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The article highlights the all-time home run leaders for each MLB team, with Pete Alonso setting a new record for the Mets. It discusses notable players like Henry Aaron, Babe Ruth, and Mike Trout, and explores the potential for current players to break franchise records in the future.
Cal Raleigh hit his 45th home run, tying him with Ken Griffey Jr. for most in Mariners history, as the Seattle Mariners extended their winning streak to seven games with a 6-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, highlighted by strong pitching from Bryan Woo and a series of home runs.
Major League Baseball has incorporated Negro Leagues statistics into its official records, significantly altering historical rankings. Josh Gibson, a Negro League star, now holds records for highest career batting average, slugging percentage, and OPS, surpassing legends like Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth. Despite playing fewer games, Gibson's achievements have sparked discussions about him being the greatest baseball player of all time.
Major League Baseball has incorporated statistics from the Negro Leagues, significantly altering the record books. Josh Gibson now holds the highest career batting average at .372, surpassing Ty Cobb, and leads in slugging percentage and OPS. This move, following a three-year research project, recognizes the achievements of over 2,300 Negro Leagues players and integrates their records into MLB history.
Major League Baseball has updated its records to include statistics from the Negro Leagues, officially recognizing Josh Gibson as the all-time career batting average leader with a .372 average, surpassing Ty Cobb's .367. This change follows MLB's 2020 decision to classify the Negro Leagues as major leagues, integrating their statistics into the official records. The update also affects single-season records, with Gibson's .466 average in 1943 now recognized as the highest. The decision has sparked discussions about the historical context and accuracy of these records.