We'd like to give you the lowdown on Matt Antonelli and his recent signing with the Baltimore Orioles.
The free agent infielder is expected to have a strong shot at making the big league squad this Spring when he competes with second baseman Brian Roberts and third baseman Chris Davis, among others, for a role in the infield.
The 17th overall pick by the San Diego Padres in the 2006 amateur draft, Antonelli played with the Washington Nationals Triple-A affiliate Syracuse Chiefs last season, hitting .297 with eight homers and 30 RBI as a utility player. The 26-year-old right-handed batter has a pretty good eye too, walking 47 times in 300 at-bats. He does have some major league experience, playing 26 games with the Padres back in 2008.
According to Antonelli's Twitter page, baseball is not his first passion. He cites "fantasy football, dancing, and directing" as his true talents. We'd like to take this opportunity to challenge him to a dance-off. He's pretty adorable, but we can definitely shake it.
Good luck buddy!
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