Kevin Kiermaier

Kevin Kiermaier and George Springer will join forces to cover plenty of ground in the Rogers Centre outfield.

[ownership’s permission to stay over the luxury tax threshold](https://theathletic.com/3977926/2022/12/07/blue-jays-luxury-payroll-tax/) in 2023. That means the Blue Jays should be in the market for names like [Andrew Benintendi](https://www.fangraphs.com/players/andrew-benintendi/17901/stats), [Michael Conforto](https://www.fangraphs.com/players/michael-conforto/16376/stats), [Michael Brantley](https://www.fangraphs.com/players/michael-brantley/4106/stats), and [Jurickson Profar](https://www.fangraphs.com/players/jurickson-profar/10815/stats). Thus, it came as a surprise when they dealt Hernández to Seattle for reliever [Erik Swanson](https://www.fangraphs.com/players/erik-swanson/16587/stats) and pitching prospect [Adam Macko](https://www.fangraphs.com/players/adam-macko/sa3011555/stats). With all that in mind, the Blue Jays seem to be a lovely match for Kiermaier, warts and all. The most logical explanation for the unexpected swap was that the Jays had a plan up their sleeves – something along the lines of signing [Brandon Nimmo](https://www.fangraphs.com/players/brandon-nimmo/12927/stats) or trading for [Bryan Reynolds](https://www.fangraphs.com/players/bryan-reynolds/19326/stats) – and they needed to free up roster space to make it happen. As for his bat, a guy with a 95 wRC+ in a good year is vulnerable to some pretty ugly slumps. not – but with Kiermaier in center and Springer moving to a corner, the Jays hope to field one of the better defensive outfields in baseball. Kiermaier is highly unlikely to play a full season – he’s injury prone and a liability against left-handed pitchers – but he’ll be a solid contributor in the 300-400 PA he does receive. We can’t read too much into his defensive metrics from last season (he only played 60 games), but his sprint speed was elite and his arm continues to be one of the strongest in the league. He was worth just 1 OAA, but his Statcast outfielder jump metrics were all in line with the year before, when he ranked in the 97th percentile for outfielder jump and 98th percentile for OAA: This represents a significant offensive downgrade for Toronto – Hernández is one of the top 30 hitters in the majors, and Kiermaier is… If that sounds like old news, it’s because it is, but now, after four days spent in limbo (a dangerous activity for those recovering from hip surgery), we finally have the contract details to prove it.

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays shored up their outfield and added a needed left-handed bat by agreeing to terms with Kevin Kiermaier on a US$9-million, ...

And Kiermaier plans to own centre field. I know I can learn a lot from all those young, great hitters they have.” I’m excited to play 81 games a year with how I hit there.” “I’ve felt that every time I came to Toronto I’ve always seen the ball very well there,” Kiermaier said. “I’ve always been a fan from the other side,” Kiermaier said. “When it came to a role, they said they want me to play pretty much every day,” Kiermaier said “They want me manning centre field. Where he fits in the lineup will be interesting — and dependent on whether Atkins acquires another outfielder this winter. “No team gave me more attention than the Blue Jays from the start,” Kiermaier said. The attraction, it seems, was mutual. Pete, Fla., — Kiermaier certainly gave the impression he’s jacked to join an upwardly mobile team with aspirations of much more. A new team. A new country.

The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to terms with outfielder Kevin Kiermaier on a $9-million US, one-year contract. The 32-year-old played 63 games for the ...

"Come spring training and the regular season, I'll be ready to roll," he said. Toronto was swept in the wild-card round on both occasions. "As we focus on improving our team heading into this off-season, Kevin checked a lot of those boxes. Kiermaier has earned three Gold Glove awards and posted a .988 fielding percentage over his career. Kiermaier said he "feels phenomenal" and is currently at about 90 per cent as his recovery continues. "That appealed to me so much.

The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to terms with outfielder Kevin Kiermaier on a US$9-million, one-year contract.

