5 predictions for the Cleveland Guardians in the second half of the season

2. Steven Kwan wins American League batting title

This would not be considered bold in the least bit, but it is still something worth making a prediction on. Cleveland Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan has been a force at the plate this season, and his .352 batting average is the highest in the major leagues. The next closest player would be Milwaukee's Christian Yelich (.326), while Kansas City's Bobby Witt Jr. is the next American League player on the list at .323. This is a pretty large buffer for Kwan, and it should remain intact as he should capture the American League's batting title by season's end.

2024 has been an offensive breakout of sorts for Kwan. Everyone has been aware of his plate discipline and ability to accumulate plenty of hits, but this season has seen him up his game to the next level. Kwan has already set a new career-high in home runs (9), and his .910 OPS is nearly 150 points higher than his career average (.773). Even if the power boost Kwan has seen at the plate does not last over the rest of the season, his ability to put bat to ball and collect plenty of hits will. And that should result in having the best batting average in the American League when the regular season comes to a close.