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Orioles Acquire Intriguing 6-foot-4 Catcher After Giants Tenure

Orioles Acquire Intriguing 6-foot-4 Catcher After Giants Tenure

Summary

The Baltimore Orioles have added catcher Sam Huff to their roster with a minor-league deal. Huff, previously with the San Francisco Giants and Texas Rangers, brings major league experience to the Orioles' catching depth.

Key Facts

  • The Orioles signed catcher Sam Huff on a minor-league deal.
  • Sam Huff is 28 years old and has major league experience.
  • Huff played for the San Francisco Giants and Texas Rangers before joining the Orioles.
  • He hit 21 home runs in Triple-A in 2022 and followed up with 17 home runs and a .943 OPS the next year.
  • Huff has a career major league batting average of .247 with 12 home runs and 24 RBIs.
  • The Orioles have other catchers like Adley Rutschman and Samuel Basallo but are adding depth.
  • Huff was designated for assignment by the Giants in July and then chose free agency.

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