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Michael Phelps takes batting practice at Orioles camp
Retired U.S. Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps joined the Baltimore Orioles, the team he grew up rooting for, for batting practice on Thursday at the team's spring training facility in Sarasota, Fla. MLB.com Handout. (Feb. 21, 2013) (February 21, 2013 9:52 PM)
Now batting for the Baltimore Orioles... No. 18... Michael Phelps?
No, the most decorated Olympian of all time isn't thinking about becoming a professional baseball player. But he did take a few swings for fun Thursday at Orioles camp in Sarasota, Fla.
Phelps, a Baltimore native, chatted with manager Buck Showalter before digging into the batter's box for a few hacks. The 18-time gold...