The Blue Jays have agreed to terms with outfielder Kiermaier on a US$9-million, one-year contract. Toronto was swept in the wild-card round on both occasions. “As we focus on improving our team heading into this off-season, Kevin checked a lot of those boxes. I've got a lot more left in the tank.” Tampa Bay Rays' Kevin Kiermaier gestures to fans after a video tribute to him was played during the second inning of the team's baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday, Sept. Kiermaier said he “feels phenomenal” and is currently at about 90 per cent as his recovery continues.

Kevin Kiermaier is officially a Toronto Blue Jay, and the Gold Glover has one main goal after signing with his new team: winning.

And Toronto might not be done just yet, with rumblings that they’re looking to [add a few more pieces](https://clutchpoints.com/blue-jays-news-toronto-linked-to-another-all-star-sp-after-chris-bassitt-deal) to an ultra-competitive core heading into 2023. [beyond thrilled](https://twitter.com/KKiermaier39/status/1603403509231140866) to be a part of this organization!” he wrote. Im here to WIN!”

Les Blue Jays de Toronto ont confirmé jeudi la signature du voltigeur Kevin Kiermaier, un ancien joueur vedette des Rays de Tampa Bay qui a signé un ...

Kiermaier a disputé les neuf premières saisons de sa carrière avec les Rays. Nous voulons nous améliorer pendant l’intersaison et il coche toutes les cases pour cela », a déclaré le directeur général des Jays, Ross Atkins, dans un communiqué. La valeur de l’accord, cependant, n’a pas été divulguée par le club.

“I'm going to go out there and try to make Ross Atkins look like a genius," Kiermaier said. "I want to be an every day player.”.

Im here to WIN!" "I am beyond thrilled to be a part of this organization! "I want to be an every day player.”

With Kiermaier handling center field, George Springer will slide over to right. Kiermaier also noted that he's about 90 percent recovered from left hip surgery ...

• With Kiermaier handling center field, George Springer will slide over to right. However, the Jays signed him for his elite defense, so it makes sense that they don't plan to platoon the 32-year-old.

The #BlueJays officially announce the Kevin Kiermaier signing. Atkins in a statement: “His handedness, defence, elite baserunning, and clubhouse presence make ...

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TORONTO -- Baseball loves a good buzzword, and “run prevention” is having its moment in Toronto. It's big, broad and intentionally vague, but the simplest ...

It’s difficult to know what to expect, but immediately, Kiermaier noticed the Blue Jays standing eagerly at the front of the line. Come next spring, when the new-look Rogers Centre is expected to have new outfield-wall dimensions that “create some uniqueness” and add some “interesting outcomes with balls in play.” I ultimately ended up where I wanted to, on the team that wanted me the most.” If that outfielder bats left-handed and can help to replace some of Teoscar Hernández’s offensive production, even better. I want those pitchers to know that they can attack these guys and throw the ball over the plate. [Keegan Matheson](mailto:[email protected]) covers the Blue Jays for MLB.com. For context, that would automatically make him the fastest player on this roster, ahead of the speedy Whit Merrifield (28.7 ft/sec), giving the Blue Jays another dose of athleticism in the field and on the basepaths. “As a player, you just want to feel wanted, and no other team seemed to want me more than the Blue Jays,” Kiermaier said. After a decade of dazzling and frustrating the Blue Jays with his defensive brilliance, it’s Toronto’s turn to enjoy the show. “They want me to play pretty much every day,” Kiermaier said. There are two ways to measure Kiermaier’s impact on this club defensively, starting with the fancy stats. Kiermaier seemed to clear that up quickly.

The 32-year-old played 63 games for the Tampa Bay Rays last season, hitting .228 with seven homers and 22 RBIs.

Toronto was swept in the wild-card round on both occasions. “As we focus on improving our team heading into this off-season, Kevin checked a lot of those boxes. I’ve got a lot more left in the tank.” Kiermaier said he “feels phenomenal” and is currently at about 90 per cent as his recovery continues. Toronto’s last post-season series win came in 2016. Kiermaier has earned three Gold Glove awards and posted a .988 fielding percentage over his career. He underwent left hip surgery last August. He expects to be slotted in the bottom third of the batting order and feels he can be “a game-changer” defensively. They made me feel loved right from the start.” “But there were no platoon talks or anything like that. It seems like it’s my job to lose, I guess you could say. “That appealed to me so much.

