This article references Steven Souza Jr. and more! Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Steven Souza Jr. avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $3.55 million deal, according to a source. Although his batting average remained low (.239) due to inconsistent contact, Souza otherwise had a career year, hitting 30 home runs and driving in 78 runs in 148 games. Despite the lack of contact, he also showed improvement in his walk rate and chased fewer pitches outside the zone. You can more safely invest in Souza's power/speed combination, but the la[...]Keep on reading: Steven Souza Jr. Avoids Arbitration