Countdown Meltdown: Plouffe Added to Winter Meltdown Lineup

Trevor Plouffe is a very familiar name to Twins fans. Not only did he play in 723 games for the Twins between 2010 and 2016, he was, and continues to be, a fan favorite. Over his time with the Twins, his 148 doubles rank 25th in team history. He ranks 20th with 96 home runs. He is the Twins all-time leader in most buttons left unbuttoned on a game jersey.

While he spent parts of seven seasons with the Minnesota, Plouffe actually spent 13 seasons in the Twins organization. Plouffe was the 20th overall pick in the June 2004 draft out of Crespi Carmelite High School in Encino, California.

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Looking Back: 2004 MLB Draft, First-Round

7 - Homer Bailey (Reds)

20 - Trevor Plouffe (Twins)

22 - Glen Perkins (Twins, via Mariners for losing Eddie Guardado in free agency)

23 - Phil Hughes (Yankees)

25 - Kyle Waldrop (Twins, via Cubs for losing LaTroy Hawkins in free agency)

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He worked his way up the organizational ladder and made his debut in 2010 at shortstop. He spent a couple of seasons riding that Rochester-to-Minnesota train before establishing himself as a full-time big leaguer in 2012. He played all over the diamond before becoming a very solid defensive third baseman while developing his extra-base power.

Plouffe became a free agent after the 2016 season. He spent time with the A’s to start 2017 before being traded to the Rays where he worked with current Twins manager Rocco Baldelli. He signed with the Rangers in 2018 but ended up playing seven games with the Phillies that year. He had three hits in 12 at-bats, but one of them was a walk-off home run. (Instead of showing you the Phillies walk-off, here’s a 2015 walk-off for the Twins!)

He went to spring training with the Phillies in 2019 but was released before the season started.

Plouffe has kept himself busy since his playing days came to an end. During the postseason, he provided analysis for Stadium.

https://twitter.com/Stadium/status/1189618219784519680

He’s been on several radio stations and podcasts:

https://twitter.com/trevorplouffe/status/1202345916855771136

He accomplished many things on the field during his baseball career and now he’s working on his list of accomplishments after his playing career.

https://twitter.com/trevorplouffe/status/1207093799559684096

And he’s also working with and helping develop the Twins first-round pick in the 2034 draft. (I’m certain Twins scouts in southern California already have an initial report on this young talent.)

https://twitter.com/trevorplouffe/status/1202993043692912642

We are very excited that Trevor Plouffe will be joining us at the Twins Daily Winter Meltdown on Saturday night.

For those who will be attending Saturday night’s Winter Meltdown (which is sold out), you will receive:

• The 2020 Twins Daily Winter Meltdown Pint Glass.
  
• Two complimentary local craft pints from 612 Brew
  
• Drink specials and tasting tables from Gray Duck Vodka and Proper Twelve Irish Whiskey.
  
• Food stations.
  
• Interviews with Kent Hrbek and Trevor Plouffe and
  
• Several raffle prizes