Major League Baseball has made a historic decision to incorporate Negro League stats into its historical records, as reported by USA Today. This move, set to be officially announced and implemented today, marks a significant step towards recognizing the contributions of Negro League players to the sport.
One of the major implications of this decision is the impact on the record books. National Baseball Hall of Famer Josh Gibson will now be recognized as the MLB's all-time career leader in batting average, surpassing legends like Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth. This change will also see Gibson take the top spot in slugging percentage.
