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Orioles Sign Alex Presley To Minor League Deal

By Steve Adams | February 19, 2018 at 9:25am CDT

The Orioles announced that they’ve signed veteran outfielder Alex Presley to a minor league contract and invited him to Major League Spring Training. Presley, a Sports Pro Services client, gives the Orioles a left-handed-hitting option to add to their outfield mix, which they’ve reportedly been seeking for much of the offseason. Given that Presley isn’t guaranteed a 40-man spot, it’s possible that the O’s could continue to explore other additions for that role as well.

Presley, 32, quietly had a very solid season at the plate with the Tigers in 2017, hitting .314/.354/.416 with three homers, 10 doubles, three triples and five steals (in five attempts). That marked his most productive stint in the Majors since a promising .298/.339/.465 showing as a 25-year-old rookie back in 2011, though it’s worth noting that last year’s output was buoyed by a .383 BABIP and 31.1 percent line-drive rate that both seem likely to come back down to Earth.

Overall, with 29 career homers and 30 steals in 1500 MLB plate appearances, Presley has demonstrated a bit of power and speed while hitting a combined .263/.306/.388 in the Majors. He’s had more power against righties but doesn’t have a huge platoon split in terms of batting average or OBP.

In the outfield, Presley has plenty of experience at all three positions, having turned in 620 innings of work in center, 690 in right and 1582 in left field. Ultimate Zone Rating is bullish on his work in left field, where he has the largest sample of data, but has given him below-average marks at the other two spots. Last season, in particular, was a rough season for Presley in the eyes of defensive metrics (-11 Defensive Runs Saved, -2.5 UZR, -2 Outs Above Average).

That said, he’s considerably more experienced in the outfield than Trey Mancini and could give the O’s a left-handed complement to Mancini, Adam Jones, top prospect Austin Hays, part-time outfielder/DH Mark Trumbo and fellow non-roster invitee Craig Gentry.

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  1. Alex Graboyes

    7 years ago

    Definitely gonna challenge austin hays for that rf spot

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  2. gorav114

    7 years ago

    Yikes. Was hoping for Jay or Cargo but it’s the Orioles so Presley it is.

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  3. osfandan

    7 years ago

    Presley doesn’t mean we can’t sign another more established RF. Anyway, I prefer the job go to Hays. Last year if we had more faith in Mancini we wouldn’t have signed Trumbo to that deal. So let’s not repeat history and get stuck with someone for 3 years. If anything I’d want CarGo on a 1 year Pillow type deal.

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  4. tigerfan4ever

    7 years ago

    Nice 4th outfielder. I was hoping the Tigers would re-sign him. Elvis has left the building (of Comerica Park).

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    • HubcapDiamondStarHalo

      7 years ago

      Hope you’re not all shook up…

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  5. Ironman_4life

    7 years ago

    I heard a rumor they were going to re-sign Chris Tillman

    Reply
  6. tonypro7

    7 years ago

    So Corey Dickerson is available but this is the path the Orioles take.

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    • E munchy

      7 years ago

      Don’t get me started…..

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    • wrigleywannabe

      7 years ago

      Dickerson needs to be traded for, unless he clears waivers and the Rays just let him go.

      Also, this does not preclude that move

      Reply
  7. saintchristafa

    7 years ago

    Orioles Front Office: “sOLutiOns”

    Reply
  8. mt in baltimore

    7 years ago

    Good signing for Dan D.

    Any $$ left for Lance Lynn?

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  9. mgrap84

    7 years ago

    I want CarGo but we all know the front office won’t do it

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