Kevin Kiermaier
33-Year-Old
2023 Stats
AVG
.265
HR
8
RBI
36
R
58
SB
14
2024 Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Kiermaier proved to be a good fit in Toronto last season and will return to the club on a one-year, $10 million deal for 2024. While not known for his durability, Kiermaier appeared in 129 games last season, matching the second-highest total of his career. His .419 SLG was his highest mark since 2017 and Kiermaier provided value on the bases, swiping 14 bags in 15 tries. He won a Gold Glove in center field last season at 33 years old -- his fourth Gold Glove -- and added multiple catches to his silly career highlight reel. That defense will keep him on the field, and Kiermaier handles himself well enough against lefty pitching to avoid a strict platoon, though health remains a big concern. If he manages to stay upright, a return to double-digit homers and steals is not out of the question. Read Past Outlooks
Pops first spring homer
Kiermaier went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers.
ANALYSIS
The veteran center fielder led off the second inning by driving a Kenta Maeda offering into the bullpen in right-center field for his first long ball of the spring. Kiermaier is coming off his healthiest, and best, season since 2017, as he played in 129 games in 2023 and posted a .741 OPS with eight homers and 14 steals while anchoring the best defensive outfield in the majors by a number of metrics. Back in Toronto on a one-year, $10.5 million contract, the Blue Jays will be content if the 33-year-old can simply repeat that performance.
The veteran center fielder led off the second inning by driving a Kenta Maeda offering into the bullpen in right-center field for his first long ball of the spring. Kiermaier is coming off his healthiest, and best, season since 2017, as he played in 129 games in 2023 and posted a .741 OPS with eight homers and 14 steals while anchoring the best defensive outfield in the majors by a number of metrics. Back in Toronto on a one-year, $10.5 million contract, the Blue Jays will be content if the 33-year-old can simply repeat that performance.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2021
+6%
OPS vs RHP
2023
+6%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2021vs Left | .680 | 264 | 1 | 21 | .270 | ||||
Since 2021vs Right | .723 | 755 | 18 | 74 | .249 | ||||
2023vs Left | .708 | 96 | 1 | 7 | .281 | ||||
2023vs Right | .751 | 312 | 7 | 29 | .260 | ||||
2022vs Left | .630 | 46 | 0 | 3 | .256 | ||||
2022vs Right | .655 | 175 | 7 | 19 | .221 | ||||
2021vs Left | .676 | 122 | 0 | 11 | .268 | ||||
2021vs Right | .735 | 268 | 4 | 26 | .254 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2021
+3%
OPS on Road
2023
+7%
OPS on Road
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2021Home | .701 | 471 | 9 | 35 | .246 | ||||
Since 2021Away | .720 | 548 | 10 | 60 | .261 | ||||
2023Home | .712 | 188 | 3 | 13 | .238 | ||||
2023Away | .764 | 220 | 5 | 23 | .286 | ||||
2022Home | .581 | 97 | 4 | 7 | .204 | ||||
2022Away | .704 | 124 | 3 | 15 | .248 | ||||
2021Home | .754 | 186 | 2 | 15 | .277 | ||||
2021Away | .681 | 204 | 2 | 22 | .242 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Kevin Kiermaier 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
0.34BB Rate
7.1%K Rate
21.1%BABIP
.321ISO
.154AVG
.265OBP
.322SLG
.419OPS
.741wOBA
.325Exit Velocity
86.7 mphHard Hit Rate
26.4%Barrels/PA
2.5%Expected BA
.259Expected SLG
.354Sprint Speed
24.8 ft/secGround Ball %
55.6%Line Drive %
19.2%Fly Ball %
25.2%Advanced Batting Stats
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Kiermaier required hip surgery and was limited to 63 games last season, and the Rays declined his $13 million team option for 2023. He then landed a one-year, $9 million deal with the Blue Jays. He remains a strong defensive presence in center field and has a 96 wRC+ over the past three seasons with 23 steals during that stretch. That's mostly the limit of Kiermaier's fantasy appeal as he's hit above .250 just once in the past five years, and he's unlikely to rack up much for counting stats at the bottom of Toronto's order. He's not expected to fill a platoon, so he'll at least be a lineup regular to start the season.
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Re-ups with Toronto
Kiermaier signed a one-year, $10.5 million contract with the Blue Jays on Tuesday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
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Resting Sunday
Kiermaier is not in Sunday's lineup against the Rays.
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Produces two hits Friday
Kiermaier went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI in Friday's 11-4 win over the Rays.
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Sitting Friday
Kiermaier isn't in the Blue Jays' lineup Friday against the Rays.
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Takes seat Wednesday
Kiermaier is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.
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