mls_get_player_match_stats

Get MLS player match statistics

SERVERMcp SOURCEhttps://mcp.balldontlie.io/mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What mls_get_player_match_stats does on Mcp

AI agents call mls_get_player_match_stats to retrieve information from Mcp without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why mls_get_player_match_stats is rated Low

This tool retrieves historical or current player statistics from sports data. It queries information without side effects, aligns with the Read category pattern of other sibling tools (atp_get_* variants), and poses minimal risk even if misused by an AI agent since it only returns factual sports data.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'get' and description states 'Get MLS player match statistics' - both indicate data retrieval with no modification, deletion, or execution of external operations.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs mls_get_player_match_stats safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Mcp, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For mls_get_player_match_stats, this is the rule to start with:

mls_get_player_match_stats Allowed

mls_get_player_match_stats is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "mls_get_player_match_stats": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Mcp, apply this rule, and every mls_get_player_match_stats call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about mls_get_player_match_stats

What does the mls_get_player_match_stats tool do? +

Get MLS player match statistics. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on mls_get_player_match_stats? +

Register the MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mls_get_player_match_stats: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Mcp. Nothing to install.

What risk level is mls_get_player_match_stats? +

mls_get_player_match_stats is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit mls_get_player_match_stats? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mls_get_player_match_stats rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block mls_get_player_match_stats completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for mls_get_player_match_stats. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides mls_get_player_match_stats? +

mls_get_player_match_stats is provided by the MCP server (https://mcp.balldontlie.io/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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