[58] He was called up to the Blue Jays on May 13, after Jonathan Diaz was optioned to Triple-A. [74], Pillar appeared in 146 games for the Blue Jays in 2016, and hit .266 with seven home runs, 53 RBIs, and 14 stolen bases. On August 24, Pillar hit his first career home run, a three-run shot off Houston Astros starter Brad Peacock. [102], At the trade deadline of the 2020 season, August 31, Boston traded Pillar to the Colorado Rockies in exchange for pitcher Jacob Wallace. ... My wife and I always have James come to the house. [30][33][34], Pillar was promoted to the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats before the start of the 2013 minor league season. It was also the team's first successful straight steal of home since Aaron Hill did so in 2007. [35] He was considered one of the most consistent hitters and defenders in the Eastern League, "with great instincts, a powerful and accurate throwing arm," and showed speed on the base paths. [2] Richie Hebner, his hitting coach, said: "He is the best player in the league. Pillar had reached base safely in a league-high 26 straight games with Buffalo, and posted a triple slash of .305/.344/.461 in 34 games, while leading the league in doubles and leading Triple-A with an 18-game hitting streak. PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions, and the Swinging Golfer design are registered trademarks. He and his wife, Betty, both tested positive for COVID-19 on Feb. 4. Harrington combines assistant trainer and TV expert roles in racing ... Kevin Taylor Digital Sports Reporter. [70] On November 11, Pillar was named the 2015 Wilson Defensive Player of the Year for center field. [43], In 2014 with the Bisons he batted .323 (3rd in the league) in 100 games (missing 35 games during his two call-ups to the majors), leading the International League in doubles (39; second-most in the Bisons' modern era to Jhonny Peralta's 44 in 2004), 3rd in extra-base hits (52), and 5th in slugging percentage (.509) and stolen bases (27), with 10 home runs and 59 RBIs. 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Michelle Wie West got off to a great start at the ANA Inspiration but struggled on Day 2 and missed the cut. Pro Golf Tour and won four times on the Gateway Tour. But he also always seems to be in the right place at the right time defensively. In 2014, he led the International League in doubles while batting .323, and was named an IL post-season All-Star. 108 on the money list. Named the 2002 Illinois Player of the Year. [103], In 2020 for Colorado, Pillar batted .308/.351/.451 with 2 home runs, 14 runs, and 13 RBIs in 91 at bats, as on defense he played almost exclusively center field. [42] Baseball America ranked him as the team's 12th-best prospect. The next day, the Blue Jays held a press conference at which Pillar apologized again, and the team announced that Pillar would be suspended for two games; he was also fined an undisclosed amount by MLB. UPDATE: Durant has issued a non-apology apology for the profane messages he sent to Rapaport.. From burner accounts to beefs, Kevin Durant’s issues with Twitter have been well-documented at this point.. That’s why it really isn’t all that much of a surprise that the Brooklyn Nets superstar is back in the news for what he’s doing on social media, courtesy of a back-and … He is ALWAYS gets the job done. Finished T8 at the 2001 Big Ten Championship, helping lead his team to the team title. [98] San Francisco opted not to tender Pillar a contract on December 2, 2019, making him a free agent. 98 in the FedExCup standings. [75] Pillar struggled with the bat in the postseason, going 3-for-32 at the plate with one home run and two RBIs. [72] In early August, Pillar was placed on the disabled list with a left thumb injury incurred while stealing a base; he later underwent offseason surgery to repair a torn thumb ligament. [102] On defense he played error-less baseball and had two assists from right field (3rd), as he played 24 games in right field, six games in center field, and two games in left field. Pillar was drafted by the Blue Jays in the 32nd round (979th overall) of the 2011 Major League Baseball draft. [92] Pillar hit his first career grand slam against the San Diego Padres on April 8. [12] His .997 fielding percentage as a center fielder was the best in the league, and his eight assists as a center fielder were second-most in the AL. Did you know you can save your preferences across all your digital devices and platforms simply by creating a profile? However, it was hard for Harrington to leave some space to his wife, and in spite of the couple trying marriage counseling, they ultimately divorced. [111][112][110][113], Pillar has two nicknames: "Superman", and "Pill". Made two PGA TOUR start. [53][56] Pillar recorded his first career hit and RBI in a doubleheader against the New York Yankees on August 20. [46] To that point in the season, Pillar had played in 109 of 112 games, and his 2.6 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) was second only to Josh Donaldson on the team. Naturally, Honor Harrington has a few examples. Played his rookie season on the Korn Ferry Tour, finishing the year No. She was named after NBA star