About Sports Reference

We democratize data, so our users enjoy, understand and share the sports they love.

We strive to work with respect, reliability with oomph, and craftsmanship, and also to promote the democratization of sports data.

The Sports Reference sites first launched with Baseball-Reference.com in April 2000 by Sean Forman, Pro-Football-Reference.com in December of 2000 by Doug Drinen, and Basketball-Reference.com in April of 2004 by Justin Kubatko.

Sean Forman formed Sports Reference, Inc. in October of 2004, and in December of 2007 the three groups joined forces with Jay Virshbo to create Sports Reference LLC (based in Pennsylvania). We currently have 39 full-time employees.

Sean Forman, President, worked for six years as a math and computer science professor at Saint Joseph's University before leaving to work on Sports Reference full-time in May of 2006. He has a PhD. in Applied Mathematics from the University of Iowa and currently resides in Philadelphia. Follow him at @sean_forman.

Mike Kania, Senior Software Engineer II, hails from Cleveland and is as sanguine about their chances of winning a title as you might expect. He worked at AOL and TypePad prior to joining Sports Reference in the spring of 2011, and has managed our college and pro football sites since starting at SR.

Mike Lynch, Executive Director of Data, is a graduate of Boston University. He is also an alum of ESPN the Magazine, ESPN, Big Ten Network and Comcast SportsNet, where he developed a deep appreciation of the Sports Reference sites and tools. He researched details on every buzzer-beater in the history of the NBA/ABA and might just be the world's foremost Lionel Simmons appreciator.

Adam Wodon, Senior Software Engineer II, a Long Island native, lives outside Philadelphia. He follows the Jets, Nets, Mets & Isles. He's led work for hockey and stathead. Adam also founded the College Hockey News. Follow him at @chn_AdamWodon.

Jonah Gardner, Product Marketing Manager, joined Sports Reference in 2015. He lives in Philadelphia and is a fan of the 76ers and the films of Brian de Palma.

Jaclyn Mahoney, Executive Director of Operations and Strategic Planning, joined Sports Reference in early 2018. Jaclyn grew up as a Philadelphia sports fan and also roots for the teams in her adopted home city of Baltimore. She’s an advocate for gender equity in sports and has been to a ballgame at every current MLB ballpark.

Jay Hutchinson, Senior Data Developer II, joined Sports Reference in early 2018. Jay is a native of Davis County, Utah and currently lives in New Jersey. They began refereeing soccer in 2010 and take special interest in sport rules and officiating. Jay is an avid traveller and has visited more than ⅔ of U.S. counties.

Alex Bonilla, Data Developer I, arrives at Sports Reference from Connecticut. He joined Sports Reference in March of 2018. He follows football closely and has an affinity for unique players like Gardner Minshew and Rodrigo Blankenship. He's on Twitter at @AlexBonilla_Spt (for sports opinions) and @AlexBonilla_OVA (for animation opinions/personal updates).

Dan Hirsch, Principal Software Engineer I, joined Sports Reference in September of 2018. Dan founded The Baseball Gauge and has done a great deal to promote Ballpark and Negro League records. He previously worked as a fire fighter and lives with his family in Omaha, Nebraska where he cheers for the Rays and Gators. He's on Twitter at @DanHirsch.

Kenny Jackelen, Principal Software Engineer I, joined Sports Reference in October of 2018. Kenny manages our baseball site and leads other technical projects at Sports Reference. He has been described in the New York Times as "the resident baseball computer genius at Baseball Reference."

Charlotte Eisenberg, Senior Data Developer I, is a Maine native. She joined Sports Reference in late 2020 on a full-time basis after previously working at SR as a summer intern and also spending a season with the Texas Rangers.

Adam Darowski, Executive Director of Design & Product Management, joined Sports Reference in late 2020 on a full-time basis after a long stint as a design consultant where he worked on our responsive site redesign and Stathead launch. He is a SABR member, Negro Leagues historian, and Borussia Dortmund supporter. Follow him on Twitter at @baseballtwit.

