Trevor Plouffe
Baseball player and Minnesota Twins infielder
Born
June 15th, 1986
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Drafted by the Minnesota Twins in 2004 and debuted in Major League Baseball in 2010. Primarily played third base and had a significant stint with the Twins until 2016. Contributed to the team's performance over several seasons, renowned for offensive capability and durability. Transitioned to play for teams such as the Tampa Bay Rays and the Philadelphia Phillies before retiring from professional baseball.
Played for the Minnesota Twins from 2010 to 2016
Achieved a career-high 24 home runs in 2012
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