Orioles sign Wilson Betemit

Published: 23^rd Jan 12 9:58 pm

Dan S
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According to the Baltimore Sun the Orioles have agreed to terms with free agent infielder/DH Wilson Betemit. The 30 year old Betemit hit .285 with a .343 OBP in 97 games with Kansas City and Detroit. It is unclear where exactly he fits with the Orioles but Betemit does give manager Buck Showalter a pretty effective bat against right handed pitching. Betemit has experience playing all over the infield but his defense is highly suspect. He may actually be a worse option at third than both Mark Reynolds and Chris Davis. For his career Betemit, a switch hitter, has posted a .817 OPS against right handed pitching. Baltimore had been looking for another option at designated hitter since Luke Scott signed as a free agent with Tampa.

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