Kevin James Kiermaier (; born April 22, 1990) is an American professional baseball center fielder for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB).
He made his MLB debut on September 30, 2013 – also game 163 of the regular season, and a wild-card tiebreaker game.
Kiermaier was part of amateur championship teams at both the high and college levels.
His high school won a state championship in Indiana, and a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) national championship at Parkland College, where he was twice named an NJCAA All-American.
Kiermaier has gained attention for his overall outfield defense, strong throwing arm, and prowess for frequently robbing home runs.
As a result, he has won Rawlings Gold Glove Awards for center fielders in 2015, 2016, and 2019.