StrikerAPI vs FastballAPI
A side-by-side look at the StrikerAPI and FastballAPI MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
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StrikerAPISportsPremier League, MLS and European football: lineups, shot maps, xG, tables and odds. REST and MCP.48FairAuth: api key requiredF
FastballAPISportsMLB since 2015 plus college: pitches, plate appearances, box scores, odds by book. REST and MCP.48FairAuth: api key requiredVerdict: choose StrikerAPI for sports work; choose FastballAPI for sports. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
SChoose StrikerAPI when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Sports domain.
- Its auth model fits you: API key required.
- You have the keys it needs:
STRIKERAPI_API_KEY. - You want tools like
list_teams, search_players, list_games.
FChoose FastballAPI when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Sports domain.
- Its auth model fits you: API key required.
- You have the keys it needs:
FASTBALLAPI_API_KEY. - You want tools like
list_teams, search_players, get_games.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | S StrikerAPI | F FastballAPI |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Sports | Sports |
| Quality signal | 48/100 · Fair | 48/100 · Fair |
| Install command | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet |
| Transport | — | — |
| Auth | API key required | API key required |
| Pricing | Freemium | Freemium |
| Required env vars | STRIKERAPI_API_KEY | FASTBALLAPI_API_KEY |
| Verified owner |
Tools & capabilities
StrikerAPI tools 19
list_teamsClub ids, abbreviations and colours for a seasonsearch_playersFind players by namelist_gamesFixtures and results by season, stage, date, range or clubget_scheduleUpcoming fixtures with the median three-way line across sportsbooksget_standingsThe league table: points, deductions, goal difference, home and away, formget_ratingsOur club Elo ratings, rankedget_head_to_headTwo clubs' meetings: record, goals and every resultget_gameOne match: score, both box scores, every player's line, key events, each book's lineget_lineupsFormations, starting XIs, benches and substitutions with minutesget_playerProfile, per-season totals and per-90 rates, last 10 matchesget_player_gamesA player's full match logget_leadersSeason leaders: goals, assists, shots, xG, cards, saves- +7 more on the listing page
FastballAPI tools 20
list_teamsTeam ids, abbreviations and colours for a seasonsearch_playersFind players by nameget_gamesGames with runs, hits and errors by season, date, range or teamget_schedule
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
StrikerAPI
No confirmed install command for StrikerAPI yet — follow the setup steps linked from its listing page rather than a guessed package name.
FastballAPI
No confirmed install command for FastballAPI yet — follow the setup steps linked from its listing page rather than a guessed package name.
Frequently asked questions
StrikerAPI is categorized under Sports and uses an install path we have not confirmed yet. FastballAPI belongs to Sports and uses an install path we have not confirmed yet. Pick StrikerAPI for sports work and FastballAPI for sports.
Neither server has a confirmed install command yet, so we don't publish a guessed config. Follow each project's own setup instructions, linked from its listing page.
StrikerAPI is listed as freemium — a free tier with paid plans. Auth: api key required. FastballAPI is listed as freemium — a free tier with paid plans. Auth: api key required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add strikerapi and fastballapi as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, StrikerAPI has a quality signal of 48/100 (Fair) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. FastballAPI has 48/100 (Fair) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars.
