Kevin Plawecki, baseball player, 2015-2022

Kevin Plawecki

Born: 2/26/1991 in Hinsdale, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 2015-04-21 | Final Game: 2022-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 208 lbs

Full name: Kevin Jeffrey Plawecki

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Biography

Kevin Plawecki, born in 1991, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2015 to 2022. Known primarily as a catcher, Plawecki showcased his skills over the course of 449 games, during which he accumulated a total of 298 hits and achieved a career batting average of .235. He contributed significantly to his teams with 22 home runs and 137 runs batted in, demonstrating a solid offensive presence behind the plate. His ability to handle pitching staffs and contribute offensively made him a reliable player in the league. Drafted by the New York Mets in 2012, Plawecki made his MLB debut in 2015 and quickly became known for his strong defensive capabilities and leadership qualities. Throughout his career, he played for various teams, including the Mets and the Boston Red Sox, navigating the challenges of a rapidly evolving game that saw an increased emphasis on analytics and player versatility. Though his batting average reflected the challenges faced by many players in the modern era, Plawecki's commitment to the game and his ability to adapt left a lasting impression on teammates and fans alike. He retired from professional baseball on October 4, 2022, leaving behind a legacy as a dedicated competitor in a dynamic and competitive sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 7 0 0 0 0 7.7 6 4 3 1 0 4.70 0

Career ERA 4.70 vs. league average 4.29 across their career seasons — 9.5% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2017 NYN NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3.0 5 4 0 0 12.00 — 0.0
2019 CLE AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.0 0 0 0 0 0.00 — 0.0
2020 BOS AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.7 0 0 1 0 0.00 — 0.0
2021 BOS AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0.00 — 0.0
2022 BOS AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 1 0 0 0 0.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
449 1268 119 298 63 3 22 137 2 119 278 0.235 0.313 0.341 0.654 -2110.2

Career AVG .235 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.

Career OBP .313 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .341 vs. league average .414 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.654 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 10.8% below 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
2015 NYN NL 73 233 18 51 9 0 3 21 0 17 60 0.219 .254 (-14%) .316 (-12%) .404 (-27%) .721 (-20%) -826.8
2016 NYN NL 48 132 6 26 6 0 1 11 0 17 33 0.197 .255 (-23%) .321 (-7%) .417 (-36%) .738 (-24%) -501.9
2017 NYN NL 37 100 11 26 5 0 3 13 1 14 17 0.260 .254 (+2%) .324 (+12%) .425 (-6%) .750 (+2%) 82.4
2018 NYN NL 79 238 33 50 13 2 7 30 0 28 65 0.210 .247 (-15%) .318 (-1%) .409 (-10%) .727 (-6%) -198.5
2019 CLE AL 60 158 13 35 10 0 3 17 0 12 31 0.222 .252 (-12%) .322 (-11%) .434 (-21%) .757 (-17%) -491.2
2020 BOS AL 24 82 8 28 5 1 1 17 1 5 14 0.341 .244 (+40%) .321 (+22%) .417 (+11%) .739 (+16%) 231.9
2021 BOS AL 64 157 15 45 7 0 3 15 0 12 26 0.287 .243 (+18%) .317 (+10%) .410 (-5%) .727 (+1%) 80.3
2022 BOS AL 61 157 15 34 8 0 1 12 0 14 28 0.217 .242 (-11%) .311 (-8%) .394 (-27%) .706 (-19%) -486.4
2022 TEX AL 3 11 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0.273 — — — — -486.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 7 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0.143

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2021 ALCS BOS 3 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000
2021 ALDS2 BOS 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2021 ALWC BOS 1 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.500

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 10 4 31 3 0 0
C 406 345 3051 150 15 9
P 7 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2015 NYN C 70 66 558 36 1 1
2016 NYN C 45 38 321 20 4 2
2017 NYN 1B 2 2 15 1 0 0
2017 NYN C 29 24 191 11 0 1
2017 NYN P 2 0 0 0 0 0
2018 NYN 1B 3 2 12 0 0 0
2018 NYN C 71 64 597 31 4 1
2019 CLE 1B 1 0 1 1 0 0
2019 CLE C 57 46 418 19 2 2
2019 CLE P 2 0 0 0 0 0
2020 BOS 1B 2 0 2 1 0 0
2020 BOS C 20 18 168 7 1 0
2020 BOS P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2021 BOS 1B 2 0 1 0 0 0
2021 BOS C 53 40 382 12 2 1
2021 BOS P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2022 BOS C 58 46 396 14 0 1
2022 BOS P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2022 TEX C 3 3 20 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 7
Catcher 406
First Base 10
Designated Hitter 8

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 NYN NL $511,360
Total Career Earnings $511,360