Which Team Was the Worst in Major League Baseball in 1991?

In the 1991 Major League Baseball season, there were several teams that struggled to find success on the field. However, one team stood out as the worst of the worst that year. That team was the Cleveland Indians.

The Cleveland Indians finished the 1991 season with a dismal record of 57-105, giving them a winning percentage of just .352. This was the worst record in all of Major League Baseball that year, earning the Indians the title of the worst team in the league.

There were a number of factors that contributed to the Indians' poor performance in the 1991 season. One of the biggest issues was their lackluster pitching staff, which struggled to keep opposing hitters in check. The Indians' offense also struggled to put runs on the board, scoring just 4.03 runs per game on average.

Despite their struggles on the field, the Indians did have a few bright spots in the 1991 season. Outfielder Albert Belle had a breakout year, hitting .282 with 28 home runs and 95 RBIs. Pitcher Greg Swindell also had a solid season, posting a 3.48 ERA in 33 starts.

Overall, though, the 1991 season was one to forget for the Cleveland Indians and their fans. The team finished in last place in the American League East division, a whopping 37 games behind the division-leading Toronto Blue Jays. It was a disappointing year for a team that had high hopes coming into the season.

Despite their struggles in 1991, the Cleveland Indians would bounce back in the years to come. In 1994, the team made the playoffs for the first time since 1954, and in 1995, they advanced to the World Series for the first time since 1954.

So, while the 1991 season was a rough one for the Cleveland Indians, it was ultimately just a bump in the road on their path to future success.

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