Well, then. The A's (19-50; .275) have more wins than the Royals (18-49; .269), and now have a better record. Will either team end up with more wins than the 1962 New York Mets?
Frankly, it's looking almost certain at this point. The Mets were 40-120, for a .250 winning percentage, and both teams are doing better than that right now.
It certainly looks better for the A's now than it did 10 days ago.
I will track this with every win either team posts until they both win more than 20 games, which is the threshold of the 1899 NL Cleveland Spiders (20-134; .123). I will then post sporadically until they have each won more than the Mets. I will pick it up again when any team has lost 100 games. I have been updating every A's win, but I think I will just do every few days.
By Wins
All-time: Kansas City is tied for the 39th all-time wins total with the 1882 NL Worcester Ruby Legs. Next on the list at 41st, are the 2023 A's, the 1879 NL Troy Trojans (19-56; .253), the 1882 NL Baltimore Orioles (19-54; .260), and the 2020 Pittsburgh Pirates (19-41; .317). Next on the list is the legendary 1899 NL Cleveland Spiders (20-134; .123), and the 1871 NA Boston Red Stockings (20-10; .667)
Since 1876: KC is tied for 14th worst with the good ol' Ruby Legs, and the A's are next on the list at 16th, tied with the Trojans, Orioles, and Pirates listed above. Next on the list are the 1899 Spiders (20-134).
American League: The Royals and the A's are #1-#2. Next on the list is the 2020 Texas Rangers (22-38; .367)
Since 1900: Kansas City #1; Oakland tied at #2 with the Pirates. Rangers are #4.
Since 1871, >100 games: Royals #1; Oakland #2; Spiders next.
By Winning Percentage
All-time: KC (18-49; 269) is 47th worst all-time, at .269. They are ahead of the 1895 NL Louisville Colonels (35-96; .267), and behind the 1884 AA Indianapolis Hoosiers (29-78; .271). The A's (19-50; .275) are 52nd-worst of all time, ahead of the 1872 NA Cleveland Forest Citys (6-16; .273), the 1890 Buffalo Bisons (36-96; .273), and the 1952 Pittsburgh Pirates (42-112; .273). They are behind the 1909 Washington Senators (42-110; .276).
Since 1876: 1895 Lousiville #30; 2023 Royals #31; 1884 Indianapolis #32; 1890 Bisons and 1952 Pirates #33, 2023 Oakland #35, 1909 Senators #36.
American League: #4 2003 Detroit Tigers (43-119; .265), #5 Royals, #6 A's, #7 1909 Senators
Since 1900: 2003 Tigers #6; Royals #7; 1952 Pirates #8; A's #9; 1909 Senators #10
Since 1871, >100 games: 1895 Lousiville #15, Royals #16, 1884 Indianapolis #17, 1890 Buffalo and 1952 Pirates #18, Oakland #20, 1909 Senators #21
And finally
The surprising Arizona Diamondbacks (41-26) have now won more games than the 1962 Mets.
No comments:
Post a Comment