Trevor Plouffe

Born: 6/15/1986 in West Hills, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2010-05-21 | Final Game: 2018-07-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Trevor Patrick Plouffe

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Biography

Trevor Plouffe was a professional baseball player born in 1986, who made a notable impact in Major League Baseball from 2010 until his retirement in 2018. Primarily known for his versatility as a position player, Plouffe played in 830 games throughout his career, showcasing his ability to contribute both offensively and defensively. He recorded a total of 710 hits, including 106 home runs, and drove in 379 runs, while maintaining a batting average of .242. His skill set allowed him to be a reliable presence in the lineup, and he also demonstrated speed on the bases with 12 stolen bases over his career. Plouffe's career spanned a transformative period in baseball, characterized by an increasing emphasis on power hitting and player versatility. He played the majority of his career with the Minnesota Twins, where he became a fan favorite and a key contributor during his tenure. Known for his power from the right side of the plate, Plouffe's ability to hit home runs helped him carve out a niche in an era that celebrated offensive production and long-ball hitters. After his time with the Twins, he spent time with the Philadelphia Phillies and the Tampa Bay Rays, further cementing his legacy as a durable player who adapted to various roles throughout his career.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
830	2933	364	710	155	10	106	379	12	246	676	0.242	0.304	0.410	0.714	-395.9

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .304 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .410 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.714 vs. league average 0.725 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
2010	MIN	AL	22	41	7	6	1	0	2	6	0	0	14	0.146	—	—	—	—	0.0
2011	MIN	AL	81	286	47	68	18	1	8	31	3	25	71	0.238	.255 (-7%)	.320 (-5%)	.399 (-2%)	.719 (-3%)	-193.2
2012	MIN	AL	119	422	56	99	19	1	24	55	1	37	92	0.235	.254 (-8%)	.318 (-6%)	.405 (+12%)	.724 (+4%)	293.5
2013	MIN	AL	129	477	44	121	22	1	14	52	2	34	112	0.254	.253 (avg)	.317 (-3%)	.396 (-1%)	.714 (-2%)	-194.3
2014	MIN	AL	136	520	69	134	40	2	14	80	2	53	109	0.258	.251 (+3%)	.313 (+5%)	.386 (+10%)	.700 (+7%)	714.5
2015	MIN	AL	152	573	74	140	35	4	22	86	2	50	124	0.244	.254 (-4%)	.316 (-3%)	.404 (+7%)	.721 (+3%)	235.6
2016	MIN	AL	84	319	35	83	13	1	12	47	1	19	60	0.260	.255 (+2%)	.321 (-6%)	.417 (+1%)	.738 (-2%)	-179.7
2017	OAK	AL	58	182	22	39	5	0	7	14	1	16	58	0.214	.254 (-16%)	.324 (-15%)	.425 (-16%)	.750 (-16%)	-524.1
2017	TBR	AL	42	101	9	17	2	0	2	5	0	12	30	0.168	.254 (-34%)	.324 (-19%)	.425 (-42%)	.750 (-32%)	-524.1
2018	PHI	NL	7	12	1	3	0	0	1	3	0	0	6	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	47	35	314	29	3	30
2B	27	19	40	50	1	13
3B	611	592	444	1095	69	119
OF	31	27	45	3	1	1
SS	55	52	86	132	13	38

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2010	MIN	2B	2	0	2	4	0	1
2010	MIN	SS	9	7	13	20	1	5
2011	MIN	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2011	MIN	2B	17	15	32	36	1	10
2011	MIN	OF	13	11	19	1	0	1
2011	MIN	SS	45	45	73	111	11	33
2012	MIN	1B	3	1	14	0	0	2
2012	MIN	2B	4	2	5	8	0	2
2012	MIN	3B	95	93	64	180	17	14
2012	MIN	OF	17	15	25	2	1	0
2012	MIN	SS	1	0	0	1	1	0
2013	MIN	1B	2	0	2	0	0	0
2013	MIN	3B	120	118	91	194	13	25
2014	MIN	3B	127	127	109	226	14	25
2015	MIN	1B	17	13	122	11	1	7
2015	MIN	3B	140	138	101	277	11	32
2016	MIN	1B	13	13	106	10	1	10
2016	MIN	3B	63	60	31	114	6	13
2017	OAK	3B	52	47	33	91	6	9
2017	TBA	1B	11	8	70	8	1	11
2017	TBA	2B	3	1	0	2	0	0
2017	TBA	3B	12	9	15	11	2	1
2018	PHI	2B	1	1	1	0	0	0
2018	PHI	3B	2	0	0	2	0	0
2018	PHI	OF	1	1	1	0	0	0