Kevin Kiermaier's exuberance and excitement were hard to mistake on Thursday afternoon when he spoke with the media for the first time as a Toronto Blue ...

"Come spring training and the regular season, I'll be ready to roll," he said. Toronto was swept in the wild-card round on both occasions. "As we focus on improving our team heading into this off-season, Kevin checked a lot of those boxes. I've got a lot more left in the tank." Kiermaier said he "feels phenomenal" and is currently at about 90 per cent as his recovery continues. "That appealed to me so much.

TORONTO — Veteran outfielder Kevin Kiermaier said a lot of teams "checked in" on him when he became a free agent in the off-season.

"Come spring training and the regular season, I'll be ready to roll," he said. Toronto was swept in the wild-card round on both occasions. "As we focus on improving our team heading into this off-season, Kevin checked a lot of those boxes. I've got a lot more left in the tank." Kiermaier said he "feels phenomenal" and is currently at about 90 per cent as his recovery continues. "That appealed to me so much.

TORONTO (AP) — Gold Glove-winning centerfielder Kevin Kiermaier finalized a $9 million, one-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday.

I’ve got a lot more left in the tank.” They made me feel loved right from the start.” “But there were no platoon talks or anything like that.

By committing to the free agent, the team is gambling on his health. The 32-year-old has appeared in 130 or more games just once in his career.

Kiermaier came off as friendly and outgoing during his introduction to the Toronto media. However, even though Pillar spent most of his time in this city as a fan favourite, he never hit well enough to become an integral player. Kiermaier is two per cent worse than league average for his career and the number grew to 10 over the last four years. “From top to bottom, everyone in that lineup crushes the ball,” Kiermaier said. Additional space could be created if the Jays move one of their three catchers — Kirk, Gabriel Moreno or Danny Jansen — but as of Thursday the lack of clarity would make for a tough sell to free agents. “I know one speed,” said Kiermaier, who is also a two-time Wilson defender of the year. “When it came to a role, they said they want me to play pretty much every day,” said Kiermaier, who hit .228 with a .281 on-base percentage in 63 games for the Tampa Bay Rays last season. Once he returns, Kiermaier doesn’t expect his style of play to change. By committing to Kiermaier, the Jays are gambling on his health. Atkins has yet to host a media availability since Kiermaier’s contract was first reported on Saturday, but part of his presentation apparently involved guaranteeing the veteran outfielder a specific job. A specialist recommended he put off hip surgery in favour of a rehab program that also involved cortisone shots. During Thursday’s introductory news conference over Zoom, Kiermaier talked at length about how he was blown away by the Jays’ pitch at the outset of free agency.

TORONTO — Veteran outfielder Kevin Kiermaier said a lot of teams "checked in" on him when he became a free agent in the off-season.

"Come spring training and the regular season, I'll be ready to roll," he said. Toronto was swept in the wild-card round on both occasions. "As we focus on improving our team heading into this off-season, Kevin checked a lot of those boxes. I've got a lot more left in the tank." Kiermaier said he "feels phenomenal" and is currently at about 90 per cent as his recovery continues. "That appealed to me so much.

Gold Glove-winning centerfielder Kevin Kiermaier finalized a $9 million, one-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays.

I’ve got a lot more left in the tank.” They made me feel loved right from the start.” “But there were no platoon talks or anything like that.

With a $9 million, one-year deal the Toronto Blue Jays are showing how serious are in trying to patch the small cracks that kept them from being a more ...

In 2021, Kiermaier posted an OBP of .328 and if he’s in that range at the bottom of the Blue Jays lineup, he should easily surpass his career high of 62 runs scored. Given that Kiermaier owns a career OPS of .715 and was slightly better than the above trio on one leg this year at .228/.281/.369, there’s already some net offensive gain. “And now that my legs are feeling so much better, I know I can get back to my form (from) before and I want them, pitchers, to know that they can attack these guys, throw the ball over the plate and if it doesn't leave the yard and if it's in the air long enough, I'm going to catch it. 614 plate appearances in 2022 and they combined to hit .228/.270/.340 with 10 home runs. Inevitably, that built a lot of familiarity between the centre-fielder and his new club, each knowing very well what the other brings to the table and what they were looking for this off-season. I'm going to limit runners, guys don't go first to third on me a whole lot and little things like that matter.

