The 2024 season saw the Baltimore Orioles achieve an unprecedented feat by recording only 71 double plays, the lowest in Major League Baseball history. Despite this remarkable achievement, it went largely unnoticed in media coverage. The double play, which is detrimental to a batting team's progress, was significantly avoided by the Orioles, showcasing their offensive prowess. Interestingly, even the team's management was unaware of the record until it was brought to their attention, shedding light on the team's unique capability to minimize such errors in play.
The 2024 Orioles' 71 is the lowest full-season total in the history of Major League Baseball, surpassing the previous record of 75 double plays.
Sig Mejdal, the Orioles' vice president, was surprised to learn they set an all-time record for the fewest double plays, noting it as a strength.
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