Baseball players and fans are learning more about the Negro Leagues as statistics for over 2,300 players are incorporated into the major league record book.

A committee chaired by MLB's official historian meticulously examined statistics from seven Negro Leagues from 1920-1948, with nearly 75% of available records included.

Josh Gibson now leads in career batting average, slugging percentage, and OPS, surpassing legends like Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth.

The move has been hailed as long overdue, with players like Andrew McCutchen and Hunter Greene excited to learn about the history of the Negro Leagues.

The acknowledgment and incorporation of the Negro Leagues into MLB history are seen as a significant step in uniting all parts of baseball history.

Tyrus Cobb, Ty Cobb's great grandson, expressed excitement at the new statistical leaders and the opportunity to learn more about players like Gibson and Oscar Charleston.