Data Files
The data files below are presented in the form spreadsheets constructed by the author for use in developing content for Vol. 16, No. 2 of the American Association Almanac (print only) which covers the American Association playoffs from 1953 to 1957 (1933 through 1952 were published previously). Notice the use of color in developing each spreadsheet. This is helpful for maintaining a sense of organization as well as for aesthetic presentation.
The data files below are presented in the form spreadsheets constructed by the author for use in developing content for Vol. 16, No. 2 of the American Association Almanac (print only) which covers the American Association playoffs from 1953 to 1957 (1933 through 1952 were published previously). Notice the use of color in developing each spreadsheet. This is helpful for maintaining a sense of organization as well as for aesthetic presentation.
Each of the five seasons included in Vol. 16, No. 2 contains a data base for the categories of 1) Batting; 2) Pitching; 3) Fielding; 4) Games by Inning; and 5) Games by Score. Both files for Batting and Pitching are arranged into sub-files for batters and pitchers (by team). The spreadsheets below are presented in their entirety in order to provide examples of the tools of the trade. They illustrate the requirements of those doing research in areas other than the major league where virtually every stat can be accessed. The time requirement for the first example, "Batting," is roughly one week at five hours per day; it takes the longest to complete but it is foundational for the pitching and fielding files.
Each of the five seasons included in Vol. 16, No. 2 contains a data base for the categories of 1) Batting; 2) Pitching; 3) Fielding; 4) Games by Inning; and 5) Games by Score. Both files for Batting and Pitching are arranged into sub-files for batters and pitchers (by team). The spreadsheets below are presented in their entirety in order to provide examples of the tools of the trade. They illustrate the requirements of those doing research in areas other than the major league where virtually every stat can be accessed. The time requirement for the first example, "Batting," is roughly one week at five hours per day; it takes the longest to complete but it is foundational for the pitching and fielding files.
There are occasions when there is missing or conflicting data in the box scores. When this happens, multiple examples from different sources are compared and a "best conclusion" is drawn based on the evidence. In most cases, the local box score's data prevails, e.g., the local source for the Minneapolis Millers was the Minneapolis Tribune (among others).
There are occasions when there is missing or conflicting data in the box scores. When this happens, multiple examples from different sources are compared and a "best conclusion" is drawn based on the evidence. In most cases, the local box score's data prevails, e.g., the local source for the Minneapolis Millers was the Minneapolis Tribune (among others).
The following records are from the American Association's 1953 playoffs.
The following records are from the American Association's 1953 playoffs.
The two semifinal rounds are presented first, with the final round following.
The two semifinal rounds are presented first, with the final round following.
1953 Playoff Box Score Data - BATTING.pdf1953 Playoffs Batting
1953 Playoffs Batting
The spreadsheet above contains the data from box scores for each of the 20 games from the 1953 American Association playoffs. In the first column, the lineups are presented, last name first. Each team is listed along with the game date in the first column.
The spreadsheet above contains the data from box scores for each of the 20 games from the 1953 American Association playoffs. In the first column, the lineups are presented, last name first. Each team is listed along with the game date in the first column.
Col. 2 - Pos: Field Position, Col. 3 - BOP: Batting Order Position, Col. 4 - Date (alphanumerically; e.g., 916 = Sept. 16), Col. 5 - Team: Name of visiting team, Col. 6 - OPP: Name of Opposing, or Home, Team; Col. 7 - WL: Won/Lost; R-G - Round-Game (e.g. Round 1, Game 2); AB - At-bats; R - Runs; H - Hits; P - Putouts; A - Assists; E - Errors; BA - Batting Average; RBI - Runs Batted In; 2b - Doubles; 3b - Triples; HR - Home Runs; SB - Stolen Bases; SH - Sacrifice Hits; HBP - Hit by Pitch; TB - Total Bases; SLG - Slugging Percentage.
