The Toronto Blue Jays have traded their star centre fielder Kevin Pillar, to somewhere a bit closer to home.

The West Hills, California native was traded to the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday in exchange for two right-handed pitchers, Juan De Paula and Derek Law, as well as infielder Alen Hanson.

Pillar was the longest tenured member of the Blue Jays, as he spent the first six seasons of his career in Toronto. The 30-year-old soon became a fan favourite, making highlight-reel catches, earning him the nickname ‘Superman.’

The 30-year-old batted for a .252 average last season with 40 doubles, 15 home runs, and 59 runs batted in (RBI) last season. Over his career Pillar batted for a .260 average, hitting 156 doubles and 55 home runs, appearing in 695 games over six seasons.

Pillar will make his return to Toronto in three weeks from now when the Giants come to the Rogers Centre April 23 and 24.