Guardians give $4 million new contract to .161 hitter

The Cleveland Guardians have signed a new $4 million contract with a player who has a batting average of just .161, which raises eyebrows in the baseball community. This decision seems to reflect the team's belief in the player's intangible qualities, such as leadership and work ethic, rather than just his on-field performance. It highlights a growing trend in sports where teams are looking beyond traditional statistics to assess a player's value, which could reshape how contracts are negotiated in the future.