The White Sox not only shocked many baseball fans by having the best record in the American League during the 2004 season, but they also broke the single season home run record with 274 home runs. The previous record was held by the 1997 Seattle Mariners with 264 home runs.

Heading into the season, the White Sox were widely regarded as having a powerhouse lineup led by the power of Magglio Ordonez, Carlos Lee, Hideki Matsui, Aramis Ramirez, and rookie Adam LaRoache. Seven players had 20 or more home runs and their whole lineup had at least double digit home runs. Chicago’s mammoth lineup helped lead the way to a division crown, although their pitching staff ranks among the worst in the league.

Chicago’s main strategy during the season was to just out score and out power their opponents. Luckily for this team it worked. The White Sox currently are set to open their first round match up in the Division series against the Oakland Athletics at home.

The baseball world will be watching to see if this team is legit enough to mash their way to a World Series title, or if their bad pitching staff will finally catch up to them.