Negro Leagues statistics to be officially incorporated into MLB historical record

Josh Gibson has long been considered one of the best baseball players to ever hold a bat, but you might not know his name. The 1972 Baseball Hall of Fame inductee never had his name in the Major League Baseball record books — until now. 

MLB confirmed Tuesday that Negro Leagues statistics will officially become a part of MLB’s historical record Wednesday. The move will open the door for 2,300 Negro Leagues players to have their accomplishments recognized in the league’s official database.