Here's a raking of MLB teams in 2004 based on runs scored. It also has their respective total bases, strikeouts, and strikeouts vs the league average. I tink I see a trend.
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2004-2004
TOTAL BASES displayed only--not a sorting criteria
STRIKEOUTS displayed only--not a sorting criteria
STRIKEOUTS vs. the league average displayed only--not a sorting criteria
RUNS R TB SO SO
1 Redsox 949 2702 1189 163
2 Yankees 897 2530 982 -42
3 Whitesox 865 2529 1030 5
4 Rangers 860 2564 1099 73
5 Indians 858 2520 1009 -34
6 Cardinals 855 2553 1085 57
7 Giants 850 2429 874 -161
8 Orioles 842 2476 949 -93
9 Phillies 840 2499 1133 87
10 Angels 836 2435 942 -86
11 Rockies 833 2536 1181 148
12 Tigers 827 2526 1144 114
T13 Braves 803 2415 1158 125
T13 Astros 803 2385 999 -28
15 A's 793 2478 1061 14
16 Cubs 789 2579 1080 35
17 Twins 780 2425 982 -59
18 Padres 768 2306 910 -118
19 Dodgers 761 2345 1092 56
20 Reds 750 2305 1335 296
21 Royals 720 2201 1057 23
22 BlueJays 719 2231 1083 58
23 Marlins 718 2230 968 -64
24 Devil Rays 714 2221 944 -75
25 Mariners 698 2268 1058 4
26 Mets 684 2260 1159 110
27 Pirates 680 2199 1066 36
28 Expos 635 2144 925 -121
29 Brewers 634 2122 1312 270
30 Diamondbacks 615 2177 1022 -26