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Nearly 3 1/2 years after the MLB elevated Negro Leagues’ statistics to “Major League ” status, Negro League records will be incorporated into the MLB’s historical records, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported Tuesday.
The incorporated stats are from 1920-1948.
With the records being incorporated, Hall of Fame catcher Josh Gibson becomes the all-time leader in batting average, slugging percentage and OPS.
Gibson, a two-time Triple Crown winner, has the single-season record for these stats as well.
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Latest Mets News
The Mets were swept in a doubleheader Tuesday, blowing a lead in the opening game and shut out in the second.
Francisco Alvarez is beginning a rehab assignment on Thursday.
Kodai Senga was playing catch yesterday for the first time since receiving a cortisone injection.
Jett Williams, the team’s consensus top prospect, may need surgery for an injured right wrist.
Jose Butto was named the International League Pitcher of the Week.
David Stearns said the team is continuing to take steps towards competing at a championship-caliber for a long time.
Stearns said Brett Baty and Mark Vientos being with the Mets is best for the team’s development.
Latest MLB News
The Atlanta Braves are promoting pitching prospect Spencer Schwellenbach.
The Arizona Diamondbacks released Kolten Wong.
The Pittsburgh Pirates activated Ke’Bryan Hayes from the injured list.
The San Francisco Giants designated Drew Pomeranz for assignment and placed Lamont Wade Jr. on the injured list.
Latest on MMO
Luisangel Acuna had a strong week and much more in this week’s Mets Minors Weekly Report from Tyler Antonelle.
This Day in Mets History
1971: Nolan Ryan and Tom Seaver combine to strike out 26 batters in the Mets’ doubleheader sweep of the Padres.
1990: The Mets lose 2-1 to the Cincinnati Reds in Bud Harrelson‘s first game as team manager.
Birthdays: Zack Short (29), Steven Matz (33), Tyler Pill (34), Toby Borland (55), Dyar Miller (78)
