Alright, let’s talk about something I’ve been diving into lately: tracking Brandon Nimmo’s game logs. Yeah, the New York Mets outfielder. I’ve always been a bit of a stats nerd, and following a player’s performance throughout the season just adds another layer of fun to watching baseball. So, I decided to get into Nimmo’s stats this year.
First, I started by browsing a few sports websites. I wanted to get a feel for what kind of data was out there and how it was presented. It was pretty cool to see the variety of ways you can track a player’s performance.
Then came the fun part: digging into the game logs. I looked at each game he played, noting his performance. Hits, runs, RBIs, and all that good stuff. It’s like putting together a puzzle, each game a piece of the overall picture of his season.
I put all of this stuff into a simple spreadsheet. Nothing too fancy, just a way to organize the data and see it all in one place. I have rows for each game, columns for each stat, and I just manually put in the numbers. It is a bit tedious, but it gets the job done!
- Batting: Hits, runs, home runs, RBIs, walks, strikeouts – the usual suspects. I wanted to see how consistent he was at the plate and where he was excelling.
- Fielding: Not as detailed here, but I did keep an eye on any errors he made. You know, just to see how he was doing on defense.
Here’s what I focused on:
After inputting all the data, I started playing around with it. I made a few basic charts to visualize his performance over time. Seeing the trends and patterns in his game was interesting. For example, I could see if he had any hot streaks or slumps throughout the season.
I also started calculating some of his basic stats, like batting average and on-base percentage, just to get a better sense of his overall performance. I even kept tabs on specific matchups, like how he did against certain teams or pitchers. That was a rabbit hole in itself!
It was all pretty basic, but it gave me a much deeper appreciation for Nimmo’s game and the work that goes into tracking player stats. Plus, it made watching the Mets games even more engaging because I had all this extra context in the back of my mind.
This whole thing has been a fun little project. It is nothing groundbreaking, but it is a cool way to connect with the sport and a specific player on a different level. I highly recommend giving it a try if you are a baseball fan. It is a great way to learn more about the game and get more involved in following your favorite players.
