{"playerId":2171,"percentChange":0.1,"averageDraftPosition":260,"percentOwned":0.1,"playerRaterSEASON":-2.6,"playerRater7DAY":1,"mostRecentNews":{"news":"Plouffe started at third base and went 1-for-3 in Wednesday's loss to the White Sox.","spin":"Plouffe continues to be in the lineup most days between third base and right field. Both positions remain in flux and Plouffe has a chance to establish himself as a regular if he can get a few more hits. He's drawing walks and hitting for power, but at some point his batting average also needs to clear the Mendoza Line. Despite hitting three home runs in May, he's also hitting just .184 for the month.","date":"Thu May 24"},"fullName":"Trevor Plouffe","seasonOutlook":{"outlook":"What do you do with a shortstop who shows a little power but struggles throwing the ball to first? If you are Minnesota, you tell Plouffe to turn in his infielder's mitt for one better suited to catch fly balls and make him your reserve outfielder. Aside from his throwing woes, Plouffe struggles making contact, and since his power is not sufficient to have his bat play full time in the outfield, it looks as though Plouffe will be relegated to backup and pinch-hitting duties, and the Twins do have several positions where a pinch hitter with pop might be necessary in close games. But since he does have shortstop eligibility this season, he could be useful in deep leagues as a middle infielder.","seasonId":2012,"date":"Wed Feb 15"},"playerRater30DAY":-0.7,"playerRater15DAY":0.5,"positionRank":36}