What team has the best defense in MLB?

 

The MLB season 2022 is about a third of the way through, and so far, there have been plenty of notable defensive plays. This article will look at the three best defensive teams this season, ranking by defensive stats.

3. New York Mets

New York’s other team also did a good job defensively. The Mets finished third on the list with a 98.9 fielding percentage and committed just 19 turnovers. The Mets have a slight lead over the Yankees, as they outnumber them after playing two more games.

 

2. San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres have the second-best defensive team in all of baseball. Led by the best defensive infielders in the game, Manny Machado and Eric Hosmer. The Padres have a 99.1 percent fielding percentage and committed just 16 total turnovers all season.

The team’s stellar defense has played a significant role in its 30-18 start to the season.

1. Cincinnati Reds

The Number 1 defensive team in all of the baseball might come as a surprise. The Reds have the best defense in Major League Baseball. Led by first baseman Joey Votto, the Reds committed the fewest errors all season at 14.