Kevin Kiermaier wanted to be a roving outfield coach, but he may have to put that on hold for his new job in the media.
Earlier this offseason, former Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier stated that he wanted to serve as a roving outfield coach.
However, he may have to put those plans on hold after acquiring a new job as an analyst at MLB Network.
Per John Mamola of Barrett Sports Media:
The network announced that Kiermaier will serve as an analyst across multiple studio programs throughout the 2026 season, marking his first full-time media role following a 13-year Major League career that concluded at the end of 2024.
His debut assignment is scheduled for March 25, when he joins coverage of Opening Night on MLB Tonight, working alongside Adnan Virk and Chris Young after the matchup between the New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants.
Kiermaier will be far from the only former player on the MLB Network team, joining the likes of Yonder Alonso, Sean Casey, Harold Reynolds, Jake Peavy, Chris Young and others.
About Kiermaier's career
A 12-year veteran of the Tampa Bay Rays, Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers, Kiermaier was one of the best defenders of his generation. A four-time Gold Glover and a Platinum Glove winner, he spent 1.5 seasons in Toronto, taking home a Gold Glove Award in 2023.
The Blue Jays traded him during the 2024 season to the Dodgers for left-handed pitcher Ryan Yarbrough, who is now a member of the New York Yankees organization.
The Dodgers won the World Series in 2024 and Kiermaier retired at the end of the campaign. He then became an instructor with the Jays, but he was flexible in his schedule and appearances, which is something he said he wanted.
A .246 career hitter, he had a .304 on-base percentage, hitting 95 home runs and stealing 132 bases.
He finished 17th in MVP voting during the 2015 season with Tampa Bay.
Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) reacts after hitting a home run against the Oakland Athletics in the fifth inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in 2024. Cary Edmondson-Imagn ImagesAlso in the news for the Jays
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