Negro League stats added by Baseball Reference, recognized by MLB; the first step in acknowledging greatness w/ Marc Carig
Drew welcomes Marc Carig to share discourse on Negro League stats being added to Baseball Reference as well as recognition by MLB of the league's achievements and numbers. What does it all mean and what's next?
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Show Notes
Drew and The Athletic's deputy managing editor Marc Carig sit down to voice their thoughts on Baseball Reference including Negro League statistics into their database, a step towards recognizing an era in baseball that goes unnoticed more than it should. The duo share why this decision is a positive impact on the game, and what further steps should be made. Though the conversation is buttressed by optimism for the future, there are still pitfalls and shortcomings MLB and other chroniclers need to recognize to keep propelling this movement forward.
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