Leading the Majors

You asked for it. You got it. 

Last season the Red Sox were lacking power. Their home run totals were the worst in the league. Despite their division championship, their lack of power (well, lack of home rubs) was going to be their downfall. It was a flaw that couldn’t be ignored. 

And they didn’t ignore it. The Red Sox went out and bought the best power bar they could. They signed JD Martinez to a big contract, and hoped he would bring his power with him.  

And, that he did. He is currently tied for the major league lead in home runs. 

Who is he tied with, you might ask? His teammate, and holdover from last year’s powerless Red Sox team, Mookie Betts. 

The two of them have helped vault the Red Sox to the top of the home run leaderboard. The Six are hitting home rubs in bunches. 

This power surge has been incredible for the Red Sox team. They got off to a fast start, and currently find themselves...

Second in the division. 

Huh. It’s almost like your team’s rank in home runs is not the same as your team’s ranking in the standings. 

Oh, sure. The Sox have the most wins in baseball. I’m not here to say home runs are a bad thing. I’m just saying that they’re not the only thing. 

I’m also not going to say signing Martinez was a bad thing. But, remember, the Sox already had a guy who could lead the league in home runs. JD was a wonderful luxury. And, frankly, none of the other options seem to have panned out nearly as well. So it was a great move, and looks like it will be a lot of fun as we go along this season. 

Just don’t get caught up in all the home runs.