South Korean outfielder Hyun Soo Kim was in the Orioles lineup for the fourth consecutive game on Saturday, starting in left field and batting second.
As the Orioles struggled offensively in Houston earlier this week, Kim has taken advantage of his recent increase in playing time. He made just four starts in the entire month of April after struggling through spring training — he opened the spring 0-for-23 — and refusing an assignment to the minor leagues to open the season.
But with rookie Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard slumping, manager Buck Showalter is giving Kim more of an opportunity.