January 30, 2025

Kevin Plawecki has decided to retire after nine seasons in Major League Baseball.

The former Boston Red Sox catcher revealed the news on his Instagram page Saturday night.

There comes a time where all good things must come to an end. As a player, it’s time for me to move on. I’ve been blessed to play this game my whole life including the last 13 years professionally. I cannot thank every team enough for the opportunities to wear their uniforms. I did not take it for granted.

Every step of the way, I’ve tried my best to stay true to myself and over the years I’ve been blessed to be around the best teammates, coaches, trainers, clubbies, agents, and fans. Every single one of you helped me become the person I am today. Thank you!

Plawecki concluded the essay by announcing that he will join the San Diego Padres as a minor league player development coach.

He signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres in 2023, although he never made the Texas Rangers’ roster that season.

Throughout his career, the 33-year-old has played for four different teams. He joined the Red Sox in 2020 and was instrumental in the team’s decision to use Callum Scott’s remix of “Dancing On My Own” as their celebratory music during Boston’s 2021 ALCS run.

Some of the veterans in the clubhouse were upset when the Red Sox released Plawecki near the end of the 2022 season. Rich Hill claimed removing someone like Plawecki from the clubhouse was a “big hit,” while Nathan Eovaldi told WEEI’s Rob Bradford that he was “shocked” and “disappointed” with the decision.

In 447 career games, Plawecki batted .235 with 22 home runs and 137 RBI.

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