Orioles Re-Sign Reliever Tommy Hunter to a One-Year Deal
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Brian D. Kersey/Getty Images(BALTIMORE) — Despite a rocky 2014 season, the Baltimore Orioles have brought back reliever Tommy Hunter on a one-year deal worth $4.65 million.
By agreeing to the deal, Hunter avoids arbitration with the club.
Hunter started out last season as the Orioles’ closer, but after blowing six saves, the team turned to Zach Britton and he flourished in the role.
The 28-year-old Hunter still had a productive season despite his struggles closing out games. In 60 appearances, Hunter went 3-2 with a 2.97 ERA.
In Hunter’s first two season with the Orioles, he posted ERAs over 5.00, but over the past two seasons he’s posted ERAs under 3.00.
In seven seasons in Major League Baseball, Hunter is 42-31 with a 4.32 ERA to go along with 15 saves and 34 holds.
Hunter was acquired by the team back in 2011 along with first baseman Chris Davis from the Texas Rangers.
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