The San Francisco Giants received more out of Kevin Pillar than they could have ever hoped for when they acquired him in a trade from the Toronto Blue Jays just days into the 2019 MLB season.
The 30-year-old outfielder went on to lead the team in home runs, RBI, and stolen bases as he became the first Giants players since Brandon Crawford to reach the 20-home run mark.
And perhaps more importantly, he was awarded the 2019 Willie Mac Award by the organization given to the Giants player who is “most inspirational.