We finally have the details of Kevin Kiermaier's contract and some spicy sound bites. It also seems that the Jays aren't finished signing starting pitchers ...

With Kiermaier officially a Blue Jay, the Blue Jays’ 40-man roster currently sits at 40. The soon-to-be 37-year-old was even better in 2022 with the Chicago White Sox, posting a 3.35 ERA and 3.79 FIP in 158.1 innings pitched. However, there were no rumours linking Syndergaard to the Jays in the off-season, so it wasn’t surprising that he signed elsewhere. Another option could be for the Mets’ Carlos Carrasco, similar to the Steven Matz trade prior to the 2021 season. Cueto has a career 6.8 BB%, and that stood at 5.1% in 2022. This isn’t great, as Chris Bassitt has yet to be officially signed, meaning moves will have to be made. While there’s a little bit to be desired with the bat, Kiermaier excels defensively. It wouldn’t be surprising if they still want to use Springer as a designated hitter, meaning the signing of Joey Gallo, Michael Conforto, Michael Brantley, or Andrew Benintendi makes sense. For his career, Kiermaier has slashed .248/.308/.407 with 82 homers in 3351 plate appearances for a 97 wRC+. They’ll almost definitely add another left-handed batting outfielder before the start of the season. [ You can read that here](https://bluejaysnation.com/news/the-blue-jays-have-a-full-40-man-roster-so-somethings-gotta-budge-before-the-chris-bassitt-addition-is-made-official). However, as the Jays are in win-now mode, so upgrading the fifth spot in the rotation is a need in my opinion.

Les Blue Jays de Toronto ont confirmé jeudi l'embauche du voltigeur Kevin Kiermaier, un ancien joueur étoile des Rays de Tampa Bay qui a signé un contrat ...

Kiermaier a disputé les neuf premières saisons de sa carrière avec les Rays. Nous souhaitons nous améliorer au cours de la saison morte et il remplit toutes les conditions à ce propos, a déclaré dans un communiqué le directeur général des Jays, Ross Atkins. La valeur de l’entente n’a cependant pas été divulguée par le club.

The centerfielder cites opportunity and other benefits of signing with an AL East rival after parts of 10 seasons in Tampa Bay.

“I’m ready to prove to these guys that I’m healthy and I can stay on that field the full season.” “We can win a lot of ballgames and make a lot of great things happen. “I’m gonna do everything in my power to go out there and play Gold Glove-caliber defense and do what I can offensively to just be a nice complement to an already great offensive team. And putting on a different shade of blue will be a great thing as well. “I want to be an everyday player and that’s what I’ve been working for ever since my rehab started in early August. Kiermaier is guaranteed $9 million, with the chance to earn another $750,000 in incentives based on days he spends on the active roster (as opposed to the injured list). That appealed to me so much, and they made me feel loved right from the start.” I’m here to join the Toronto Blue Jays and I’m here to dedicate myself to them and I’m gonna do everything in my power to whup up on the Rays, as weird as that is right now. From “a lot” of teams that had interest, he picked them over the Dodgers. “But that was something that appealed to me, too. It’s been such a fun battle over the years and I imagine that will continue, but I’ll just flip-flop dugouts. “Yeah, it’ll be different,” Kiermaier said Thursday on a media Zoom call.

Parce que le gars va pouvoir demeurer à Tampa Bay l'hiver. Parce qu'il joue pour un bon club. Parce que les Blue Jays le voulaient, ce qui a fait en sorte qu'il ...

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Kevin Kiermaier a bien l'intention de s'ancrer à temps plein au poste de voltigeur de centre avec sa nouvelle équipe durant la saison 2023 des Blue Jays.

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