inside the numbers
Identity crisis
The Twins have failed to forge a team identity, instead showing themselves to be a team that doesn't hit for power, manufacture runs (evidenced by stolen bases and bunts) or pitch well. A look at where the Twins rank among the 15 AL teams:
OffenseTwinsAL rank
Home runs8214th
Stolen bases2914th
Sacrifice hits1411th
PitchingTwinsAL rank
ERA4.5114th
Strikeouts52615th
