No matter how good his defence actually is, Kevin Pillar will always be special for Blue Jays fans. He was historically spectacular in centre field over the past few seasons, and his diving plays were on the highlight reel so often they ceased to surprise baseball fans when they saw them. Simply put, he was one of, if not, the best in baseball.
Recently, the list of 2018 Gold Glove Award nominees was released, and Kevin Pillar’s name was not included. For some, it was no surprise at all. For others, it was shocking. This begs the question, was Pillar snubbed?