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Called Up to the Majors: Building a Retrosheet Database


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Called Up to the Majors: Building a Retrosheet Database

This is a comprehensive course designed to equip students with the skills to construct a robust Retrosheet database, enabling in-depth analysis of baseball data. Dive into the world of historical baseball data, learn the importance of Retrosheet, and discover how to set up a powerful database. Explore play-by-play data, import and structure datasets, and unleash the potential of SQL for querying and analyzing baseball data. Gain the expertise to extract valuable insights, uncover hidden patterns, and derive meaningful conclusions that will elevate your understanding of the game. Join us on this exciting journey and become a data-driven player in the world of baseball analysis.

Requirements

  • Only a zeal for baseball and data exploration is required.
  • You will need a capable computer with at least 16GB of system memory and around 50GB of available hard drive space.