Watch CBS News

New York Mets Sign Infielder-Outfielder Matt Clark

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — The New York Mets have signed infielder-outfielder Matt Clark, a season after he hit 25 home runs while playing in Japan.

The Mets said Friday that they had signed the 27-year-old infielder and outfielder to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.

Clark hit .238 with 70 RBIs in 132 games for the Chunichi Dragons last year.

Clark was drafted by San Diego in 2008. He hit 102 home runs in five minor league seasons before going to Japan. He bats left-handed and throws right-handed.

You May Also Be Interested In These Stories

(TM and © Copyright 2014 CBS Radio Inc. and its relevant subsidiaries. CBS RADIO and EYE Logo TM and Copyright 2014 CBS Broadcasting Inc. Used under license. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Associated Press contributed to this report.)

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.