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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The longstanding omission of Negro League statistics in Major League Baseball has been rectified. After an extensive three-year research project, MLB has officially integrated the statistics of over 2,300 Negro League players into its record books. This inclusion elevates Josh Gibson to Major League Baseball’s career leader in batting average with a .372, surpassing Ty Cobb’s …
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May 30, 2024