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Nicholas Raymond Plummer (born July 31, 1996) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets.

Key Information

Plummer attended Brother Rice High School in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals with the 23rd overall selection in the 2015 MLB draft. He spent seven years in their minor league system before signing with the Mets as a free agent in 2021.

Amateur career

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Plummer attended Brother Rice High School in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Plummer became a starter on the varsity baseball team his freshman year.[1] As a junior, he batted .573 with eight home runs and 34 runs batted in (RBIs).[2] In 2015, the American Baseball Coaches Association named him the National Player of the Year among high schoolers.[3] Plummer committed to the University of Kentucky to play college baseball.[4]

Professional career

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St. Louis Cardinals

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Plummer was considered one of the top prospects for the 2015 Major League Baseball draft and was selected 23rd overall by the St. Louis Cardinals.[5][6] He signed on June 15, for a $2.124 million bonus.[7] He spent his entire first season in minor leagues with the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League Cardinals, playing in 51 games and batting .228 with eight doubles, one home run and 22 RBIs. Prior to the 2016 season, Baseball America ranked him as the eighth-best prospect in the Cardinals' system.[8] He missed the entire 2016 season after surgery on his hand.[9] He returned in 2017, playing for the Peoria Chiefs of the Class A Midwest League, posting a .198 batting average with four home runs and 17 RBIs in 92 games.[10]

Plummer returned to Peoria in 2018, batting .205 with eight home runs and thirty RBIs in 104 games.[11] In 2019, he played for the Palm Beach Cardinals of the Class A-Advanced Florida State League, slashing .176/.312/.294 with five home runs and 29 RBIs over 96 games.[12] Covid canceled 2020.

Plummer began the 2021 season with the Springfield Cardinals of the Double-A Central.[13] On July 8, he hit three home runs, including a two run walk-off, in a game against the Tulsa Drillers, becoming the second Springfield player ever (alongside Nolan Gorman) to hit three home runs in a single regular season game.[14][15] St. Louis named him their Player of the Month for July after hitting .326 with six home runs, five doubles, one triple and 21 RBIs while reaching base safely in all 24 games for the month.[16] On August 7, he set a Springfield record after reaching base in his 33rd straight game, passing Tommy Edman who reached 32 straight times in 2018.[17] On August 23, after slashing .283/.404/.489 with 13 home runs, 46 RBIs, and 17 doubles over ninety games, he was promoted to the Memphis Redbirds of the Triple-A East.[18] Following the season’s end, after not being added to the Cardinals’ 40-man roster, Plummer elected free agency.[19]

New York Mets

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Plummer batting for the Syracuse Mets, 2022

On November 24, 2021, Plummer signed a one-year, major league deal with the New York Mets.[20] Plummer made his Major League debut with the Mets on April 15, 2022, at Citi Field against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He entered the game in the ninth inning as a defensive replacement for Starling Marte in right field.[21] Two days later, he lined out against Matt Peacock in his first Major League plate appearance.[22][23] On April 18, He was returned to the minor leagues when Brandon Nimmo returned from the injured list.[24] Recalled on May 28, Plummer's first Major League hit was a game-tying bottom of the ninth home run against the Philadelphia Phillies on May 29.[25] He became the 14th player in Mets history to hit a home run as their first career hit; the first since Jeremy Hefner during the 2012 season. After hitting a home run in his second straight game in a win against the Washington Nationals, Plummer became the first player in Mets history to hit a home run in each of his first two career starts. On August 16, 2022, Plummer was designated for assignment. He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A Syracuse Mets on August 19.[26] He elected free agency following the season on November 10.[27]

Cincinnati Reds

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On February 3, 2023, Plummer signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds organization.[28] Plummer was released by the Reds on March 27.[29]

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Nicholas Raymond Plummer (born July 31, 1996) is an American professional baseball . Selected in the first round (23rd overall) of the 2015 (MLB) Draft by the Cardinals out of Brother Rice High School in , Plummer spent six seasons in the Cardinals' system, where he was regarded as a top prospect known for his left-handed power and speed. After electing minor-league free agency following the 2021 season, Plummer signed a one-year major league contract with the worth $700,000. He made his MLB debut on April 15, 2022, and appeared in 14 games that season, batting .138 with 4 hits, 2 home runs, and 6 RBIs over 31 plate appearances. Plummer became the first Mets player to hit home runs in each of his first two career starts, showcasing his power potential despite limited playing time. Following the 2022 season, Plummer signed a contract with the on February 3, 2023, but was released on March 27, 2023. He signed another deal with the Reds in February 2025, only to be released again before the start of the season. As of November 2025, Plummer remains a , having spent much of his professional career in the across multiple organizations without establishing a sustained MLB role.

