Bevwire API vs MLB Records and Stats

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%98.3%
P50 · ms701555
P95 · ms19001293
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearno
Data licenseUnverifiedMLB Advanced Media copyright (see terms)
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — no key; subject to MLB copyright terms
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Bevwire API vs MLB Records and Stats: common questions

Which is more reliable, Bevwire API or MLB Records and Stats?

On our scheduled checks, Bevwire API leads on measured uptime — Bevwire API at 100% versus MLB Records and Stats at 99.02% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, Bevwire API or MLB Records and Stats?

MLB Records and Stats has the lower median latency in our checks — Bevwire API responds in 701 ms versus MLB Records and Stats at 555 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do Bevwire API and MLB Records and Stats need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Bevwire API is callable with no signup, and MLB Records and Stats is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Bevwire API and MLB Records and Stats from the browser?

Only MLB Records and Stats is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Bevwire API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Bevwire API and MLB Records and Stats free for commercial use?

Bevwire API has unclear commercial terms, and MLB Records and Stats is personal/non-commercial only. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.