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5. Kevin Kiermaier

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5. Kevin Kiermaier
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: April 22, 1990 in Fort Wayne, IN USA
  • Weight: 210 lbs.
  • Height: 6'1"
  • Bats: L
  • Throws: R
  • Debut: September 30, 2013
  • Final Game: October 03, 2021
  • Gold Glove - 2015
  • Gold Glove - 2016
  • MVP - 2015
 
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Kevin Kiermaier might go down in hstory as the greatest defensive player in Tampa Bay history.

The fact that Kiermaier even made the Rays was inspiring enough as he was drafted in the 31st Round in 2010.  While he was not a star with his bat, Kiermaier would find a role with his glove.  He would see significant playing time in 2014, and in 2015, he would put forth one of the greatest defensive seasons in baseball history.  The Centerfielder would win the Gold Glove, Platinum Glove, and had a Defensive bWAR of 5.0, making him one of four players to have a year where he had a Defensive bWAR of at least 5.

Since that time, Kiermaier won another Gold Glove (2016) and two Wilson Defensive Player Awards.  To date, Kiermaier has never had a full season (except for his one game year in 2013) where he had a Defensive bWAR under 1.5, this despite two of those years saw him play less than 100 Games.  While he is a light hitter, he has managed five 10 Home Run seasons for Tampa.

Kiermaier signed with the Toonto Blue Jays after the 2022 Season, leaving the Rys with a Defensive bWAR of 17.7, 74 Total Zone Runs and 756 Hits.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Outfield
  • Acquired: Selected in the 31st Round of the Amateur Draft 6/9/10.
  • Departed: Signed with the Toronto Blue Jays as a Free Agent 12/2/22.
  • Games Played: 851
  • Notable Statistics: 410 Runs Scored
    756 Hits
    140 Doubles
    51 Triples
    82 Home Runs
    316 Runs Batted In
    112 Stolen Bases
    .248/.308/.407 Slash Line
    31.8 bWAR

    29 Playoff Games
    11 Runs Scored
    20 Hits
    9 Doubles
    0 Triples
    4 Home Runs
    11 Runs Batted In
    0 Stolen Bases
    .220/.253/.451 Slash Line
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Gold Glove (2015 & 2016)
    Platinum Glove (2015)
    Wilson Defensive Player (2016 & 2018)
    Highest Defensive bWAR (2015 & 2016)
    Most Assists by a Centerfielder (2015)
    Most Total Zone Runs by a Centerfielder (2015 & 2016)
    Highest Fielding Percentage by a Centerfielder (2020 & 2021)
    Most Total Zone Runs by an Outfielder (2015)
    Highest Fielding Percentage by an Outfelder (2020)
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