The historically terrible Chicago White Sox have had a season to forget in 2024, reaching the 100-loss mark with a 31-100 record. This puts them on pace for 124 losses, which would break the modern-era record held by the 1962 New York Mets. The White Sox have had multiple losing streaks this season, including a franchise-record 14 consecutive losses and an AL record-tying 21 straight losses. Even without these streaks, they would still be on pace for 110 losses. The team was eliminated from playoff contention on August 17, making them one of the worst teams of all time.
One of the most glaring statistics for the White Sox this season is their projected 124 losses, which would set a new modern-era record. The team currently has a .237 winning percentage, needing to win at least 12 of their final 31 games to avoid 120 losses. Their best 31-game span this year was 12-19 from June 7 to July 10. Despite their struggles, the White Sox are not the fastest team to reach 100 losses, as they got there in their 131st game.
The White Sox have also struggled in terms of run production and run prevention. They have scored the fewest runs in baseball (404) and allowed the second most runs (675), resulting in a minus-271 run differential. They have a chance to become the 21st team in the modern era to be outscored by 300 runs, a sign of a truly awful team. Only five teams in the expansion era have had a minus-300 run differential, with the worst being the 1932 Boston Red Sox at minus-345.
In terms of franchise history, the 2024 White Sox are on pace to be the worst team ever. The current record for losses in a season is held by the 1970 team that went 56-106. The worst winning percentage in franchise history belongs to the 1932 team with a .325 winning percentage. The 2024 team would need to go 21-10 in their final 31 games to avoid matching that mark. Barring a miracle, this season will go down as the worst in the 124 seasons of White Sox baseball.
Overall, the 2024 Chicago White Sox have had a historically bad season, with a combination of losing streaks, poor run production, and a projected record-setting number of losses. While it has been a tough year for the team and its fans, it serves as a reminder of the challenges and struggles that can come with professional sports. As the season winds down, the White Sox will look to finish strong and begin the process of rebuilding and improving for the future.