Bio

Kevin James Kiermaier (born April 22, 1990) is an American professional baseball center fielder for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Tampa Bay Rays from 2013 to 2022. He made his MLB debut on September 30, 2013 – also game 163 of the regular season, and a wild-card tiebreaker game. Kiermaier was part of amateur championship teams at both the high and college levels. His high school won a state championship in Indiana, and a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) national championship at Parkland College, where he was twice named an NJCAA All-American. Kiermaier has gained attention for his overall outfield defense, strong throwing arm, and prowess for frequently robbing home runs. As a result, he has won consecutive Rawlings Gold Glove Awards for center fielders in 2015 and 2016. Kiermaier made his MLB debut September 30, 2013, for the Tampa Bay Rays.