17.8
The Twins lead the major leagues in Ultimate Zone Rating, which measures defense by placing a run value on it. The number measures how many runs a team saved or gave up with its fielding prowess. Source: fangraphs.com. Statistics are through Friday.
MLB Leaders
Top five
1. Twins 17.8
2. L.A. Dodgers 12.5
3. Tampa Bay 9.7
4. Arizona 9.3
5. Philadelphia 9.0
Bottom five
26. Pittsburgh -7.3
27. Washington -10.0
28. Chicago White Sox -13.0
29. N.Y. Mets -18.2
30. Seattle -34.3
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