Kobe Bryant, one of Pillar's idols growing up. Named to the 2002 All-Big Ten Championship tournament team while at Northwestern, finishing runner-up that year in the individual race. [95], For the 2019 season with the Giants, he batted .264/.293/.442 with 37 doubles (8th in the NL), 21 home runs, 87 RBIs, and 6 sacrifice flies (8th) while stealing 14 bases; his 161 games played for the season were 6th in the majors, while his 6.9 at bats per strikeout were 7th. In 2015, Pillar was named the Wilson Defensive Player of the Year for center field, and in 2016 he was awarded the Fielding Bible Award for the center field position. Pillar made several highlight reel catches throughout the season, including scaling the left field wall to rob Tim Beckham of a home run on April 15. Winner on the Gateway Tour's Desert Series. [9] He batted just under .400 for his high school career, with a high of .463 in his senior year. The Korn Ferry trademark is also a registered trademark, and is used in the Korn Ferry Tour logo with permission. Find the latest sports news and articles on the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NCAA college football, NCAA college basketball and more at ABC News. [26] He then played for the Salt River Rafters in the Arizona Fall League, batting a team-leading .371. In the 2015 offseason, the Blue Jays acquired Michael Saunders from the Seattle Mariners, and Pillar was expected to compete for the fourth outfielder role heading into spring training. [12] Pillar and the Blue Jays then lost the American League Championship Series in 6 games to the Kansas City Royals, who went on to win the World Series. [84] On July 1 he made a wall-leaping home-run-robbing catch that was rated the # 2 defensive play of the year on MLB Network's “Top 100 Plays of 2018″. [65] On June 2, Pillar recorded his first career two-home run game, and became the first right-handed batter to hit two home runs in one game off of Washington Nationals' ace Max Scherzer. [66][67] He was named the Blue Jays Player of the Month for June, as voted on by the Toronto Chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA), for a month in which he batted .365 (4th in the AL) with 5 stolen bases (tied for 7th in the AL) and 18 RBIs (tied for 10th in the AL). [100][101] With the Red Sox during the first half of the delayed-start 2020 season, Pillar batted .274 in 117 at bats over 30 games with 20 runs, seven doubles, two triples (3rd in the AL at the time of the trade), four home runs, and 13 RBIs. Proud to be a Portland native and supports all area sports teams. [29] He was then promoted to the Advanced-A Dunedin Blue Jays, where he batted .323 and stole 16 bases (while being caught 3 times) in 42 games. [96], In September, Pillar received the Willie Mac Award, given to the team's most inspirational player, as voted on by players, coaches, trainers, and fans. Looking for something on GOLF.com? Sir John Harrington, godson of Queen Elizabeth I, designed the first flushing toilet for his godmother -- first used in the Richmond Palace. Clerk and Twerk With Kevin Smith and Malcolm Ingram, March 17, 8:30pm. learn more, Northwestern University (2003, Communications). [77] During the offseason, Pillar worked to improve his plate discipline, with the goal of becoming the lead-off hitter for the Blue Jays. [106], In the fall of 2018, Pillar played as an MLB All-Star in the 2018 MLB Japan All-Star Series, batting .333 in 12 at bats. Lives Lost: Bob O’Donnell, 92, retired district chief for Portland Fire Department. [4][10][16] During Pillar's streak he came to the plate eight times needing a hit in his final at bat, and got one. Harrington had a hard time dealing with this breakup. Kevin O’Leary was born on July 9, 1954. On August 17, Pillar had a career-high 5 hits against the Arizona Diamondbacks. [40] In 2013, his 155 hits in the minors led the organization for the second consecutive year. [12] Pillar played in all 5 games of the 2015 American League Division Series against the Texas Rangers, and batted .333 with 1 home run and 4 RBIs. ... Al Harrington's Quest for Equity in Cannabis. [35] He led the Giants (or tied for the lead) in runs, doubles, triples, home runs, RBIs, and stolen bases. [52][53] General manager Anthopoulos stated that, at the time of his call-up, he considered Pillar a "legit center option". Claimed three top-25 finishes and made 11 of 22 cuts, highlighted by a runner-up at the Houston Open. [88][35] He also hit 15 home runs and 59 RBIs. [12] On October 28, he was named a center field Gold Glove award finalist. To watch in a smaller size, scroll down while your video is playing. [54], Pillar made his major league debut that night against the Boston Red Sox. [46] He led all MLB center fielders in defensive value according to Fangraphs, and was only surpassed in defensive value by shortstops Brandon Crawford and Francisco Lindor. [1][2] He grew up a Los Angeles Dodgers fan. However, after Saunders tore his meniscus before the start of spring training Pillar stepped in as the starting left fielder. Phil Hartman and his wife Brynn Omdahl died in a suicide-murder in Los Angeles in 1998. Enter & enjoy it now! ... Shion's Lost Lenore is Kevin, her boyfriend