Former Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar has announced his retirement. He shared the news on the Foul Territory podcast on Wednesday about a month after being released by the Texas Rangers.

Kevin Pillar is hanging up his cleats. The former Toronto Blue Jays centre-fielder announced his retirement Wednesday after 13 seasons in Major League Baseball.

Pillar was drafted in the 32nd round of the 2011 MLB draft and never earned an All-Star appearance. But he was able to end his career on his own terms and the three-time Heart and Hustle recipient will be remembered for his character on and off the field.