Phil Plantier

Born: 1/27/1969 in Manchester, NH, USA

MLB Debut: 1990-08-21 | Final Game: 1997-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Phillip Alan Plantier

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Biography

Phil Plantier was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1997. Born in 1969, he made his debut during an era marked by offensive explosion and the burgeoning popularity of baseball in the United States. Plantier primarily played as a position player, appearing in 610 games throughout his career. He showcased a blend of power and versatility, accumulating 457 hits, including 91 home runs and 292 RBIs. His batting average stood at .243, reflecting the challenges and competitive nature of the league during his tenure. Known for his strong left-handed swing, Plantier was a product of the changing dynamics of the 1990s, a time when hitters increasingly aimed for the long ball. In addition to his power, he contributed with 13 stolen bases, illustrating his ability to be a threat on the basepaths. While his career did not culminate in Hall of Fame accolades, Plantier's impact on the teams he played for, including the San Diego Padres and the Boston Red Sox, left a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike. His journey through the majors remains a testament to the dedication and perseverance required to succeed in professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
610	1883	260	457	90	3	91	292	13	237	476	0.243	0.332	0.439	0.770	1745.1

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.

Career OBP .332 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .439 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — +8.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.770 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1990	BOS	AL	14	15	1	2	1	0	0	3	0	4	6	0.133	—	—	—	—	0.0
1991	BOS	AL	53	148	27	49	7	1	11	35	1	23	38	0.331	.255 (+29%)	.323 (+30%)	.384 (+60%)	.708 (+46%)	1207.9
1992	BOS	AL	108	349	46	86	19	0	7	30	2	44	83	0.246	.255 (-4%)	.322 (+3%)	.377 (-4%)	.699 (-1%)	32.4
1993	SDP	NL	138	462	67	111	20	1	34	100	4	61	124	0.240	.265 (-9%)	.332 (+1%)	.403 (+26%)	.735 (+15%)	1335.3
1994	SDP	NL	96	341	44	75	21	0	18	41	3	36	91	0.220	.269 (-18%)	.338 (-11%)	.424 (+4%)	.763 (-3%)	-241.0
1995	HOU	NL	22	68	12	17	2	0	4	15	0	11	19	0.250	.266 (-6%)	.337 (+3%)	.417 (+9%)	.755 (+7%)	73.2
1995	SDP	NL	54	148	21	38	4	0	5	19	1	17	29	0.257	.266 (-4%)	.337 (-1%)	.417 (-8%)	.755 (-5%)	73.2
1996	OAK	AL	73	231	29	49	8	1	7	31	2	28	56	0.212	.269 (-21%)	.340 (-11%)	.426 (-19%)	.767 (-15%)	-647.5
1997	SDP	NL	10	8	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	3	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1997	STL	NL	42	113	13	29	8	0	5	18	0	11	27	0.257	.266 (-4%)	.336 (-1%)	.419 (+10%)	.756 (+5%)	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	504	478	940	40	20	7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1990	BOS	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1991	BOS	OF	40	36	80	1	2	0
1992	BOS	OF	76	71	148	6	4	0
1993	SDN	OF	134	131	272	14	3	3
1994	SDN	OF	91	89	158	5	2	1
1995	HOU	OF	20	19	25	0	1	0
1995	SDN	OF	39	38	64	5	3	1
1996	OAK	OF	68	60	138	8	4	2
1997	SDN	OF	3	2	3	0	0	0
1997	SLN	OF	32	32	52	1	1	0