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 the Rawlings Gold Glove Award for center fielders twice consecutively (2015, 2016), and the 2015 Platinum Glove Award as the top defensive player in the American League.