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Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Phillies avoided
arbitration with outfielder Hunter Pence on Friday, signing him to a one-year
deal worth $10.4 million.
Pence, who was acquired from the Houston Astros on July 29, hit .324 with 11
home runs, 12 doubles and knocked in 35 runs in 54 games for the NL East-
champion Phillies.
He led the club with a .394 on-base mark and .560 slugging percentage
following the deal.
All told, the 28-year-old Pence batted .314 and collected 22 homers, 38
doubles and 97 RBI in 154 games.
In a five-game playoff loss to St. Louis, his first postseason venture, Pence
hit a paltry .211 and knocked in four runs over 19 at-bats.
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