Plawecki announced his retirement on his personal Instagram page Saturday. Plawecki served as a backup catcher in the majors from 2015-2022 and was in a few minor-league systems for the last two campaigns. He ended his playing career with the Padres at Triple-A El Paso and also announced that he would remain with the team as a minor-league coach.
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Kevin Plawecki
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Status
ACTIVE
Birthdate
2/26/1991 (35)
Status
RET
HT/WT
6'2", 208 lbs
Draft Info
2012: Rd 1; Pk 35 (NYM)
Birthplace
Hinsdale, IL, USA
Position
C
College
Purdue
Career History
San Diego Padres
2024-2025
(1 season)
Pittsburgh Pirates
2023-2024
(1 season)
Texas Rangers
2022-2023
(1 season)
Boston Red Sox
2020-2022
(3 seasons)
Cleveland Guardians
2019-2020
(1 season)
New York Mets
2015-2019
(4 seasons)
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