Retrieve batting orders for a given MLB game
Value
Returns a tibble that includes probable starting pitchers and
the home plate umpire for the game_pk requested
| col_name | types | description |
| id | integer | MLB player ID. |
| fullName | character | Player full name. |
| abbreviation | character | Fielding position abbreviation. |
| batting_order | character | Spot in the batting order (1-9). |
| batting_position_num | character | Sub-position within the lineup spot (0 = starter). |
| team | character | Side of the matchup ('home' or 'away'). |
| teamName | character | Team name. |
| teamID | integer | MLB team ID. |
Examples
# \donttest{
try(mlb_batting_orders(game_pk=566001))
#> ── MLB Game Starting Batting Order data from MLB.com ───────────────────
#> ℹ Data updated: 2026-06-12 14:09:24 UTC
#> # A tibble: 18 × 8
#> id fullName abbreviation batting_order batting_position_num team
#> <int> <chr> <chr> <chr> <chr> <chr>
#> 1 606299 José Pe… 2B 1 0 away
#> 2 458015 Joey Vo… 1B 2 0 away
#> 3 553993 Eugenio… 3B 3 0 away
#> 4 608385 Jesse W… LF 4 0 away
#> 5 624577 Yasiel … RF 5 0 away
#> 6 594988 Scott S… CF 6 0 away
#> 7 578428 Jose Ig… SS 7 0 away
#> 8 571466 Tucker … C 8 0 away
#> 9 543699 Tanner … P 9 0 away
#> 10 643446 Jeff Mc… 2B 1 0 home
#> 11 624413 Pete Al… 1B 2 0 home
#> 12 607043 Brandon… LF 3 0 home
#> 13 624424 Michael… RF 4 0 home
#> 14 453943 Todd Fr… 3B 5 0 home
#> 15 467092 Wilson … C 6 0 home
#> 16 642708 Amed Ro… SS 7 0 home
#> 17 501571 Juan La… CF 8 0 home
#> 18 554430 Zack Wh… P 9 0 home
#> # ℹ 2 more variables: teamName <chr>, teamID <int>
# }