MLB adds Negro Leagues to official records

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https://www.vintagedetroit.com/detr...s-now-rates-among-baseballs-greatest-hitters/
Detroit Negro Leagues star Turkey Stearnes now rates among baseball?s greatest hitters.
Vintage Detroit

 

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Per 162 games?
.349/.417/.617
1.034 OPS, 177 OPS+
149 R, 217 H
37 2B, 18 3B, 31 HR
164 RBI, 21 SB
8.2 WAR
Turkey Stearnes died on this day in September 4, 1979 at the age of 78. Just an absolute wonder.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E-exScjXIAEai6p?format=png&name=large

 

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http://www.detroittigertales.com/2021/12/if-turkey-steanes-and-pete-hill-were.html
If Turkey Stearnes and Pete Hill Were Tigers: Where Would They Rank?
Detroit Tiger Tales

 

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https://cybermetric.blogspot.com/2022/08/two-way-players-in-alnl-and-negro.html
Two-way players in the AL/NL and Negro Leagues from 1920-48.
Cybermetrics

 

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https://sabr.org/latest/sabr-forms-...-committee-for-further-study-recommendations/
SABR forms new Special Negro Leagues and Teams Committee for further study, recommendations.
sabr.org

 

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https://www.mlb.com/news/faq-negro-leagues-stats-major-league-record

What to know about Negro Leagues stats entering MLB record.
MLB.com

MLB incorporates Negro Leagues statistics, shakes up record books

Josh Gibson surpassed Tigers Hall of Famer Ty Cobb as MLB’s career leader with a .372 batting average.

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MLB incorporates Negro Leagues statistics, shakes up record books.
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