As if the MLB season isn’t long enough for most players (I’m not complaining), many went across the pond to participate in the Japan All-Star series this month including Kevin Pillar of the Toronto Blue Jays.
The 29 year old played for the MLB All-Stars team in the tournament and turned in a valuable contribution to his team. He ended up finishing with a .333 batting average, and brought his typically strong defence to the table as well.
Admittedly I was a little surprised when I saw that Pillar was participating in the tournament. There’s no doubting that Pillar simply loves the game, so the fact that the wanted to extend his season wasn’t shocking.