Kiermaier, currently in his 12th season, is having a tough year offensively, with an OPS of .552, 36 hits, 6 doubles, 2 triples, 4 home runs, and 18 RBIs in 76 games. It’s worth noting that Kiermaier‘s achievements should not be overlooked; he has won five Gold Glove Awards and played over 1,000 games in center field, with 10 of his 12 seasons spent with the Tampa Bay Rays.
Kiermaier defied the odds to reach the majors as a 31st-round pick by the Rays in 2010 and became arguably the best defensive center fielder of his era. True to form, Kiermaier’s defense remains elite in 2024, with seven defensive runs saved and eight outs above average in center field.
Kiermaier is a career .247/.306/.404 hitter with 94 home runs, 370 RBIs, and 131 stolen bases over parts of 12 MLB seasons. His name is etched in the Rays‘ record books, having helped the franchise secure three playoff appearances, including the 2020 American League pennant.
