“SRNY By The Numbers” is a periodic feature that highlights all 10 New York metropolitan sports teams.
660 million dollars is the reported preliminary offer that Steve Cohen made to Juan Soto, signaling that the Mets are ready to outbid Hal Steinbrenner and their cross-town rivals.
72 prayers are sent to the Rangers #72 Filip Chytil, who reportedly is battling concussion issues for the 5th time in his career. Editor’s Note: it was reported by the Rangers on Tuesday 11/19 that Chytil did NOT have a concussion and he is expected to join the Rangers in Calgary for the 3rd game on the current road trip. Great news all around!
24.6 points per game ranks 15th in the league for the Nets Cam Thomas.
23 quarterbacks are ahead of the Jets Aaron Rodgers in ESPN’s QBR including 3 rookies (Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye & Bo Nix), 2 former Jets (Sam Darnold & Geno Smith) and his replacement in Green Bay (Jordan Love).
13 percent is where the Islanders power play stands after 18 games, contributing to their slow start (7-7-4) and placing them 31st in the NHL.
11 is where the Knicks rank in team assists through 14 games. That’s up from last year when they ranked 29th and the year before when they were tied for 28th.
10 is the number of Yankees that have won the AL Rookie of Year now that Luis Gil follows Aaron Judge (2017), Derek Jeter (1996), Dave Righetti (1981), Thurman Munson (1970), Stan Bahnsen (1968), Tom Tresh (1962), Tony Kubek (1957), Bob Grim (1954), and Gil McDougald (1951)
7 touchdown passes against one interception were thrown by Giants new starting QB Tommy DeVito during the 6 games he started in 2023.
6 is the number of players the Liberty can protect on December 6th when the WNBA holds the expansion draft for the Golden State Valkyries. Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, Jonquel Jones and last year’s rookie sensation Leonie Fiebich seem certain, which means two of the following Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, Kayla Thornton, Nyara Sabally, and Courtney Vandersloot will be available.
3 forwards on the Devils are on the NHL’s Top 25 scoring list with Jesper Bratt leading the way with 24, followed by Jack Hughes with 22 and Nico Hischier with 20.
Disclaimer: SRNY By the Numbers requires a primary school knowledge of math.
