ST. PETERSBURG, FL- The Rays officially announced the signing of free agent Luke Agent, on a one-year contract worth $5 million. The deal has a club option worth $6 million, with a $1 million buy-out.
Scott, 33, owns a career .264 batting average, 112 home runs, 341 RBI, .349 on-base percentage and .494 slugging percentage over seven seasons with the Houston Astros (2005-07) and Baltimore Orioles (2008-11). The left-handed hitter has played primarily left field and right field and has spent significant time at designated hitter and first base.
"Luke has established himself as one of the better power hitters in baseball, with consistent success in a variety of roles against both right- and left-handed pitchers," said Executive Vice President, Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman. "He's shown he can perform in the American League East and we expect him to be healthy and productive again in 2012."
Scott's 2011 season was cut short due to a torn right labrum, which was surgically repaired on July 26 by Dr. James Andrews. Prior to that, he hit .220 (46-for-209) with nine home runs and 22 RBI in 64 games for Baltimore. He said he'll be ready to hit and play first base by the season opener, but he might not be ready to play the outfield until June.
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