Early life and amateur career

Early life

Nicholas Raymond Plummer was born on July 31, 1996, in Lathrup Village, . Raised in the area by his single mother, Ann, following his parents' divorce, Plummer grew up in a supportive family environment that emphasized perseverance and hard work. His , Scott Leonard, entered the family when Plummer was young and became a pivotal influence, providing emotional guidance and connecting him to opportunities; Leonard later coached Plummer starting at age 12, shaping his early development in the sport. Plummer's initial exposure to baseball came at age four, when he joined local youth leagues in the Detroit suburbs, including the Southfield recreational league, where he played until age ten. He also participated in other youth sports like , soccer, and football, but quickly emerged as his favorite and the one that came most naturally to him. By his pre-teen years, Plummer transitioned to competitive travel teams such as the South Oakland A's, Macomb Mud Hens, Motor City Hitdogs, Michigan Bulls, Midwest Pelicans, and Huntington Hounds, often playing in tournaments across the Midwest despite Michigan's harsh winters, which he later credited for building his resilience. As a child, Plummer was described as a "chunky kid" without an immediately imposing athletic build, yet he displayed raw talent in during early travel games, catching the attention of coaches like those on opposing teams. His multi-sport background helped foster overall athleticism, laying the groundwork for his later specialization in at Brother Rice High School.

High school career

Nick Plummer attended Brother Rice High School in , from 2011 to 2015, where he emerged as a standout in . During his junior season in 2014, Plummer posted a .573 , along with 8 home runs and 34 RBIs, helping lead Brother Rice to the state semifinals. In his senior year of 2015, he batted .500, scoring 68 runs while recording 22 doubles, 6 triples, 6 home runs, 23 RBIs, and 32 stolen bases, contributing to the team's fourth consecutive Catholic League title. Plummer's performance earned him several prestigious awards, including the Michigan Gatorade Player of the Year, Michigan Mr. Baseball by the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association, ABCA High School Player of the Year, and selection to the ABCA/Rawlings High School first team. He was also named to the All-USA High School Baseball second team nationally and the first team for . Plummer committed to play at the . He participated in high-profile amateur events, including the 2014 at , where he showcased his skills against top national prospects.

Professional career

Draft and minor leagues with St. Louis Cardinals

Plummer was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the first round, 23rd overall, of the out of Brother Rice High School in . He signed with the organization on June 15, 2015, receiving a $2.124 million signing bonus, the slot value for his draft position, and was assigned to the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League Cardinals. In his professional debut season, Plummer appeared in 51 games for the Gulf Coast League Cardinals, batting .228 with one , 22 RBIs, and eight stolen bases, while drawing a league-leading 39 walks and scoring 43 runs to lead the circuit. He was rated as the Gulf Coast League's No. 8 prospect and named the league's "Best Hitter for Average" by Baseball America. Plummer missed the entire 2016 season after undergoing to remove a piece of his from his right wrist, followed by a procedure to repair cartilage in the same area. Returning in 2017, Plummer spent the season with the Single-A , where he played 92 games and hit .198 with four home runs, 17 RBIs, and eight stolen bases, though he missed time due to an oblique strain. He remained with in 2018, appearing in 104 games and posting a .205 average with eight home runs, 30 RBIs, and 10 stolen bases, again sidelined briefly by an oblique injury. In 2019, Plummer advanced to the High-A , playing 96 games and batting .176 with five home runs and 29 RBIs, as he continued to work through swing adjustments amid ongoing recovery from prior injuries. The 2020 minor league season was canceled due to the , leaving Plummer without affiliated games. He began 2021 with the Double-A , where he enjoyed a breakout campaign, slashing .283/.404/.489 with 13 home runs, 46 RBIs, and nine stolen bases over 90 games. Promoted to the Triple-A in late July, Plummer hit .267 with two home runs and eight RBIs in 27 games. One of his highlights came on July 8, 2021, when he hit three home runs, including a two-run walk-off homer, in a 10-9 victory over the while with Springfield. Following the 2021 season, Plummer became a minor league after six years in the Cardinals' system.

