The Orioles plan to tap into new special adviser Adam Jones’ experience in Japan to help expand the ballclub’s reach.

Adam Jones said he is "ecstatic" to be back with the Orioles as a special advisor to GM Mike Elias and a community ambassador.

The club today announced that long-time Orioles outfielder ADAM JONES officially returns to the organization as a Special Advisor to the General Manager and Community Ambassador.In this role, Jones will advise Executive Vice President & General Manager MIKE ELIAS on various matters and serve as a resource for the rest of the Baseball Operations

Baltimore hired Jones, 39, as a special advisor to the general manager and community ambassador, the team announced Monday. He also agreed to join the on-field staff as a guest coach for spring training, which begins Feb. 12 when pitchers and catchers report to the Orioles’ facility in Sarasota, Florida.

When Orioles players report to spring training, they'll have a new resource, sounding board and familiar face to help them through the season.

Former star outfielder Adam Jones is rejoining the Baltimore Orioles as a special adviser to general manager Adam Elias on top of being a community ambassador.  In an announcement Monday, the team revealed Jones will assist Elias in various areas as well as helping out the baseball operations department within the organization.

The Orioles hired franchise icon Adam Jones as an advisor to GM Mike Elias and community ambassador in Baltimore. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

Adam Jones joins Hot Stove after being named Orioles Special Advisor to GM & Community Ambassador, to talk about his new role and more