competition for the job, Sam Hilliard, is a left-handed hitter as are projected starters Michael Harris and Eddie Rosario, so Pillar would provide a platoon option against tough southpaws in addition to his experience and ability to play all three outfield spots.
The 34-year-old barely saw any action in the majors last season while in the Dodgers organization, but Pillar signed a minor-league deal with Atlanta this winter in the hopes of securing a more consistent spot, and he appears to have chosen wisely. His main competition for the job, Sam Hilliard, is a left-handed hitter as are projected starters Michael Harris and Eddie Rosario, so Pillar would provide a platoon option against tough southpaws in addition to his experience and ability to play all three outfield spots.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2020
+17%
OPS vs LHP
2022
-100%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2020vs Left | .798 | 211 | 10 | 26 | .280 | ||||
Since 2020vs Right | .682 | 372 | 11 | 47 | .232 | ||||
2022vs Left | 1.167 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .333 | ||||
2022vs Right | .000 | 9 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
2021vs Left | .677 | 125 | 6 | 11 | .240 | ||||
2021vs Right | .700 | 222 | 9 | 36 | .225 | ||||
2020vs Left | .969 | 82 | 4 | 15 | .342 | ||||
2020vs Right | .699 | 141 | 2 | 11 | .258 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2020
+2%
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OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2020Home | .730 | 264 | 8 | 30 | .259 | ||||
Since 2020Away | .719 | 319 | 13 | 43 | .241 | ||||
2022Home | .422 | 10 | 0 | 0 | .111 | ||||
2022Away | .000 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
2021Home | .609 | 161 | 6 | 17 | .203 | ||||
2021Away | .765 | 186 | 9 | 30 | .256 | ||||
2020Home | .971 | 93 | 2 | 13 | .371 | ||||
2020Away | .670 | 130 | 4 | 13 | .227 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Kevin Pillar compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.25BB Rate
7.7%K Rate
30.8%BABIP
.125ISO
.083AVG
.083OBP
.154SLG
.167OPS
.321wOBA
.151Exit Velocity
88.2 mphHard Hit Rate
62.5%Barrels/PA
7.7%Expected BA
.192Expected SLG
.364Sprint Speed
25.1 ft/secGround Ball %
50.0%Line Drive %
12.5%Fly Ball %
37.5%Advanced Batting Stats
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Pillar probably wants to forget about last season and just move on. His .231 average was the worst since his rookie season. After playing almost every day over the prior six seasons, Pillar only accumulated 347 plate appearances in 2021 as a result of an IL stint and the Mets having too many outfielders. He ended up on the short side of a platoon (career .771 OPS vs. LHP, .679 OPS vs. RHP). The main reason for his decline last season was his 23.3 K%, a seven-year high. Since he never walks (career 4.0 BB%), he only had a .277 OBP. Pillar tried to hit more home runs by pulling the ball and going for more loft. A career-best 13.3 HR/FB% came with the rest of his profile tanking. His fantasy value comes down to the team with which he signs and how much that team is willing to start him.
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Signs on with Atlanta
Pillar (shoulder) agreed Wednesday with the Braves on a minor-league deal that includes an invitation to spring training, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
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Available for postseason
Pillar (shoulder) took live batting practice Wednesday and is available if needed for the postseason, MLB.com reports.
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Begins rehab stint
Pillar (shoulder) began a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday, per MLB.com.
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Beginning rehab stint soon
Pillar (shoulder) is set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City in a few days, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
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Could return this season
Pillar (shoulder) has been cleared to begin taking part in baseball activities and hopes to be playing in minor-league games by earlier September, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
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