Michael Phelps took batting practice with the Orioles on Thursday in Sarasota, Fla.

He wore a No. 18 Baltimore jersey, representing his record number of gold medals. According to The Baltimore Sun, Phelps mostly hit line drives into the outfield.

Phelps told Buck Showalter he hasn't played baseball since he was 10 or 12.

The swimmer is from the Baltimore area.

"It's been a good year," Phelps said. "Obviously the Orioles making the playoffs for the first time in a long time, and then with the Ravens bringing back the [Super Bowl] ring. Buck was saying, they all set the bar high, so obviously looking for an exciting season for the guys."