Ed Lucas is a 33 year old right handed infielder. He can play all four positions in the infield. The 6-foot-3 210 pound infielder spent last season playing for AAA Roundrock in the Pacific Coast League in the Texas Rangers Minor League system. He hit .316/.389/.420. His contact rate was 78.3% ((AB-K)/AB).
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In 12 seasons in the Minor Leagues the right hander has a career slash line of .282/.355/.400 and a contact rate of 80%. Offensively this is exactly what new Mariners General Manager Jerry Dipoto is targeting and this signing is consistent with his philosophy.