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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Adam Plutko, 34-year-old right-handed pitcher, has announced his retirement from professional baseball after 13 seasons. He spent four of his five MLB seasons with the Cleveland Guardians (2016-2020), one season with the Baltimore Orioles (2021), and had a successful stint in the KBO with the LG Twins (2022-2023) where he posted a 15-5 record and 2.39 ERA. After returning to the United States, he spent time in the minor leagues with the Minnesota Twins and Cincinnati Reds. Plutko underwent pelvic surgery that ended his comeback attempt, and he was unable to secure a new team after becoming a free agent following the Triple-A Louisville Bats season. He finished his MLB career with a 5.39 ERA over 88 appearances (37 starts) across five seasons.
Strengths
- + Successful international career in KBO with strong 15-5 record and 2.39 ERA
- + Drafted and developed by Cleveland Guardians organization
- + 13-year professional career demonstrating longevity
- + Expressed gratitude and positive perspective on retirement
- + Played for multiple MLB organizations showing adaptability
Weaknesses
- - Career-ending pelvic injury requiring surgery
- - 5.39 ERA in MLB career indicating inconsistent performance
- - Unable to secure new team after becoming free agent
- - Last MLB appearance in 2021, five years before retirement
- - Allegations of underperformance during KBO tenure that were later disproven by injury diagnosis
About
Adam Plutko is a sp for the Chicago Cubs.
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