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.
Good for him
good for you
Ben is a gamer and he is going to help a team win when it matters.
Good signing wanted mets to sign him
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…
“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
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.
agreed
eric young jr. yes . Revere is cool too!
Good signing love his speed
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.
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.
Very good signing. Not going to bring Joe Adell up yet. Not sure Young will pan out.
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.