 In 89 games, Paschal's batting average for the season was .360, 70 points higher than Ruth, with 12 home runs and 56 RBI.Paschal was set to enter the 1926 season as the fourth outfielder, for which he was sent a new contract.After threatening to hold out for more money, the Yankees sent him a new contract which he signed on February 17 for an estimated $7,000 ( today).