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Kevin Kiermaier’s greatest hits in a Rays uniform

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Kevin Kiermaier is no longer a Tampa Bay Ray.

One of the longest tenured players in franchise history is officially a free agent after having spent his entire professional career with the Tampa Bay Rays organization. This career started when Kiermaier was selected in the 31st round of the 2010 draft (signing almost immediately), and reached the big leagues with a one day Game 163 promotion in 2013.

Since that time, Kiermaier has been dazzling in the outfield. The man was a 7.5 WAR player in 2015, almost entirely based on defense. His gold and platinum gloves are a tribute to his ability to patrol centerfield better than nearly anyone else.