In the return of left fielder Hyun Soo Kim, who was activated from the disabled list Tuesday, manager Buck Showalter gets a player back whose impact in the lineup has been undeniable.
As evidenced by the Orioles' paltry 2.9 runs per game since the All-Star break (32 in 11 games), a span that has been played with Kim on the DL because of a hamstring strain, their high-powered offense is a little less consistent without him.
But looking deeper than that, you’ll find a player whose presence in the Orioles batting order has been worth more than a run per game in this his debut season in the United States.