The Miami Marlins have been one of the most impressive teams in baseball this season.
Nobody expected them to be as good as they have been.
However, the Marlins have conquered the National League.
They have a 48-34 record and have put themselves in a great spot to make the playoffs.
According to ESPN Stats & Info, this is the third season the Marlins have been at least 14 games over .500.
The previous two times, the Marlins won the World Series that year.
This is the third season in Marlins franchise history that they have been at least 14 games over .500.
They won the World Series in each of the previous 2 seasons (2003 and 1997). pic.twitter.com/OAOsJCKDov
— ESPN Stats and Information (@ESPNStatsInfo) June 30, 2023
It’s shocking to see this Marlins team playing so well.
They have a decent roster, but nothing that would make them a playoff contender.
However, the addition of Luis Arraez to their roster has taken them to a new level.
He is the best pure hitter in baseball and is making history by hitting .400 on the season.
Additionally, Arraez leads baseball in on-base percentage, which has been a huge boost for the Fish.
It’s worth mentioning that their new manager, Skip Schumaker, should play a part in their success.
He has to be on the shortlist for the Manager of the Year award.
Schumaker is a former player and is getting the best out of his squad.
Many fans are waiting for the Marlins to return to Earth and go on a long losing streak.
But, that doesn’t seem to be happening anytime soon.
This team is real and they have a real shot at making the playoffs.
It will be interesting to see if they are buyers at the trade deadline and what moves they can make to improve their roster.
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Luis Arraez keeps pace with legendary MLB history
