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Our team of researchers has integrated playing statistics from the 2012 season. The updated version contains complete batting and pitching statistics back to 1871, plus fielding statistics, standings, team stats, managerial records, post-season data, and more. For more details on the latest release, please read the documentation.
The database can be used on any platform, but please be aware that this is not a standalone application. It is a database that requires Microsoft Access or some other relational database software to be useful.
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Files last updated January 9, 3:00 pm
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Some third-party applications don’t work with newer versions of the database. For that reason, we’re making some earlier versions available for download. Please be advised that no support exists for these versions. All questions about using the database with third-party applications should be directed to the makers of that software.
2011
Version 5.9.1 – Microsoft Access
Version 5.9.1 – comma-delimited version
Version 5.9.1 – SQL version
2010
Version 5.8 – Microsoft Access
Version 5.8 – comma-delimited version
2009
Version 5.7 – Microsoft Access
Version 5.7 – comma-delimited version
2008
Version 5.6 – Access
Version 5.6 – comma-delimited version
2007
Version 5.5 – Access
Version 5.5 – comma-delimited version
2006
Version 5.4 – Access
Version 5.4 – comma-delimited version
Version 5.4 – spreadsheet version
2005
Version 5.3 – Access 2000
Version 5.3 – Access 97
Version 5.3 – comma-delimited version
Version 5.3 – spreadsheet version
2004
Version 5.2 – Access 2000
Version 5.2 – Access 97
Version 5.2 – comma-delimited version
Version 5.2 – spreadsheet version
2003
Version 5.1 – Access 2000
Version 5.1 – Access 97
Version 5.1 – comma-delimited version
2002
Version 5.0 – Access 2000
Version 5.0 – Access 97
Version 5.0 – comma-delimited version
2001
Version 4.5 – Access 2000
Version 4.5 – Access 97
Version 4.5 – comma-delimted version
2000
Version 4.0 - Access 97
1999
Version 3.0 – comma-delimited version