Data Methodology
Transparent about where our data comes from, how often it updates, and what happens when things go wrong. No black boxes.
300+
D1 Baseball Programs
30
MLB Teams
32
NFL Teams
30
NBA Teams
<100ms
Avg Response Time
99.9%
Uptime Target
Data Sources
We aggregate from multiple official and validated third-party sources. Each source is monitored for uptime and data quality.
MLB Stats API
99.9% reliableOfficial Major League Baseball data feed via Highlightly Pro
ESPN API
99.5% reliableLive scores and standings across major sports leagues
NCAA Official Sources
98% reliableDirect feeds from conference and NCAA portals
D1Baseball & On3
97% reliableTransfer portal tracking and recruiting data
Refresh Rates
Different data types update at different intervals based on how frequently the underlying source changes.
| Context | Refresh Rate |
|---|---|
| Live MLB/NFL/NBA games | 15-30 seconds |
| Live college games | 30-60 seconds |
| Standings & rankings | 5-15 minutes |
| Transfer portal updates | Real-time (webhook) |
| Player stats & rosters | 1-4 hours |
| Historical data | Daily batch |
Our Data Principles
The rules we follow when collecting, validating, and displaying data.
Accuracy Over Speed
We validate data before displaying it. A 30-second delay beats showing wrong information. Every API response is checked for schema consistency before reaching your screen.
Source Transparency
Every data point includes its source and timestamp. Look for the "Data Source" badge at the bottom of any stats section. You always know where the numbers come from.
Graceful Degradation
When a primary source fails, we fall back to cached data with a clear "stale data" indicator. You never see a blank screen—you see the last known good data with proper context.
Edge-First Architecture
Built on Cloudflare Workers with global edge caching. Data is served from the closest edge node to you, typically under 100ms response time anywhere in the world.
When Things Go Wrong
APIs fail. Networks hiccup. Here's how we handle it.
Stale Data Badge
When data is older than expected, we show a yellow badge with the last update time.
Unavailable State
When a source is completely down, we show a clear error with retry option.
Auto-Retry
Failed requests automatically retry with exponential backoff. Most issues resolve in seconds.
Questions about our data?
We're transparent about how we work. If you spot an issue or have questions about a specific data point, let us know.