Red Sox Show Dramatic Improvement In Key Area Amid Rough Start
Boston has surprisingly emerged as one of MLB's best teams in this department.
Red Sox Show Dramatic Improvement In Key Area Amid Rough Start originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Boston Red Sox have not been a good baseball team this year.
They've been one of the worst offensive teams in the sport, ranking 27th in runs per game, 28th in home runs and 28th in OPS entering play on Monday. They've also been subpar on the mound, ranking below average in ERA and 23rd in FIP. One area where they've been surprisingly excellent , however, is the field.
After years of defensive struggles under Alex Cora and a slow start to the season , the Red Sox have emerged as one of the best fielding teams in baseball. They rank first in defensive runs saved, second in total zone runs and first in outs above average. Red Sox team defense rankings: DRS: 1st OAA: 1st FRV: 1st Best defensive team in baseball so far, hands down.
Yet they’re 13-21. Says something about the merits of building a team around defense. pic.