No, the most important number in the American League Central isn't the number of games by which the Indians lead the rest of the pack, sizable as it is. Every team has a story this season, and there's usually a number to tell it, sometimes better than words can.
For some, that number is on the stat sheet, either for the team or its individual standouts. For others, it can be found on the league leaderboard or roster. Other fates can be found on the transaction wire as rebuilding clubs shuttle players back and forth to Triple-A.
Here are some of the numbers that tell the story of the AL Central this year.