Steve Pearce traded to Orioles

Steve Pearce was traded by the New York Yankees to the Baltimore Orioles on June2, 2012. After five seasons splitting time between Triple A and the Pirates Pearce signed with the Yankees on March 29. First base is his primary position although he has also played third and outfield. He played this season at Triple A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre where he hit .321/.422/.574 with 11 HR, 30 RBI, 37 R and 3 SB in 52 games. In his MLB career he has hit .232/.302/.366 with 9 HR, 52 RBI, 50 R and 5 SB in 185 games. He was originally drafted by the Pirates in the eighth round in 2005. Pearce turned 29 on April 13.