The wild numbers behind the New York Yankees' historic start

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The New York Yankees have had that type of season in the past.

The Bronx Bombers have won 50 games this season and have a winning percentage of.746. The New York Mets are five games behind, but they are in a class of their own. The Yankees are the team to beat in the playoffs, as they have a commanding lead in the division.

This season is special because of how good the Yankees have been in the past. There are a few examples from our own data.

Race to 50 wins

Two other Yankees teams have reached 50 wins in less than a year.

Sixty-four games were played in 1939.

1928: 66 games (50-16)

What's the best news for the Yankees in the future? They won the World Series in both of those years.

Triple threat

The league has a record, run differential and home runs. The Dodgers are close to the Braves in home runs. The last Yankees team to do this was in 1961.

The Yankees have led in all three categories seven times, with six of them ending in World Series wins. Even though they lost the World Series in 1921, Lou Gehrig was still four seasons away from becoming the new first baseman.

The real Bronx Bombers

There are four Yankees who are on pace to hit 30 or more home runs this year. This would be the first time in the history of the team that has mashed as many dingers as the Yankees that this would happen. Judge leads the way with 25 home runs through his first 60 games, which trails only Mickey Mantle and Babe Ruth for the most in Yankees history.

Pitching and defense

The Yankees would be a contender even if their offense was not great. The team has given up the second-fewest home runs in Major League Baseball this season and has a league-leading 2.78 earned run average. Their fielding percentage is third.

If it's possible, the rest of the league will try to stop the Yankees. Right now, New York has a good chance of breaking the record for most wins in a season, as they are on pace for an incredible 121 victories. It would be something special for a team with a record of greatness like the Yankees.