Trevor Plouffe
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2010-2018)
Trevor Plouffe was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2018 for 4 teams, including the Minnesota Twins, a span of 9 seasons. In 830 career games, he hit .242 with 710 hits, 106 home runs, and 379 RBI.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2010-05-21
- Last Game
- 2018-07-26
Full name: Trevor Patrick Plouffe
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 830 | 2,933 | 364 | 710 | 155 | 10 | 106 | 379 | 12 | 246 | 676 | .242 | .304 | .410 | .714 | -219 |
Career AVG .242 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons β near league average.
Career OBP .304 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons β near league average.
Career SLG .410 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons β near league average.
Career OPS .714 vs. league average .725 across their career seasons β 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | MIN | AL | 22 | 41 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 14 | .146 | β | β | β | β | 0.0 |
| 2011 | MIN | AL | 81 | 286 | 47 | 68 | 18 | 1 | 8 | 31 | 3 | 25 | 71 | .238 | .255 (-7%) | .320 (-5%) | .399 (-2%) | .719 (-3%) | -168.1 |
| 2012 | MIN | AL | 119 | 422 | 56 | 99 | 19 | 1 | 24 | 55 | 1 | 37 | 92 | .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 | .254 | .253 (avg) | .317 (-3%) | .396 (-1%) | .714 (-2%) | -156.9 |
| 2014 | MIN | AL | 136 | 520 | 69 | 134 | 40 | 2 | 14 | 80 | 2 | 53 | 109 | .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 | .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 | .260 | .255 (+2%) | .321 (-6%) | .417 (+1%) | .738 (-2%) | -155.5 |
| 2017 | OAK | AL | 58 | 182 | 22 | 39 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 1 | 16 | 58 | .214 | .254 (-16%) | .324 (-15%) | .425 (-16%) | .750 (-16%) | -473.2 |
| 2017 | TBA | AL | 42 | 101 | 9 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 30 | .168 | .254 (-34%) | .324 (-19%) | .425 (-42%) | .750 (-32%) | -473.2 |
| 2018 | PHI | NL | 7 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .250 | β | β | β | β | 0.0 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 830 | 2,933 | 364 | 710 | 155 | 10 | 106 | 379 | 12 | 246 | 676 | .242 | — | — | — | — | -183 | ||
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 (830 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 437 | 1541 | 192 | 393 | 63 | 209 | .255 |
| Away | 393 | 1392 | 172 | 317 | 43 | 170 | .228 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-26 | PHI | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018-07-24 | PHI | LAD | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018-07-23 | PHI | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018-07-22 | PHI | SDP | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018-07-20 | PHI | SDP | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-07-13 | PHI | MIA | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018-07-10 | PHI | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-10-01 | TBR | BAL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017-09-29 | TBR | BAL | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017-09-28 | TBR | NYY | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 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 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 47 |
| Second Base | 27 |
| Third Base | 611 |
| Shortstop | 55 |
| Left Field | 5 |
| Right Field | 27 |
| Designated Hitter | 55 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Player of the Week | Week of 2014-08-24 |
Salary History
Trevor Plouffe's recorded salaries total $15,405,000 over 5 seasons, 2012 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Plouffe's career ran from 2010 to 2018. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2010 and 2011.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | MIN | AL | $7,250,000 |
| 2015 | MIN | AL | $4,800,000 |
| 2014 | MIN | AL | $2,350,000 |
| 2013 | MIN | AL | $520,000 |
| 2012 | MIN | AL | $485,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $15,405,000 | ||
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative β closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Trevor Plouffe (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Trevor Plouffe: the record in brief
The profile opens with Trevor Plouffe's first major league game on May 21, 2010; the last one listed came on July 26, 2018. Club by club, the record runs the Minnesota Twins (2010 through 2016), the Oakland Athletics (2017), the Tampa Bay Rays (2017), and the Philadelphia Phillies (2018). Plouffe is listed as a third baseman at 6'2" and 215 pounds. Plouffe threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. Plouffe was born on June 15, 1986, in West Hills, CA, USA. Plouffe's full given name, per the bio, is Trevor Patrick Plouffe.
Across 830 games at the plate, Plouffe's career line reads 710 hits in 2,933 at bats for a .242 average; the totals also include 106 homers and 379 RBI. The on-base percentage is .304 and the slugging percentage .410, for an OPS of .714. Plouffe hit .242 while the league hit .254 over the same span, a figure close to average. No season beat the 24 home runs Plouffe hit in 2012. 2015 produced Plouffe's most hits, 140 of them for the Minnesota Twins. Plouffe drove in a season-high 86 runs in 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions about Trevor Plouffe
- What years did Trevor Plouffe play?
- Trevor Plouffe played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2018.
- Was Trevor Plouffe a pitcher?
- No. Trevor Plouffe was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Trevor Plouffe hit?
- Trevor Plouffe hit 106 career home runs with 710 hits.
- What teams did Trevor Plouffe play for?
- Trevor Plouffe played for 4 teams: the Minnesota Twins (2010β2016), the Oakland Athletics (2017), the Tampa Bay Rays (2017), and the Philadelphia Phillies (2018).
- What were Trevor Plouffe's career stats?
- In 830 games, Trevor Plouffe had 710 hits, 106 home runs, 379 RBI, 364 runs, and 12 stolen bases, with a .242 batting average.
- How much did Trevor Plouffe earn in his career?
- Trevor Plouffe's recorded salaries total $15,405,000 over 5 seasons, 2012 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Plouffe's career ran from 2010 to 2018. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2010 and 2011.
- What was Trevor Plouffe's salary?
- Trevor Plouffe's last recorded salary was $7,250,000, in 2016. His highest recorded salary was $7,250,000, in 2016, and his lowest was $485,000, in 2012. The Salary History table lists each season from 2012 to 2016.
- What position did Trevor Plouffe play?
- Trevor Plouffe played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Trevor Plouffe and how much did he weigh?
- Trevor Plouffe was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 215 pounds.
- How many home runs did Trevor Plouffe hit each season?
- Trevor Plouffe's home runs by season: 2 in 2010, 8 in 2011, 24 in 2012, 14 in 2013, 14 in 2014, 22 in 2015, 12 in 2016, 9 in 2017, and 1 in 2018. His most in one season was 24, in 2012.
- What was Trevor Plouffe's career batting average?
- Trevor Plouffe batted .242 over his career, with 710 hits in 2,933 at bats.
- How many RBI did Trevor Plouffe have?
- Trevor Plouffe drove in 379 runs in his career.
- Is Trevor Plouffe in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Trevor Plouffe has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.