Pittsburgh, PA (My Sportsbook) - The Pittsburgh Pirates and catcher Ryan Doumit have agreed to a three-year contract that includes club options for 2012 and 2013.

Doumit hit a team-best .318 with 15 home runs and 69 RBI in 116 games last season. He began the campaign as the backup catcher, but beat out former starter Ronny Paulino early in the season.

The 27-year-old switch-hitter led the National League with a .407 average with runners in scoring position.

"We are very pleased that we were able to work out an agreement that could result in Ryan Doumit remaining in a Pirates uniform through the 2013 season," said Pirates general manager Neal Huntington. "Ryan had a breakout season in 2008 and has positioned himself to be a key piece for us as the organization moves forward."

Earlier this month, the Pirates traded Paulino to the Philadelphia Phillies for catching prospect Jason Jaramillo.

Over four seasons in the majors, all with Pittsburgh, Doumit has appeared in 335 games and is a career .278 hitter with 36 home runs and 153 RBI.

The Pirates selected Doumit in the second round of the 1999 draft.