The Rundown V2 Players API

openapi: 3.0.3
info:
  title: TheRundown Sports V1 Delta V2 Players API
  version: 2.0.0
  description: 'Real-time and historical sports betting data, odds, lines, and statistics across major North American and international sports leagues.


    ## Authentication

    All endpoints (except `/sports` and `/affiliates`) require authentication. Pass your API key using one of:

    - **Query parameter**: `?key=YOUR_API_KEY`

    - **Header**: `X-Therundown-Key: YOUR_API_KEY`

    ## Off-the-Board Sentinel Value

    The value **0.0001** indicates a line is "off the board" — the sportsbook has temporarily removed pricing (e.g., pending injury news). This is NOT an error. Display as "Off Board" or "N/A" in your UI.


    ## Rate Limiting

    Requests are rate-limited per API key tier. Check response headers for current limits.


    ## Data Updates

    - Live odds update in real-time during games

    - Use delta endpoints for efficient polling of changes

    - WebSocket connections available for streaming updates


    ## V1 vs V2

    V2 endpoints use market-based data structures (market_id, participants, line prices). V1 endpoints use legacy line-based structures (moneyline, spread, total objects). V2 is recommended for new integrations.

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  contact:
    name: TheRundown API Support
    url: https://therundown.io
    email: support@therundown.io
  termsOfService: https://therundown.io/terms
servers:
- url: https://therundown.io
  description: Production
security:
- ApiKeyQuery: []
- ApiKeyHeader: []
tags:
- name: V2 Players
  description: Player data (V2)
paths:
  /api/v2/players/{playerID}:
    get:
      operationId: v2GetPlayerByID
      tags:
      - V2 Players
      summary: Get a player by ID
      parameters:
      - name: playerID
        in: path
        required: true
        schema:
          type: integer
      responses:
        '200':
          description: Player data
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/PlayersResponse'
              example:
                players:
                - id: 16627
                  sport_id: 4
                  team_id: 11
                  first_name: Trae
                  last_name: Young
                  display_name: Trae Young
                  weight: 164
                  height: 73
                  display_weight: 164 lbs
                  display_height: 6' 1"
                  age: 27
                  date_of_birth: 1998-09-19T07:00Z
                  slug: trae-young
                  jersey: '11'
                  position: Guard
                  position_abbreviation: G
                  birth_place_city: Lubbock
                  birth_place_country: USA
                  experience_years: 7
                  active: true
                  status: Active
components:
  schemas:
    PlayersResponse:
      type: object
      properties:
        players:
          type: array
          items:
            $ref: '#/components/schemas/PlayerNormalized'
    PlayerNormalized:
      type: object
      properties:
        id:
          type: integer
        sport_id:
          type: integer
        team_id:
          type: integer
        updated_at:
          type: string
          format: date-time
          nullable: true
        first_name:
          type: string
        last_name:
          type: string
        display_name:
          type: string
        weight:
          type: number
        height:
          type: number
        display_weight:
          type: string
        display_height:
          type: string
        age:
          type: integer
        date_of_birth:
          type: string
        slug:
          type: string
        jersey:
          type: string
        position:
          type: string
        position_abbreviation:
          type: string
        debut_year:
          type: integer
        birth_place_city:
          type: string
        birth_place_country:
          type: string
        experience_years:
          type: integer
        active:
          type: boolean
        status:
          type: string
        bats:
          type: string
          description: MLB only — batting side
        throws:
          type: string
          description: MLB only — throwing arm
  securitySchemes:
    ApiKeyQuery:
      type: apiKey
      in: query
      name: key
      description: API key as query parameter
    ApiKeyHeader:
      type: apiKey
      in: header
      name: X-Therundown-Key
      description: API key as request header