Kevin
Kiermaier
CF · LAD · Very poor
- PAL
- 11
- WAR
- 0.3
- HR
- 5
2024
Kevin Kiermaier
#39CF
Los Angeles Dodgers
Biography
- Height
- 6' 1"
- Weight
- 95 kg
- Bats
- L
- Throws
- R
- MLB debut
- September 30, 2013
- Born
- April 22, 1990 (36)
- Birthplace
- Fort Wayne, IN, USA
- Nickname
- Outlaw
- Draft
- 2010
Career history
- Los Angeles Dodgers · 2024 (1 season)
- Toronto Blue Jays · 2023 – 2024 (2 seasons)
- Tampa Bay Rays · 2013 – 2022 (10 seasons)
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | AB | H | HR | PP | MOY | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 116 | 259 | 51 | 5 | 26 | .197 | .550 | |
| 2024 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 34 | 59 | 12 | 1 | 8 | .203 | .564 |
| 2024 | Toronto Blue Jays | 82 | 200 | 39 | 4 | 18 | .195 | .546 |
| 2023 | Toronto Blue Jays | 129 | 370 | 98 | 8 | 36 | .265 | .741 |
| 2022 | Tampa Bay Rays | 63 | 206 | 47 | 7 | 22 | .228 | .650 |
| 2021 | Tampa Bay Rays | 122 | 348 | 90 | 4 | 37 | .259 | .716 |
| 2020 | Tampa Bay Rays | 49 | 138 | 30 | 3 | 22 | .217 | .683 |
| 2019 | Tampa Bay Rays | 129 | 447 | 102 | 14 | 55 | .228 | .676 |
| 2018 | Tampa Bay Rays | 88 | 332 | 72 | 7 | 29 | .217 | .652 |
| 2017 | Tampa Bay Rays | 98 | 380 | 105 | 15 | 39 | .276 | .788 |
| 2016 | Tampa Bay Rays | 105 | 366 | 90 | 12 | 37 | .246 | .741 |
| 2015 | Tampa Bay Rays | 151 | 505 | 133 | 10 | 40 | .263 | .718 |
| 2014 | Tampa Bay Rays | 108 | 331 | 87 | 10 | 35 | .263 | .765 |
| 2013 | Tampa Bay Rays | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 |
| Career totals | 1159 | 3682 | 905 | 95 | 378 | .246 | .706 | |
Kevin Kiermaier: our analysis
2024 season: .197 AVG, .237 OBP, .313 SLG, 5 HR, 26 RBI, 6 SB. WAR 0.3 · PAL 11, very poor.
In 2024, Kevin Kiermaier, 36, posts a PAL Rating of 11 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of 0.3.
His strengths: defense (94, among the best in the league) and speed (70, above average). On the other hand, offense (1, among the weakest in the league) and discipline (3, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (runs above average), his biggest contribution: fielding (+7.2); his biggest cost: batting (-15.1).
A marked decline: his PAL was 63 in 2023, against 11 now; his WAR went from 2.7 to 0.3.
Advanced stats, 2024 Hitter
MLB stats →wRC+
53
wOBA
.241
xwOBA
.237
OPS
.550
AVG
.197
OBP
.237
HR
5
RBI
26
SB
6
PA
281
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2025 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
0.3
80% of cases: -1.4 to 2.0
Home runs
6
2024 WAR
0.3
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
↓ Declining (-20)
- 20212.8 WAR · 4.3 per full season
- 20221.0 WAR · 2.7 per full season
- 20232.7 WAR · 4.0 per full season
- 20240.3 WAR · 0.6 per full season
Outlook, age included
-35 · 34 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2024
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from Statcast, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
59
Replacement or prospect
- CON
- Contact
- 63
- POW
- Power
- 57
- EYE
- Eye
- 56
- SPD
- Speed
- 85
- FLD
- Fielding
- 89
- DUR
- Durability
- 73
- EX
- Experience
- 87
Why these ratings?Hide details
- CON — Contact : Strikeouts avoided, xBA, squared-up contact
- POW — Power : Barrels, exit velocity, home runs, xSLG
- EYE — Eye : Walks and strikeouts
- SPD — Speed : Sprint speed (Statcast), baserunning
- FLD — Fielding : Outs above average, WAR fielding runs
- DUR — Durability : Games played over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the majors
WAR and PAL Rating, 2024
How we rate →WAR is fWAR (FanGraphs' version, distributed through MLB's API): wins added above a replacement player. PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same role (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
WAR, in runs
Statcast
Statcast leaderboards →MLB's tracking of every ball, 2024 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the role: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Avg exit velocity
86.4 mi/h
13th percentile
Max exit velocity
105.9 mi/h
2th percentile
Barrels
3.9 %
16th percentile
Hard-hit
30.0 %
12th percentile
xBA
.196
3th percentile
Bat speed
—
Sprint speed
28.7 pi/s
85th percentile
Outs above average
11
91th percentile
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | OV | Avg exit velocity | Max exit velocity | Barrels | Hard-hit | xBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | LAD | 0.3 | 11 | 59 | 86.4 | 105.9 | 3.9 | 30.0 | .196 |
| 2023 | TOR | 2.7 | 63 | 72 | 86.7 | 107.8 | 3.5 | 33.2 | .256 |
| 2022 | TB | 1.0 | 50 | 68 | 87.9 | 109.8 | 6.9 | 38.6 | .252 |
| 2021 | TB | 2.8 | 64 | 67 | 86.6 | 107.9 | 4.0 | 36.4 | .230 |
Game log, 2024
| Date | Opponent | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28 | @ COL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .197 |
| Sep 27 | @ COL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .195 |
| Sep 26 | vs SD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .188 |
| Sep 25 | vs SD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .188 |
| Sep 20 | vs COL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .188 |
| Sep 19 | @ MIA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .188 |
| Sep 18 | @ MIA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .189 |
| Sep 16 | @ ATL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .189 |
| Sep 15 | @ ATL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .190 |
| Sep 14 | @ ATL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .191 |
Kevin Kiermaier: frequently asked questions
How many home runs does Kevin Kiermaier have in 2024?
Kevin Kiermaier has 5 home runs in 116 games in 2024, with a .197 batting average, 26 RBIs and a .550 OPS.
How old is Kevin Kiermaier?
Kevin Kiermaier is 36 years old: he was born on April 22, 1990.
How tall is Kevin Kiermaier, and how much does he weigh?
Kevin Kiermaier is 6'1" (185 cm) and weighs 209 lb (95 kg).
Where is Kevin Kiermaier from?
United States: Kevin Kiermaier was born in Fort Wayne, IN, United States.
What team does Kevin Kiermaier play for?
Kevin Kiermaier plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the MLB, at CF, wearing number 39.
How good is Kevin Kiermaier?
Kevin Kiermaier produced 0.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2024. His PAL rating is 11 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is Kevin Kiermaier getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 63 in 2023 to 11 in 2024 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was Kevin Kiermaier drafted?
Kevin Kiermaier: 2010.
What is Kevin Kiermaier's projection for 2025?
Our projection has him at 0.3 WAR in 2025, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
