What is Baseball Data Hub?

A free baseball statistics encyclopedia with career, season and game-level records for 26,073 major league players from 1871 to 2026.

Is Baseball Data Hub free?

Yes. Every page is free to read, with no account and no paywall.

Where does Baseball Data Hub get its data?

From the Lahman Baseball Database via the Chadwick Baseball Bureau, Retrosheet game accounts, the Chadwick Bureau identity register and the MLB Stats API. Full provenance is published at /about/data-sources.

How current are the statistics?

The current season refreshes daily; the data on the site was last refreshed on September 8, 2026, and that date is printed on every page.

Does Baseball Data Hub cover the Negro Leagues?

Yes. MLB recognized seven Negro Leagues (1920–1948) as major leagues in 2020; their statistics appear on player pages and on dedicated leaderboards.

About Baseball Data Hub

Baseball Data Hub is a free baseball statistics encyclopedia covering 26,073 major league players from 1871 to 2026. It publishes career and season-by-season batting, pitching and fielding records, 222,341 game accounts, all 203 franchises, 263 ballparks, every award and the full Hall of Fame record. Data comes from the Lahman Baseball Database, Retrosheet, the Chadwick Bureau register and the MLB Stats API, and was last refreshed on September 8, 2026. The site is free to read with no account and no paywall.

Data updated September 8, 2026

Our Mission

Baseball Data Hub is your comprehensive source for baseball statistics spanning over 150 years of baseball history. We provide detailed player statistics, team records, historical awards, and game-by-game data for Major League Baseball and the Negro Leagues.

Our goal is to make baseball history accessible, searchable, and easy to explore for fans, researchers, and anyone passionate about the game.

What You'll Find Here

26,073 Player Pages - Complete career statistics, biographical information, awards, and season-by-season breakdowns
MLB History (1871-2026) - Every season, team, and player in Major League Baseball history
Negro Leagues - Comprehensive statistics and player pages honoring the legacy of Negro Leagues baseball
222,000+ Game Records - Box scores and game-by-game data from 1898-2025
Ballpark Encyclopedia - Detailed information on 263 ballparks including dimensions, GPS coordinates, and configurations
Live 2026 Season - Updated daily with current season statistics and player information
Hall of Fame & Awards - Complete records of inductees, MVP winners, Cy Young awards, and 80+ other honors
Interactive Tools - Player comparison, career timelines, and advanced game search

Data Sources & Attribution

Baseball Data Hub combines data from multiple authoritative sources to provide the most complete baseball reference available:

Lahman Baseball Database (1871-2025)

Our primary source for historical statistics, maintained by Sean Lahman and the Chadwick Baseball Bureau. Includes comprehensive player statistics, team records, awards, salaries, and biographical information.

Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0

MLB Stats API (2026 Season)

Live data from the official Major League Baseball API, updated daily with current season statistics, player photos, rosters, and biographical details for active players.

Retrosheet.org (1898-2025)

Game-by-game statistics and box scores from Retrosheet, a non-profit organization dedicated to collecting and freely distributing play-by-play accounts of every major league game.

Used with permission from Retrosheet. All data is copyright Retrosheet.

Retrosheet Negro Leagues Database

Negro Leagues statistics compiled by Retrosheet, honoring the players and history of Negro Leagues baseball.

Seamheads Ballpark Database

Comprehensive ballpark information from Seamheads, including GPS coordinates, field dimensions, configurations, and historical details for 263 ballparks.

Regular Season Statistics Only

Please note that all statistics on this site represent regular season performance only. Postseason statistics are displayed separately on player pages but are not included in career totals or leaderboards.

Updates

Historical data is updated annually when new releases are available from our source providers. The 2026 season statistics are updated daily via automated processes to ensure you have access to the most current information.

Questions or Feedback?

We're constantly working to improve Baseball Data Hub. If you notice any issues with the data or have suggestions for new features, we'd love to hear from you.

About Baseball Data Hub: Frequently Asked Questions

What is Baseball Data Hub?: A free baseball statistics encyclopedia with career, season and game-level records for 26,073 major league players from 1871 to 2026.
Is Baseball Data Hub free?: Yes. Every page is free to read, with no account and no paywall.
Where does Baseball Data Hub get its data?: From the Lahman Baseball Database via the Chadwick Baseball Bureau, Retrosheet game accounts, the Chadwick Bureau identity register and the MLB Stats API. Full provenance is published at /about/data-sources.
How current are the statistics?: The current season refreshes daily; the data on the site was last refreshed on September 8, 2026, and that date is printed on every page.
Does Baseball Data Hub cover the Negro Leagues?: Yes. MLB recognized seven Negro Leagues (1920–1948) as major leagues in 2020; their statistics appear on player pages and on dedicated leaderboards.