Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 19, 2021
If the White Sox have a weak spot, it’s their defense
Left-hander Dallas Keuchel leads the White Sox with six runs saved this season.The White Sox have earned their American League-best 56-36 record (through Sunday) at the plate and on the mound.
Their 5.12 runs per game rank third in the AL behind the Astros (5.35) and Blue Jays (5.21), and they have been the AL’s stingiest team with 3.77 runs allowed per game (to 3.99 for the runner-up Astros) and with a 3.55 ERA (to 3.59 for the runner-up Rays).
In the field, there’s room for improvement. By old-school fielding percentage, the Sox’ .981 ranks 13th among the AL’s 15 teams. But they fare better by numbers that capture more of the defensive picture.