Nick Pazoles, Principal DevOps Engineer I, joined Sports Reference in late 2020 after working in DevOps/Site Reliability at Cleo. He's a fan of the White Sox and Michigan football. You can find him on Twitter at @nickpazo.

Katie Sharp, Customer Success Manager, joined Sports Reference at the start of 2021. She's previously worked as a researcher with ESPN's Stats and Info Group and as a writer, researcher and editor for dozens of books and articles. She's a Yankees, New York Football Giants, & UConn Huskies basketball fan. She's on Twitter at @SharpStats17.

Andrew Chong, Senior Test Engineer II, joined Sports Reference in the middle of 2021. Andrew previously worked in the finance and healthcare industries as a Software Tester. He follows the Phillies, DePaul basketball, and Korean players across any sport. He's on Twitter at @testthesoftware.

Maggie Walsh Deaver, Executive Director of Marketing, joined Sports Reference in the middle of 2021. Maggie previously worked at Volo Sports as Director of National Brand and Marketing. She's a fan of Boston sports and Bill Belichick's hoodies. Follow her on Twitter at @maggiewdeaver.

Ryan Passmore, VP of Engineering, joined Sports Reference in the middle of 2021. Ryan was previously the Sr. Director of Product Development at Cleo. A Chicago-area native Ryan cheers for the Cubs, Bulls and Bears.

Zoe Surma, Software Engineer I, joined Sports Reference in the middle of 2021. Zoe is a recent graduate of Notre Dame with a degree in computer engineering. She is a Cubs, Fighting Irish and Formula One fan. Follow her on Twitter at @ZoeSurma.

Chris Wong, Software Engineer II, joined Sports Reference in the middle of 2021. Chris hails from St. Louis and is a recent graduate from Brown University with multiple degrees in computer science. He is a Cardinals and Blues fan.

Nicolas Westin, DevOps Engineer I, joined Sports Reference towards the end of 2021. He previously worked at Redhorse Corporation as a front-end engineer. He graduated from Northeastern University in Boston. He is a big Wizards fan, and a casual Cubs fan.

Aidan Jackson-Evans, Senior Customer Success Coordinator, joined Sports Reference at the start of 2022. Originally from the UK, Aidan now lives in New England. He enjoys baseball history and trivia, and has written biographies for the SABR BioProject. He is a fan of the San Francisco Giants and the England national football team. Follow him on Twitter at @ajacksonevans.

Adela Armstrong-Spielberg, Senior Scrum Master I, joined Sports Reference at the start of 2022. She was born and raised in the DC area, and now lives in Los Angeles after attending UCLA. She's growing into a Dodgers and Rams fan, but she would like to reassure her friends and family back east that she will always root for the Nats and Ravens first.

Ryan Walsh, Senior Social Media Coordinator, joined Sports Reference at the start of 2022. Hailing from the great state of New Jersey, Ryan previously managed social media for Temple University and the Cape May-Lewes Ferry, among others. He remains an ardent defender of the 76ers Process, and is also a fan of NASCAR and the WNBA. You can find him on Twitter at @RyanLWalsh.

Sara Halloran, Test Engineer I, joined Sports Reference at the start of 2022. A Northwestern graduate and New Jersey native now living in Philadelphia, she still roots for her beloved Wildcats and Mets as well as the Milwaukee Brewers, for whom she previously worked as a data scientist. She closely follows MLB, soccer, and tennis and also supports Tottenham Hotspur and the U.S. Women’s National Team.

Sam Lavallee, Senior Digital Marketing Manager, joined Sports Reference at the start of 2022. She previously worked as a marketing manager at the Boston Red Sox and Worcester Red Sox. Originally from Nantucket Island, she now resides in Cambridge, MA and is a fan of all things Boston sports and mascots. Follow her on Instagram at @wsamnipat.

