MLB Integrates Negro League Stats, Elevates Josh Gibson in Record Books
TL;DR
Major League Baseball has incorporated statistics from the Negro Leagues, significantly altering the record books. Josh Gibson now holds the highest career batting average at .372, surpassing Ty Cobb, and leads in slugging percentage and OPS. This move, following a three-year research project, recognizes the achievements of over 2,300 Negro Leagues players and integrates their records into MLB history.
- MLB incorporates Negro League statistics, shakes up record books ESPN
- Negro League stats to be officially integrated into MLB record books USA TODAY
- Major League Baseball to add Negro Leagues stats to official records Axios
- As MLB changes its records, Josh Gibson replaces Ty Cobb as all-time batting leader The New York Times
- MLB adds Negro Leagues stats to record book, boosting Josh Gibson - The Washington Post The Washington Post
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