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Angels Sign Ben Revere To Minor-League Deal

By Kyle Downing | March 31, 2018 at 8:27am CDT

The Angels have brought back outfielder Ben Revere on a minors pact, Chris Cotillo of SB Nation tweets. Revere played 109 games for the club last season, but spent spring training with the Reds.

Revere brings with him eight seasons of MLB experience, plus speed on the basepaths, and respectable defense in the outfield. Still yet to reach his 30th birthday, the outfielder hit .275/.308/.344 in 2017 while chipping in 21 stolen bases across just 308 plate appearances. fWAR and rWAR pegged him around replacement level, while Baseball Prospectus’ WARP suggests he was worth about half a win above replacement.

With a fantastic major-league outfield of Mike Trout, Justin Upton and Kole Calhoun, a promotion of Revere to the big league club at any point this year would put him in a reserve outfielder/pinch running role for the Halos. It’s worth noting that the club’s other backup outfielders at present are Jefry Marte and Chris Young, neither of whom have been particularly impressive in recent seasons. Revere’s speed could be the asset that helps him force his way back to the majors this season.

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14 Comments

  1. under raited

    7 years ago

    Good for him

    Reply
    • carlote

      7 years ago

      good for you

      Reply
  2. rashomon

    7 years ago

    Ben is a gamer and he is going to help a team win when it matters.

    Reply
  3. rper4182

    7 years ago

    Good signing wanted mets to sign him

    Reply
  4. cxcx

    7 years ago

    Chris Young hasn’t been particularly impressive the past few years? Before having a poor season last year he was one of the top reserve outfielders in baseball for the previous few seasons…

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  5. darkstar61

    7 years ago

    “It’s worth noting that the club’s other backup outfielders at present are Jefry Marte and Chris Young, neither of whom have been particularly impressive in recent seasons”

    They also have Eric Young Jr in AAA, who I still like better than all those other options

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    • lazorko

      7 years ago

      Agree, I thought EYJr should have been given the inside track to that 4th OF spot after what he did last season. And not just on the field, you gotta love that bit of David Eckstein-like spirit he brings.

      I can see keeping Marte around also, because of his position versatility, but unless he can get back to his 2016 offensive production, he should be on a short leash.

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      • ron cey

        7 years ago

        agreed

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    • ron cey

      7 years ago

      eric young jr. yes . Revere is cool too!

      Reply
  6. Long Duc Dong

    7 years ago

    Good signing love his speed

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  7. angels fan 3

    7 years ago

    Jefry Marte isn’t really an outfield option, he is more of a 1B and 3B kind of guy. If there is an emergency he can play LF.

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  8. Oakley Dude

    7 years ago

    Glad he’s back – he’s a solid all around player and just a good dude to have in the clubhouse if he makes it up to the majors.

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  9. greatdaysport

    7 years ago

    Very good signing. Not going to bring Joe Adell up yet. Not sure Young will pan out.

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  10. HalosFan8

    7 years ago

    Nice to have him back in case injuries pop up early on. Can’t think there isn’t some sort of opt out in his deal. Also nice to have him in case the rotation doesn’t end up with 6 starters and we need to add a bench guy with speed. Either way, nice guy on a no hassle deal.

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