The Victoria HarbourCats just announced that former Toronto Blue Jay Kevin Pillar, also known as “Superman,” will be gracing the outfield with his presence at the West Coast League (WCL) All-Star Game this summer.
The All-Star Game will be hosted atVictoria’s Royal Athletic Park (RAP) on July 15th. Before the game, on July 14th, a home run derby will be held with Pillar taking part alongside the WCL’s best hitters and outfielders.
Pillar recently retired in 2025 after a 13-season career, of which he played seven for the Blue Jays.
In his career, Pillar played 1,234 games, hit 114 home runs and made countless catches at the fence, robbing others of home runs.
The former Vancouver Canadians player is now returning to BC to partake in the home run derby, and he will be wearing a Blue Jays jersey while doing so.
The rules for the home run derby will involve a three-on-three, three-inning competition in which hitters have two minutes, thirty seconds to hit as many home runs as possible.
The opposing team of three will grab their gloves and have the opportunity to steal points in the catch zone near the fence. Hitters can also aim for a double-point target zone and use strategy to earn bonus points and beat their rivals.
“This is all about the home runs, but the twists on defence make it an absolute blast — pardon the pun,” said Brenda MacFarlane, co-chair of the 2026 WCL All-Star Game.
“Having Kevin Pillar as one of the players in this, wearing a Blue Jays uniform, will be a must-attend for any Jays fan, any sports fan.”
The derby is just one aspect of the overarching WCL All-Star Game Festival, which will take place in many locations on the lower island, though the main hub will be RAP.
Tickets for the home run derby on July 14th are currently available online as single day tickets, or as a package that also include tickets for the WCL All Star Game on July 15th. Package prices range from $40 to $85.
The last time the WCL All-Star Game was hosted in Victoria was 2013.
More announcements about the All-Star Game Festival are soon to come.
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