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ANALYSIS: Kevin Pillar has been an afterthought in the Toronto Blue Jays success, but that doesn't mean he isn't fantasy relevant. His speed/power combination has been overshadowed by the Jays entire lineup full of stars and highly touted prospects. There sits Pillar just chugging away near the bottom of the lineup. He helps the team win every night.
Pillar slowed down a bit in the summer but has charged back recently with a .290 BA 3 HR and 3 SB over the past month. He's slowed down his approach to keep his strikeouts in check. Pillar has shown 20 SB potential and has even reached 35 in the minors. Given the opportunity to continue to be a thief on the basepaths, he should prove to be valuable in the near future.
Pillar represents sneaky value in deeper leagues based on the amount of runs the Blue Jays score. With the clubhouse in full playoff mode, a high caliber player such as Pillar can thrive upon the positivity.
If he is to take the next step in his growth, his 4% BB rate must go up and his 43.2 Pull% must come down so that pitchers don't adjust to him. Pillar is another player that just hits and helps rosters out with several categories in small bunches.
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