and the scientist originally in charge of the KOS-MOS project, while Jr.'s is Sakura, the Ill Girl whom MOMO was created to look like. In his minor league career through 2016, he batted .324. Early in the season, he split time at the lead-off role with Devon Travis; however, Travis struggled in the role and Pillar became the everyday lead-off hitter in late April. [79], In the Blue Jays’ 8–4 loss to the Atlanta Braves on May 17, Braves pitcher Jason Motte struck out Pillar with a quick pitch. Made 12 cuts. [3] Pillar is Jewish and had a Bar Mitzvah; his mother is Jewish and his father is Christian. Just because, if he has a chance to get to the big leagues, you don't wait for the [32nd] round to select him. He made his major league debut for the Blue Jays in August 2013. Pillar was born in the Los Angeles district of West Hills, California, to Mike and Wendy Pillar. [10][15] As a sophomore in 2009 he batted .329 and was again named a 2nd-Team All-CCAA selection, while stealing 18 bases in 19 attempts. This is vital information, information that can influence your decision … [26][37] Through his first 11 games, Pillar batted .391 and had more doubles (8) than singles (7). [44][45] He was named International Player of the Week twice (on May 5 and August 6), an International League post-season All-Star, and the 2014 Buffalo Bisons MVP. Harrington was once married to a poet named Tabitha. Kevin Andrew Pillar (/ p ɪ ˈ l ɑːr /) (born January 4, 1989) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). [90] He played five games for the team in 2019 before being traded. Was one of eight rookies to qualify for the FedExCup Playoffs and ended the season at No. [61] On June 24 he was sent back down to Buffalo for throwing his bat after manager John Gibbons removed him for pinch hitter Anthony Gose. Bob, played in the 2003 U.S. Senior Open as an amateur and is a former president of the Oregon Golf Association. Finished the Korn Ferry Tour season with 23 starts, one top-10, five top-25s, and 16 made cuts. Pillar then called Motte a homophobic slur, Motte and Braves catcher Kurt Suzuki confronted him, and both dugouts rushed onto the field. [55] He was 0-for-4 with one strikeout, and made a superb, head-long, diving catch in the outfield in the Blue Jays' 4–3 extra innings win. [57], In 2014, after starting the season with the Blue Jays, Pillar was optioned to the Buffalo Bisons on March 22. "[14], Pillar played for the Bluefield Blue Jays in 2011, and batted .347 over 60 games, winning the Appalachian League batting title and leading the organization in batting average. [21] Pillar had not previously ranked in the top 20 on MLB.com's rankings. Our furnace broke on a Saturday night in January. [10], In 2010, as a junior he set an NCAA Division II record at the school, with a 54-game hitting streak, five games more than the prior record. [40] Buffalo manager Marty Brown said: "I am impressed with how he has swung the bat, for sure. 2012 Season. While a teacher, under unknown circumstances, Harrington lost a student during a school trip. [85][86] He was placed on the disabled list on July 15 after spraining his right sternoclavicular joint (where his collarbone attaches to his chest wall) on a diving catch. [99], On February 14, 2020, Pillar signed a one-year, $4.25 million contract with the Boston Red Sox. [80][81], For the 2017 season, Pillar batted .256/.300/.404 with career-highs in doubles (37) and home runs (16), as he scored 72 runs and stole 15 bases. Divorce records are documents showing whether a person has been legally divorced. In 2011, he batted .347, winning the Appalachian League batting title and leading the organization in batting average in his first minor league season, and was named an Appalachian League All-Star. [87], Pillar finished the 2018 season leading the team in batting average (.252), doubles (40; a career high), and stolen bases (14), while coming in 10th in the American League in stolen-base percentage (83.25%). Finished the season 100th on the money list. Played in 16 Korn Ferry Tour events and made just three cuts. NBA fines Kevin Durant $50,000 for 'offensive, derogatory' exchange with actor. For the best website experience, we recommend updating your browser. It appears your browser may be outdated. [82], On January 12, 2018, Pillar signed a one-year, $3.25 million contract with the Blue Jays, avoiding salary arbitration. Kevin Andrew Pillar (/pɪˈlɑːr/) (born January 4, 1989) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). In 2013, he led the organization in hits for the second consecutive year, and Baseball America designated him the "Best Hitter for Average" among the Blue Jays' prospects. Finished the year 69th on the money list. [28] He was then called up to play for the Vancouver Canadians in its playoff run, and batted .391 to help the team win the Northwest League title. [78] On May 13, Pillar became the American League leader in hits with 47, after a 3-for-4 performance against the Seattle Mariners. [108], Pillar married his college sweetheart Amanda Gulyas in October 2014. 30 ] Considered an excellent defensive Player, he led the organization for the Blue... 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