Col. 2 - Pos: Field Position, Col. 3 - BOP: Batting Order Position, Col. 4 - Date (alphanumerically; e.g., 916 = Sept. 16), Col. 5 - Team: Name of visiting team, Col. 6 - OPP: Name of Opposing, or Home, Team; Col. 7 - WL: Won/Lost; R-G - Round-Game (e.g. Round 1, Game 2); AB - At-bats; R - Runs; H - Hits; P - Putouts; A - Assists; E - Errors; BA - Batting Average; RBI - Runs Batted In; 2b - Doubles; 3b - Triples; HR - Home Runs; SB - Stolen Bases; SH - Sacrifice Hits; HBP - Hit by Pitch; TB - Total Bases; SLG - Slugging Percentage.
Between lineups are the following: col. 1 - attendance; col. 2 - year; col. 3 - number of innings; col. 4 - date; col. 5 - team @ team; col. 6 - time of game.
Between lineups are the following: col. 1 - attendance; col. 2 - year; col. 3 - number of innings; col. 4 - date; col. 5 - team @ team; col. 6 - time of game.
This spreadsheet was used in the development of Vol. 16, No. 2 of the American Association Almanac; a spreadsheet identical to this one was constructed for each of the season from 1933 to 1962 in order to organize the entire set of data for the American Association playoff (excluding 1935 when there was no playoff).
This spreadsheet was used in the development of Vol. 16, No. 2 of the American Association Almanac; a spreadsheet identical to this one was constructed for each of the season from 1933 to 1962 in order to organize the entire set of data for the American Association playoff (excluding 1935 when there was no playoff).
Below is the complete spreadsheet used for organizing the 1953 playoffs pitching data:
Below is the complete spreadsheet used for organizing the 1953 playoffs pitching data:
1953 Playoff Box Score Data - PITCHING.pdfOnce again, the standard box score nomenclature is used.
Once again, the standard box score nomenclature is used.
BB - bases on balls; SO - strikeouts; H - hits allowed; RA - Runs Allowed; ER - Earned Runs; Inn. - Innings Pitched; WP - Wild Pitch; HB - Hit Batsman; CG - Complete Game; W - Won; L - Lost; Non-pitching stats included are DP - double play; LOB - Left on Base; and PB - Passed Ball.
BB - bases on balls; SO - strikeouts; H - hits allowed; RA - Runs Allowed; ER - Earned Runs; Inn. - Innings Pitched; WP - Wild Pitch; HB - Hit Batsman; CG - Complete Game; W - Won; L - Lost; Non-pitching stats included are DP - double play; LOB - Left on Base; and PB - Passed Ball.
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1953 Playoffs
1953 Playoffs
Batters by Team
Batters by Team
The spreadsheet below contains the name and batting record of each player and is organized by team.
The spreadsheet below contains the name and batting record of each player and is organized by team.
1953 Playoff Box Score Data - BATTING SORTS.pdf_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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1953 Playoffs
1953 Playoffs
Pitchers by Team
Pitchers by Team
The spreadsheet below contains the name and pitching record of each player and is organized by team.
The spreadsheet below contains the name and pitching record of each player and is organized by team.
1953 Playoff Box Score Data - PITCHING SORTS.pdf_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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1953 Playoffs
1953 Playoffs
Game-by-Game Scoring Outcomes
Game-by-Game Scoring Outcomes
The spreadsheet below contains the scoring record for each semifinal and final round contest. Statistical data follows.
The spreadsheet below contains the scoring record for each semifinal and final round contest. Statistical data follows.
(note: RF = runs for; RA=runs against)
(note: RF = runs for; RA=runs against)
1953 Playoff Scores.pdf_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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1953 Playoffs
1953 Playoffs
Games by Inning
Games by Inning
The spreadsheet below contains the scoring record for each semifinal and final round contest. The various colorations of individual innings and specific innings groupings indicate categories into which those scoring opportunities fall into; those categories are located in the first column just below each of the three sections.
The spreadsheet below contains the scoring record for each semifinal and final round contest. The various colorations of individual innings and specific innings groupings indicate categories into which those scoring opportunities fall into; those categories are located in the first column just below each of the three sections.
Team name abbreviations include IND-Indianapolis Indians; KC-Kansas City Blues; LOU-Louisville Colonels; TOL-Toledo Sox
Team name abbreviations include IND-Indianapolis Indians; KC-Kansas City Blues; LOU-Louisville Colonels; TOL-Toledo Sox
1953 Playoff Innings Reformat.pdf