Trevor Plouffe
A versatile MLB journeyman who transformed from a first-round draft pick into a sharp, modern baseball media voice.
Born 1986 (age 40)·American baseball player·Birthday: June 15·Millennials
Biography
Trevor Plouffe's professional journey began with the promise of a top draft pick, selected 20th overall by the Minnesota Twins straight out of a California high school. For years, he was the quintessential utility man, logging time at nearly every position on the diamond for four different teams. His bat had moments of real power, including a 24-home run season in 2012 that cemented him as Minnesota's everyday third baseman for a stretch. But Plouffe's second act has arguably made a larger impact. After retiring in 2019, he swiftly pivoted to media, co-hosting the popular 'Talkin’ Baseball' podcast. His analysis, informed by a recent player's perspective and a willingness to engage with advanced statistics, has made him a distinctive and influential voice for a new generation of fans, bridging the gap between the clubhouse and the digital bleachers.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Trevor was born in 1986, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Trevor Was Born
The biggest hits of 1986
#1 Movie
Top Gun
Best Picture
Platoon
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Trevor's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1986Born
Challenger disaster; Chernobyl nuclear meltdown
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $66,600Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"That's What Friends Are For" — Dionne & FriendsBest Picture: Platoon
1991Started school
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1999Became a teenager
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2002Could drive
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2004Could vote
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Turned 21
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2016Turned 30
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2026Turned 40
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Selected in the first round (20th overall) by the Minnesota Twins in the 2004 MLB draft.
- Hit a career-high 24 home runs for the Twins during the 2012 season.
- Played in over 900 MLB games across ten seasons with four different franchises.
- Co-founded the 'Talkin’ Baseball' podcast, a major platform in baseball digital media.
Did You Know?
He was originally drafted as a shortstop but played every position except pitcher, catcher, and center field in his MLB career.
Plouffe and his wife named their son 'Mays,' after baseball Hall of Famer Willie Mays.
He hit his first major league home run off pitcher C.J. Wilson of the Texas Rangers in 2011.
He is the older brother of musician and songwriter Tyler Plouffe.
“I was a utility guy, and I took pride in being ready anywhere.”
