Okay, so let’s talk about this “Red Sox 50 50” thing I tried out. I’m no expert, but I figured I’d give it a shot and see what happens.
Getting Started
First off, I needed to find 50 Red Sox fans. Sounds easy, right? Well, not quite. I started by hitting up my usual crew. I texted my friends, the guys I usually watch games with, and some family members who I knew were into the Sox. I got a decent number from there, maybe about 20 people.
Then, I thought I should try the internet. I posted on some forums and social media groups that are all about baseball. It took me a few days to collect all the responses, and I had to filter out some people who weren’t actually interested in participating. It was a bit of a hassle, but eventually, I managed to round up another 30 people, bringing me to the 50 I needed.
Collecting Info
Next, I needed to get some basic information from everyone. I created a simple form using an online tool. I asked for their names, how long they’d been following the Red Sox, and their favorite player. Nothing too complicated, just enough to get a feel for the group.
- Name: Just their first name or a nickname they prefer.
- Years as a fan: To see if we had any newbies or die-hards.
- Favorite Player: Past or present, just for fun.
I sent the form out to everyone and waited. Most people got back to me pretty quickly, but I had to chase down a few stragglers. You know how it is, some people are always late to the party.
Analyzing the Data
Once I had all the responses, I dumped them into a spreadsheet. I started looking for patterns. I counted how many fans we had from different generations, who the most popular players were, and stuff like that. It was actually pretty cool to see the variety in the group. We had some people who had been fans for like 40 years, and others who just started following the team recently.
My Findings
The most interesting thing I found was the spread of favorite players. It wasn’t just the current stars. Sure, we had a lot of love for the current roster, but there were also plenty of votes for players from back in the day, even from decades ago. It really showed the long history of the team and how much people connect with different eras.
Also, I noticed that the newer fans tended to have different favorite players compared to the older fans. It made sense, but it was still cool to see it laid out in the data.
Wrapping Up
Overall, this little experiment was a lot of fun. I learned a bit more about the Red Sox fanbase, and I got to connect with some fellow fans. It wasn’t perfect, and I’m sure a real data analyst could have done a much better job, but hey, I gave it my best shot. Maybe I’ll try something like this again in the future. Who knows?
So there you have it, my “Red Sox 50 50” adventure. It was a bit messy, a bit chaotic, but definitely interesting. Hope you enjoyed hearing about it! It surely was a nice ride for me.
