The Cleveland Guardians' Double Standard: Talent Abounds, but Trouble Looms Ahead The Cleveland Guardians sit atop the American League Central, their impressive first half performance a testament to their undeniable talent and resilience.
However, beneath this promising start lies a complex web of issues that threaten to derail their momentum in the second half. One major concern is the lack of right handed hitting on the team's roster.
With only three true right handed hitters among 13 position players, opposing teams are exploiting this weakness by deploying left handed pitchers with frequency.