There comes a point when all great journeys must conclude, and for me as a player, that time has arrived. It’s time to turn the page and move forward. I have been incredibly fortunate to play this game throughout my life, including 13 amazing years as a professional. I am deeply grateful to every team that gave me the honor of wearing their uniform. Each opportunity was a privilege, and I never took a single moment for granted. There comes a time when every journey must come to an end, and for me as a player, that moment is here. It’s time to close this chapter and embrace what lies ahead. I feel truly blessed to have spent my life playing this game, including 13 unforgettable years as a professional. I am profoundly thankful to every team that allowed me to wear their uniform. Each experience was an honor, and I cherished every moment along the way.
In 2023, Kevin Plawecki signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres but never made it onto the Texas Rangers’ roster during the season.
At 33 years old, Plawecki played for four teams throughout his career. He joined the Boston Red Sox in 2020 and was instrumental in popularizing Callum Scott’s remix of “Dancing On My Own” as the team’s celebratory anthem during their 2021 ALCS run.
However, the Red Sox released Plawecki late in the 2022 season, a move that stirred controversy among the team’s veterans. Pitcher Rich Hill described his departure as a “big hit” to the clubhouse, while Nathan Eovaldi expressed to WEEI’s Rob Bradford that he was both “shocked” and “disappointed” by the decision.
Over his 447 career games, Plawecki posted a .235 batting average, hitting 22 home runs and recording 137 RBIs.
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