Rajeev Lekhwar, Senior SEO Specialist, joined Sports Reference at the start of 2022. Having worked for almost 2.5 years in the SEO Industry with brands like VWO, he moved to Sports Reference with a goal of keeping the upward trend moving. He is an avid cricket fan. You can find him on Twitter at @panditrajeev22.

Ashlie Rose, UX Researcher I, joined Sports Reference towards the end of 2022. She holds a BSc in Cognitive Science and lives among the redwoods of California.

Ben Wozniak, Senior Software Engineer I, joined Sports Reference towards the end of 2022. Ben lives in Milwaukee and previously worked at Brady Corporation as a Software Engineer. He is primarily a Chicago sports fan, particularly the Cubs and Bears.

Jonathan Moore, Software Engineer I, joined Sports Reference towards the end of 2022. He attended Illinois State University and Tufts University. Jonathan lives in Boston and previously worked at Left Hook, Inc. as an Integrations Engineer. He is originally from Bloomington-Normal, IL and is a Chicago Sports fan.

Matthew Carr, Software Engineer I, joined Sports Reference at the start of 2023. He lives in Toronto, Canada and previously worked as a full stack developer in the healthcare industry. He was in attendance for Joey Bats’ bat flip and is a fan of the Raptors, Jays and Leafs.

Joe Zobel, Software Engineer I, joined Sports Reference at the start of 2023 after interning the summer of 2022. He grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Computer Engineering. He is a Chicago and Purdue sports fan.

Becky Ligon, Test Engineer II, joined Sports Reference in the middle of 2023. Becky previously worked as a technical business analyst and performance/automated test engineer in the wholesale industry. She is a Virginia native and loves playing volleyball and watching soccer, hockey, and college football.

Kyle Brown, Senior Community Marketing Coordinator, joined Sports Reference in the middle of 2023. He has worked at sports media companies such as Bleacher Report and The Athletic. He calls the Bay Area home, but currently lives in Southern California. He is a fan of the San Francisco Giants and 49ers, Warriors, Oregon Ducks, and literally anything that Steph Curry does.

Zach Bellavia, Product Manager, joined Sports Reference in April 2024. He's a Butler University alum and has an affinity for the scrappy underdog. Zach follows most Chicago sports teams. He also enjoys the niche fandom of professional track and field and distance running.

Emily Anderson, Product Manager, joined Sports Reference in 2024. Originally from Indiana, Emily now resides in Chicagoland after a long stint in Los Angeles. Emily was indoctrinated into following Michigan football and the Detroit Tigers from childhood, but her support of Arsenal, Chicago Sky, and the Chicago Red Stars is self-imposed. You can find her on Twitter at @EmCAnderson.

Kristiana Passeri, Executive Operations Coordinator, joined Sports Reference in the middle of 2024 after interning on the marketing team the previous summer. She resides in the Chicagoland area and is a fan of the Bears and Fire, as well as FC Barcelona, Argentine/US soccer and Formula One.

Ryan Crenny, Software Engineer I, joined Sports Reference in the middle of 2024. He grew up outside Philadelphia and attended Villanova University. Ryan is a big Eagles and Phillies fan as well as an avid Sixers process defender. He currently lives in Madison Wisconsin and enjoys playing golf and disc golf in his free time.

Brett Peavler, Senior Software Engineer I, joined Sports Reference in July of 2024. Brett previously worked at Microsoft which moved him from his hometown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Seattle, Washington where he lives today. He’s maintained his Wisconsin fandom and roots for the Brewers, Packers, and Bucks, while also embracing the Kraken and Mariners (2nd to the Brewers of course) in Seattle.

Tricia Reisman, Software Engineer I, joined Sports Reference in August of 2024. She was born and raised in Savannah, Georgia. Tricia is a fan of all Georgia sports - specifically the Braves. She enjoys playing golf and actually won a golf state championship in high school.

Jay Virshbo, Business Development, served as the president of Howe Sports Data, and has held other positions within the sports business world. He is a Chicago native and currently resides just outside of Boston. Follow him at @jvirshbo.

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