The vast majority of Kevin Pillar‘s seven-year career has been spent patrolling center field and he’s established himself as one of the best defensive players at the position. The Boston Red Sox already have a Gold Glove Award winning center fielder and Pillar hasn’t come to camp looking to steal his spot.
The newest member of the Red Sox outfield addressed his role with the media after finalizing a 1-year, $4.25 million contract that was made official on Friday.
“Obviously with Jackie (Bradley Jr.), here I wouldn’t see myself as someone that’s probably going to play center field,” Pillar told reporters, per Masslive’s Christoper Smith.