linear_weights_savant {baseballr} | R Documentation |
Generate linear weight values for events using Baseball Savant data
Description
This function allows a user to generate linear weight values for events using Baseball Savant data. Output includes both linear weights above average and linear weights above outs for home runs, triples, doubles, singles, walks, hit by pitches, and outs.
Usage
linear_weights_savant(df, level = "plate appearance")
Arguments
df |
A data frame generated from Baseball Savant that has been run through
the |
level |
Whether to calculate linear weights the plate appearance or pitch level. Defaults to 'plate appearance'. |
Value
Returns a tibble with the following columns:
col_name | types |
events | character |
linear_weights_above_average | numeric |
linear_weights_above_outs | numeric |
Examples
try({
df <- statcast_search(start_date = "2016-04-06", end_date = "2016-04-15",
playerid = 621043, player_type = 'batter')
df <- run_expectancy_code(df, level = "plate appearances")
linear_weights_savant(df, level = "plate appearance")
})
[Package baseballr version 1.6.0 Index]