Tiger is much more famous than any baseball player. He’s a crossover star on the level of a Federer, Ronaldo or LeBron. That’s why it’s such a big story, even if you have no interest in watching golf.
I mean biggest news story in sports. Someone wins the Super Bowl every year, no one gives a f*** about a minor tournament in women’s tennis, and neither compare to the greatest golfer ever winning his first major in over a decade.
Because Schoop’s career earnings are totally comparable to Albies’ value. That’s the Schoop who in his career of 5 and a bit seasons has provided less than 3 career WAR more than Albies in his 1 and a bit seasons.