MLB Postseason 2017: Red Sox vs Astros ALDS series preview

Team Stats

A statistical comparison of where the Red Sox and Astros ranked in the American League this season.

Offense

Runs Scored
Astros: 896 (1st)
Red Sox: 785 (6th)

Batting Average
Astros: .282 (1st)
Red Sox: .258 (9th)

On-Base Percentage
Astros: .346 (1st)
Red Sox: .329 (5th)

Slugging
Astros: .478 (1st)
Red Sox: .407 (14th)

Home Runs
Astros: 328 (2nd)
Red Sox: 168 (15th)

Stolen Bases
Red Sox: 106 (3rd)
Astros: 98 (4th)

Pitching

Earned Run Average
Red Sox: 3.70 ERA (2nd)
Astros: 4.12 ERA (5th)

Starting Pitcher ERA
Astros: 4.03 ERA (3rd)
Red Sox: 4.06 (4th)

Bullpen ERA
Red Sox: 3.15 ERA (2nd)
Astros: 4.27 ERA (10th)

Save Percentage
Red Sox: 68.42 % (3rd)
Astros: 68.18 % (4th)

Strikeouts
Astros: 1593 (2nd), 9.91 K/9 (2nd)
Red Sox: 1580 (3rd), 9.59 K/9 (4th)

Strikeout-to-Walk ratio
Red Sox: 3.40 K/BB (2nd)
Astros: 3.05 K/BB (4th)

Defense

Fielding Percentage
Astros: .983 (9th)
Red Sox: .982 (13th)

Defensive Runs Saved
Red Sox: 70 (1st)
Astros: -10 (9th)

Ultimate Zone Rating
Red Sox: 26.9 (1st)
Astros: -26.7 (14th)