Plácido Enrique Polanco (; born October 10, 1975) is a Dominican-American former professional baseball player.
He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St.
Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies, Detroit Tigers and Miami Marlins.
He was a second baseman, third baseman, and shortstop.
He was twice voted to start in Major League Baseball All-Star Games: in 2007, and again in 2011.
Plácido Polanco retired with the highest all-time career fielding percentage for second basemen at 99.27% and the highest all-time career fielding percentage for third basemen at 98.34% which still appear to be records.In a July 9, 2008, ceremony at Comerica Park prior to the Tigers–Indians game, Polanco received his U.S.