All indications point to the Orioles attempting to add another bat to supplement their corner-outfield situation, but one newcomer this offseason — South Korean outfielder Hyun-soo Kim — seems to be the team’s leading candidate to play left field.
If he does, there’s reason to believe through both anecdotal testimonies from Orioles brass and outside statistical analysis that he might perform quite well in his debut major league season.
Earlier this week, FanGraphs posted its projection for three high-profile international free agents signed this offseason, including Kim. According to the site’s Steamer system, which is adjusted to normalize his Korean Baseball Organization stats to the majors, Kim is projected to provide 1.