To rank the MLB teams based on their recent performance and the strength of their opponents, we can create a point system that considers the following factors:
- Win-Loss Record (Last 14 Games): Reward teams for wins and penalize for losses.
- Strength of Schedule (SOS): Reward teams more for winning against stronger opponents and penalize less for losses against strong opponents.
- Power Rating: Use power rating as a tiebreaker or additional factor to account for the overall strength of the team.
Point System
- Win Points:
- Win: +2 points
- Loss: 0 points
- SOS Adjustment:
- For each win, add points equal to the SOS percentage (higher SOS, more points).
- For each loss, subtract points equal to half of the SOS percentage (to minimize penalty for strong opponents).
- Power Rating Bonus:
- Multiply the team's Power Rating by 10 and add it to the total points (higher power ratings earn more points).
Calculation
Let's calculate the points for each team based on this system and rank them.
Example Calculation for Arizona
- Wins: 10 wins × 2 points = 20 points
- SOS Adjustment: (10 wins × 44.39) – (4 losses × 22.195) = 443.9 – 88.78 = 355.12 points
- Power Rating Bonus: 0.58 × 10 = 5.8 points
- Total Points: 20 + 355.12 + 5.8 = 380.92 points
Let's calculate and rank the rest of the teams:
| Team | Wins | Losses | SOS | Power Rating | Win Points | SOS Adjustment | Power Rating Bonus | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 10 | 4 | 44.39 | 0.58 | 20 | 355.12 | 5.8 | 380.92 |
| San Diego | 12 | 2 | 45.92 | 0.66 | 24 | 481.36 | 6.6 | 511.96 |
| Minnesota | 9 | 5 | 34.69 | 0.49 | 18 | 311.46 | 4.9 | 334.36 |
| San Francisco | 9 | 5 | 48.47 | 0.56 | 18 | 434.37 | 5.6 | 457.97 |
| Los Angeles Angels | 8 | 6 | 52.55 | 0.55 | 16 | 444.93 | 5.5 | 466.43 |
| Baltimore | 7 | 7 | 59.69 | 0.55 | 14 | 468.98 | 5.5 | 488.48 |
| NY Mets | 8 | 6 | 52.55 | 0.55 | 16 | 444.93 | 5.5 | 466.43 |
| NY Yankees | 8 | 6 | 49.49 | 0.53 | 16 | 417.54 | 5.3 | 438.84 |
| Boston | 8 | 6 | 48.47 | 0.53 | 16 | 411.36 | 5.3 | 432.66 |
| Cincinnati | 8 | 6 | 52.55 | 0.55 | 16 | 444.93 | 5.5 | 466.43 |
| Oakland | 8 | 6 | 46.43 | 0.52 | 16 | 397.93 | 5.2 | 419.13 |
| Cleveland | 8 | 6 | 40.82 | 0.49 | 16 | 366.42 | 4.9 | 387.32 |
| Tampa Bay | 8 | 6 | 50.51 | 0.54 | 16 | 427.27 | 5.4 | 448.67 |
| Toronto | 7 | 7 | 51.53 | 0.51 | 14 | 447.22 | 5.1 | 466.32 |
| Milwaukee | 7 | 7 | 45.92 | 0.48 | 14 | 386.32 | 4.8 | 405.12 |
| Kansas City | 7 | 7 | 40.82 | 0.45 | 14 | 358.22 | 4.5 | 376.72 |
| Miami | 7 | 7 | 50.00 | 0.50 | 14 | 435.00 | 5.0 | 454.00 |
| Los Angeles | 7 | 7 | 56.12 | 0.53 | 14 | 474.49 | 5.3 | 493.79 |
| Atlanta | 6 | 8 | 53.06 | 0.48 | 12 | 418.08 | 4.8 | 434.88 |
| St. Louis | 6 | 8 | 45.41 | 0.44 | 12 | 354.71 | 4.4 | 371.11 |
| Chicago Cubs | 7 | 7 | 51.53 | 0.51 | 14 | 447.22 | 5.1 | 466.32 |
| Seattle | 7 | 7 | 37.76 | 0.44 | 14 | 324.44 | 4.4 | 342.84 |
| Houston | 6 | 8 | 50.51 | 0.47 | 12 | 394.08 | 4.7 | 410.78 |
| Washington | 5 | 9 | 62.76 | 0.49 | 10 | 438.42 | 4.9 | 453.32 |
| Texas | 6 | 8 | 39.80 | 0.41 | 12 | 321.60 | 4.1 | 337.70 |
| Pittsburgh | 6 | 8 | 57.14 | 0.50 | 12 | 411.42 | 5.0 | 428.42 |
| Detroit | 5 | 9 | 56.12 | 0.46 | 10 | 384.18 | 4.6 | 398.78 |
| Philadelphia | 4 | 10 | 56.12 | 0.42 | 8 | 328.48 | 4.2 | 340.68 |
| Colorado | 6 | 8 | 65.31 | 0.54 | 12 | 464.58 | 5.4 | 481.98 |
| Chicago White Sox | 1 | 13 | 52.55 | 0.30 | 2 | 180.48 | 3.0 | 185.48 |
Ranked List
- San Diego Padres – 511.96 points
- Los Angeles Angels – 466.43 points
- NY Mets – 466.43 points
- Cincinnati Reds – 466.43 points
- Toronto Blue Jays – 466.32 points
- Tampa Bay Rays – 448.67 points
- Baltimore Orioles – 488.48 points
- Los Angeles Dodgers – 493.79 points
- Miami Marlins – 454.00 points
- Washington Nationals – 453.32 points
- San Francisco Giants – 457.97 points
- NY Yankees – 438.84 points
- Boston Red Sox – 432.66 points
- Colorado Rockies – 481.98 points
- Arizona Diamondbacks – 380.92 points
- Atlanta Braves – 434.88 points
- Houston Astros – 410.78 points
- Pittsburgh Pirates – 428.42 points
- Milwaukee Brewers – 405.12 points
- Oakland Athletics – 419.13 points
21. Detroit Tigers – 398.78 points - Kansas City Royals – 376.72 points
- St. Louis Cardinals – 371.11 points
- Texas Rangers – 337.70 points
- Minnesota Twins – 334.36 points
- Philadelphia Phillies – 340.68 points
- Seattle Mariners – 342.84 points
- Chicago Cubs – 466.32 points
- Chicago White Sox – 185.48 points
Conclusion
The ranking shows that the San Diego Padres are leading with their exceptional recent performance, having faced a moderately strong schedule. Meanwhile, the Chicago White Sox rank lowest due to their poor performance despite facing relatively tough opponents. The point system accounts for both win records and the difficulty of their schedule to provide a comprehensive ranking.
