Phil Plantier
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1990-1997)
Phil Plantier was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1997 for 5 teams, including the Boston Red Sox, a span of 8 seasons. In 610 career games, he hit .243 with 457 hits, 91 home runs, and 292 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 1,868.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1990-08-21
- Last Game
- 1997-09-28
Full name: Phillip Alan Plantier
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 610 | 1,883 | 260 | 457 | 90 | 3 | 91 | 292 | 13 | 237 | 476 | .243 | .332 | .439 | .770 | 1,868 |
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 .770 vs. league average .737 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| 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 | .133 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | BOS | AL | 53 | 148 | 27 | 49 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 35 | 1 | 23 | 38 | .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 | .246 | .255 (-4%) | .322 (+3%) | .377 (-4%) | .699 (-1%) | 32.4 |
| 1993 | SDN | NL | 138 | 462 | 67 | 111 | 20 | 1 | 34 | 100 | 4 | 61 | 124 | .240 | .265 (-9%) | .332 (+1%) | .403 (+26%) | .735 (+15%) | 1335.3 |
| 1994 | SDN | NL | 96 | 341 | 44 | 75 | 21 | 0 | 18 | 41 | 3 | 36 | 91 | .220 | .269 (-18%) | .338 (-11%) | .424 (+4%) | .763 (-3%) | -204.7 |
| 1995 | HOU | NL | 22 | 68 | 12 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 11 | 19 | .250 | .266 (-6%) | .337 (+3%) | .417 (+9%) | .755 (+7%) | 73.2 |
| 1995 | SDN | NL | 54 | 148 | 21 | 38 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 1 | 17 | 29 | .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 | .212 | .269 (-21%) | .340 (-11%) | .426 (-19%) | .767 (-15%) | -570.4 |
| 1997 | SDN | NL | 10 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1997 | SLN | NL | 42 | 113 | 13 | 29 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 0 | 11 | 27 | .257 | .266 (-4%) | .336 (-1%) | .419 (+10%) | .756 (+5%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 610 | 1,883 | 260 | 457 | 90 | 3 | 91 | 292 | 13 | 237 | 476 | .243 | — | — | — | — | 1,947 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (610 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 310 | 941 | 125 | 225 | 40 | 143 | .239 |
| Away | 300 | 942 | 135 | 232 | 51 | 149 | .246 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-28 | STL | CHC | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997-09-26 | STL | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997-09-25 | STL | CIN | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997-09-24 | STL | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-23 | STL | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-22 | STL | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997-09-20 | STL | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997-09-18 | STL | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-17 | STL | CHC | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-16 | STL | LAD | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
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 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 383 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 126 |
| Designated Hitter | 33 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Player of the Week | Week of 1993-08-28 |
Salary History
Phil Plantier's recorded salaries total $3,545,000 over 6 seasons, 1990 to 1996. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Plantier's career ran from 1990 to 1997. No salary is recorded for 1991 and 1997.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | OAK | AL | $500,000 |
| 1995 | HOU | NL | $2,000,000 |
| 1994 | SDN | NL | $500,000 |
| 1993 | SDN | NL | $245,000 |
| 1992 | BOS | AL | $200,000 |
| 1990 | BOS | AL | $100,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $3,545,000 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 8th | 1.0 | 140 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Phil Plantier (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Phil Plantier: the record in brief
Phil Plantier's major league career runs from a debut on August 21, 1990 to a final game on September 28, 1997. By club, Plantier's seasons break down as the Boston Red Sox (1990 through 1992), the San Diego Padres (1993 through 1997), the Houston Astros (1995), the Oakland Athletics (1996), and the St. Louis Cardinals (1997). At 6 feet, 0 inches and 175 pounds, Plantier is listed as an outfielder. Plantier threw right-handed and batted left-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is January 27, 1969, in Manchester, NH, USA. The given name on file is Phillip Alan Plantier.
The batting record for Plantier: 610 games, 457 hits in 1,883 at bats, and a .243 average, adding 91 homers and 292 RBI. Plantier's career OPS of .770 combines a .332 on-base mark with .439 slugging. Plantier's .243 average ran 7.9% below the .263 that the league posted over the same seasons. For power, 1993 stands out: 34 home runs with the San Diego Padres. 1993 produced Plantier's most hits, 111 of them for the San Diego Padres.
Frequently Asked Questions about Phil Plantier
- What years did Phil Plantier play?
- Phil Plantier played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1997.
- Was Phil Plantier a pitcher?
- No. Phil Plantier was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Phil Plantier hit?
- Phil Plantier hit 91 career home runs with 457 hits.
- What teams did Phil Plantier play for?
- Phil Plantier played for 5 teams: the Boston Red Sox (1990–1992), the San Diego Padres (1993–1995, 1997), the Houston Astros (1995), the Oakland Athletics (1996), and the St. Louis Cardinals (1997).
- What were Phil Plantier's career stats?
- In 610 games, Phil Plantier had 457 hits, 91 home runs, 292 RBI, 260 runs, and 13 stolen bases, with a .243 batting average.
- How much did Phil Plantier earn in his career?
- Phil Plantier's recorded salaries total $3,545,000 over 6 seasons, 1990 to 1996. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Plantier's career ran from 1990 to 1997. No salary is recorded for 1991 and 1997.
- What was Phil Plantier's salary?
- Phil Plantier's last recorded salary was $500,000, in 1996. His highest recorded salary was $2,000,000, in 1995, and his lowest was $100,000, in 1990. The Salary History table lists each season from 1990 to 1996.
- What position did Phil Plantier play?
- Phil Plantier played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Phil Plantier and how much did he weigh?
- Phil Plantier was listed at 6 feet and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Phil Plantier hit each season?
- Phil Plantier's home runs by season: 0 in 1990, 11 in 1991, 7 in 1992, 34 in 1993, 18 in 1994, 9 in 1995, 7 in 1996, and 5 in 1997. His most in one season was 34, in 1993.
- What was Phil Plantier's career batting average?
- Phil Plantier batted .243 over his career, with 457 hits in 1,883 at bats.
- How many RBI did Phil Plantier have?
- Phil Plantier drove in 292 runs in his career.
- Is Phil Plantier in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Phil Plantier has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.