Major League debut with New York Mets

Plummer joined the organization by signing a one-year major league contract as a on November 24, 2021, following his election to free agency from the St. Louis Cardinals system. He began the 2022 season with the Triple-A before being recalled to the majors on April 15, marking his MLB debut that same day as a defensive replacement in center field during a game against the . His first major league at-bat occurred the next night, April 16, as a seventh-inning pinch-hitter, where he lined out to . After being optioned back to Syracuse on April 19 and spending over a month in the minors, Plummer was recalled again on May 28. He entered the lineup for his first career start on May 29 against the Philadelphia Phillies at , going hitless until the ninth , when he led off with a game-tying solo on the first pitch from reliever , his first MLB hit and contributing to a 5-4 walk-off victory in extras. The following day, May 30, against the , Plummer homered again in his second start, launching a three-run opposite-field shot off Joan Adon in the third to cap a four-RBI performance in a 7-1 win, making him the first player in Mets history to homer in each of his initial two major league starts. Plummer appeared in 14 games for the Mets during the 2022 season, primarily as an and , compiling a .138 with 4 hits, 2 home runs, and 6 RBIs over 29 at-bats. His playing time diminished after early June, leading to another optioning to Syracuse on June 28. On , the Mets designated him for assignment to clear a 40-man roster spot for pitcher R.J. Alvarez. Plummer cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Syracuse on August 19. He elected free agency on November 10 after refusing an outright assignment.

Minor league stint with Cincinnati Reds

Following his free agency after the 2022 season with the , Plummer signed a minor league contract with the on February 3, 2023. Plummer participated in the Reds' 2023 , where he appeared in several exhibition games but did not contend for a spot on the major league roster amid competition from established outfielders. On March 27, 2023, the Reds' Triple-A affiliate, the , released Plummer. Plummer signed another contract with the Reds in early February 2025, but was released again before the start of the 2025 season in late March. As of November 2025, Plummer remains a .

Scouting and playing style

Prospect evaluations

Prior to the 2015 MLB Draft, scouts evaluated Nick Plummer as possessing plus running speed and hitting ability, projecting him as a with average to plus power potential. His athleticism and bat speed drew praise, with evaluators noting his quick acceleration and line-drive contact skills from the left side. Following his selection as the 23rd overall pick by the , Plummer quickly rose in prospect rankings. In 2016, he was rated as the No. 6 prospect in the Cardinals' system by MLB Pipeline and No. 8 by , earning top-100 status overall at No. 89 according to Prospect361. Early evaluations highlighted his five-tool potential, emphasizing his speed, contact-oriented swing, and defensive range in center field. By 2017, persistent injuries, including a full-season absence in 2016 due to wrist surgery, led to a decline in his rankings. He fell to No. 23 in the Cardinals' system per MLB Pipeline and No. 24 per , with some outlets placing him around No. 98 overall. Continued struggles and additional hand issues through 2019 further impacted his stock, causing him to drop off top-100 lists entirely by 2021.

Strengths and weaknesses

Nick Plummer's strengths as an include plus running speed, which scouts have graded as high as 60 on the 20-80 scale, enabling him to cover ground effectively in center field. His left-handed swing produces average to plus power potential, particularly against left-handed pitching, where he has demonstrated the ability to hit for average with a .292 in limited plate appearances. Defensively, Plummer excels in center field with refined tracking skills and above-average fielding instincts, graded around 55 by evaluators. However, Plummer's career has been hampered by a significant history, including a injury that caused him to miss the entire 2016 season, on his right in 2018, and an oblique strain in 2019 that limited his playing time. He has also struggled with swing-and-miss tendencies, posting strikeout rates as high as 32.3% in the lower minors, which reflect challenges in making consistent contact despite his bat speed. While his plate discipline has improved over time with walk rates reaching 17%, early inconsistencies in pitch recognition contributed to prolonged development. Composite scouting reports assign Plummer overall tool grades of hit (50), power (45), run (60), arm (50), and field (55), portraying him as a solid but not elite athlete whose tools project to an average regular if fully realized. These attributes, combined with his early high prospect rankings, highlighted potential as a versatile outfielder, though injuries and swing inconsistencies derailed his trajectory. The cumulative effect of these injuries from 2018 to 2021, alongside persistent strikeout issues, prevented Plummer from achieving sustained major league success, limiting him to brief stints and eventual free agency.

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