Okay, so, I’ve been digging into baseball stats lately, and I wanted to share my little project on the Miami Marlins vs. New York Yankees game. I’m not a pro or anything, just a guy who loves the game and likes to mess around with data. So, here’s how it went down.
First off, I started by gathering all the info I could find about these two teams. I grabbed their head-to-head records, both regular season and playoffs. It’s always interesting to see how teams have performed against each other historically. Turns out, the Yankees have a bit of an edge over the Marlins, with a 52.2% win rate in their regular-season matchups. Pretty cool, right?
Then, I wanted to get into some specific games. I remember reading something about a game on August 18, 2024, that sounded like a real nail-biter. I got my hands on the player stats for that game, which was a bit of a hassle, but I managed. It was all about finding the right sources and making sure the data was legit. It’s like putting together a puzzle, you know?
After that, I spent a good chunk of time organizing the stats. I looked at key performances, stand-out moments, and all that good stuff. I compared the players, saw who did what, and tried to figure out what made the difference in the game.
I also found some info about a game on July 30, 2021, where the Yankees beat the Marlins 3-1. The attendance was 18,462, and the game lasted 3 hours and 17 minutes. I even checked out the play-by-play and the complete box score. It’s amazing how much detail you can find if you know where to look.
There was another game I came across, where Carlos Rodón pitched for the Yankees. He allowed two unearned runs in six-plus innings. That’s some solid pitching right there. I put all these pieces together to get a better understanding of how the teams matched up.
One of my friends was asking me about the 2003 World Series. So I found out that the Marlins upset the heavily favored Yankees four games to two. That Series was played from October 18 to 25, 2003. What a throwback!
What I did with all this info
So, what did I do with all this info? Well, I made some simple tables and charts. Nothing fancy, just enough to visualize the data and make it easier to understand. I noted down the wins, losses, key players, and some interesting facts about each game.
Here’s a little summary of what I put together:
- Head-to-Head Record: Yankees lead with a 52.2% win rate in regular-season games against the Marlins.
- August 18, 2024 Game: Looked into player stats, key performances, and standout moments.
- July 30, 2021 Game: Yankees won 3-1, attendance was 18,462, game time was 3:17. Checked play-by-play and box score.
- Carlos Rodón Performance: Allowed two unearned runs in six-plus innings.
- 2003 World Series: Marlins defeated the Yankees four games to two.
It was a fun little project, and I learned a lot about these two teams and their history. Plus, it’s always cool to see how the numbers tell the story of the game. I’m thinking about doing this for other teams too. Maybe next time, I’ll dive into some other matchups. It’s a great way to kill some time and enjoy the game from a different perspective.
Anyway, that’s my story. Just wanted to share my little data adventure with you all. Hope you found it interesting!
