Recognition of Negro League Baseball Stats by MLB

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Negro League baseball stats are finally being recognized by MLB, thanks to efforts of historian Larry Lester. This inclusion is reshaping the history of baseball and acknowledging the contributions of Black players.

Key Points

  • MLB now recognizes statistics from the Negro Leagues
  • Historian Larry Lester played a key role in compiling these statistics
  • Efforts to include Negro League stats are gaining recognition and changing the narrative of baseball history

Pros

  • Acknowledgement of Black baseball players' contributions to the sport
  • Reshaping the history of baseball by incorporating Negro League statistics