Yo guys what's up! As some of you know, I basically took last year off since I couldn't commit the time to get the pitch edits roster out in a timely matter. Luckily that won't be a problem this year, so without further ado here's the spreadsheet with final 2013 edits:
THIS IS THE CURRENT SPREADSHEET WITH 2014 EDITS
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...it?usp=sharing
For those of you who are new or are not familiar with my pitch edits, here's a quick rundown:
Q: Where do you get your data from? Fangraphs? Texas Leaguers? Brooks Baseball?
A: I use Brooks Baseball because it is the only site to use manual classifications. Why is this important? Pitch f/x uses computer generated algorithms to classify pitches, and while the recognition system has improved over the years, it isn't without faults (both minor and major). Easiest example is Felix Hernandez's changeup, its often mis-classified as his sinker (and vice versa) due to the similarities in speed and movement.
Brooks also has spring training, AFL, and WBC data, so a few minor league pitchers have data too!
Q: OK, so how do you translate the data into the game? I don't see any classifications for sweeping curves, circle-changeups, or running fastballs. What about pitch movement?
A: I have developed my own formulas based on movement and batted ball data, and combined them with anecdotal and visual evidence. For example, if a 4-seam fastball has 6 (~2 baseball widths) or more inches of horizontal movement, I classify it as a running fastball. Movement ratings are also based on my own formulas, which are a secret
Brooks also started posting pitch grips recently, so you'll see more knuckle-curves, split-changes, and the like more often.
Q: Is there anything new in this year's set?
A: Yeah, the aforementioned pitches will be in more abundance this year. I also added two more slots (up to 7 pitches now), included usage %'s, tweaked some movement formulas and will be experimenting with command ratings based on the new "grooved pitches" and "horizontal/vertical pitch location" filters over on Brooks. And of course, updated repertoires and MLB debuts as well.
Q: When will you start inputting the data into the game? When will you finish?
A: Pitch edits are usually the 3rd iteration of the OSFM rosters so I have to wait until then. I usually wait until May to start compiling 2014 data and the whole compiling/input process takes roughly a month, soooo ETA is around late May/early June. OSFM's delay doesn't really affect the release since I wait a bit anyways.
If you have any questions about specific pitches or player repertoires, feel free to post in the thread. If you have any anecdotal or visual evidence for certain pitchers, feel free to post as well. There hasn't been a pitch corrections thread posted so this thread can be used as that too I guess.
CURRENT PROGRESS:
SPREADSHEET: 100%
ROSTER FILE: ~100%
O.S.F.M. v3 PITCH EDITS
PSN: seanjeezy
THIS IS THE CURRENT SPREADSHEET WITH 2014 EDITS
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...it?usp=sharing
For those of you who are new or are not familiar with my pitch edits, here's a quick rundown:
Q: Where do you get your data from? Fangraphs? Texas Leaguers? Brooks Baseball?
A: I use Brooks Baseball because it is the only site to use manual classifications. Why is this important? Pitch f/x uses computer generated algorithms to classify pitches, and while the recognition system has improved over the years, it isn't without faults (both minor and major). Easiest example is Felix Hernandez's changeup, its often mis-classified as his sinker (and vice versa) due to the similarities in speed and movement.
Brooks also has spring training, AFL, and WBC data, so a few minor league pitchers have data too!
Q: OK, so how do you translate the data into the game? I don't see any classifications for sweeping curves, circle-changeups, or running fastballs. What about pitch movement?
A: I have developed my own formulas based on movement and batted ball data, and combined them with anecdotal and visual evidence. For example, if a 4-seam fastball has 6 (~2 baseball widths) or more inches of horizontal movement, I classify it as a running fastball. Movement ratings are also based on my own formulas, which are a secret
Brooks also started posting pitch grips recently, so you'll see more knuckle-curves, split-changes, and the like more often.
Q: Is there anything new in this year's set?
A: Yeah, the aforementioned pitches will be in more abundance this year. I also added two more slots (up to 7 pitches now), included usage %'s, tweaked some movement formulas and will be experimenting with command ratings based on the new "grooved pitches" and "horizontal/vertical pitch location" filters over on Brooks. And of course, updated repertoires and MLB debuts as well.
Q: When will you start inputting the data into the game? When will you finish?
A: Pitch edits are usually the 3rd iteration of the OSFM rosters so I have to wait until then. I usually wait until May to start compiling 2014 data and the whole compiling/input process takes roughly a month, soooo ETA is around late May/early June. OSFM's delay doesn't really affect the release since I wait a bit anyways.
If you have any questions about specific pitches or player repertoires, feel free to post in the thread. If you have any anecdotal or visual evidence for certain pitchers, feel free to post as well. There hasn't been a pitch corrections thread posted so this thread can be used as that too I guess.
CURRENT PROGRESS:
SPREADSHEET: 100%
ROSTER FILE: ~100%
O.S.F.M. v3 PITCH EDITS
PSN: seanjeezy
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