The Cleveland Guardians are struggling to find consistent production from the No. 2 spot in their batting order, a gap between Steven Kwan and Jose Ramirez that has been detrimental to their performance as they vie for the American League Central lead. Despite Kwan's exceptional skills as a leadoff hitter and Ramirez's established prowess as one of the league's MVP candidates, the No. 2 slot has been a black hole of offensive output.

With a combined wRC+ of 37, the Guardians' No. 2 hitters rank dead last in Major League Baseball, hitting just .168 with a paltry on-base percentage of .229. However, when Ramirez occupied this position earlier in the season, his production was significantly above league average, highlighting the necessity for a more effective answer at this pivotal spot. Multiple players have been tried without success, leading to continued experimentation.