ProSportsDraftDataVignette

Loading NFL Data

To view the NFL dataset run the following code:

nfl_data

The data points

The nfl data set includes the following data points:

• source: The source of the data.
• name: The name of the player.
• year: The year of the draft.
• rank: The rank of the player.
• round: The round in which the player was drafted.
• height: The height of the player.
• weight: The weight of the player.
• position: The position of the player.
• college: The college the player attended.
• pros: The pros of the player’s abilities.
• cons: The cons of the player’s abilities.
• similar_player: A similar player for comparison.
• similar_player_bio: Similar player comparison.
• summary: A summary of the player’s abilities.
• arm_length: The arm length of the player.
• hand_length: The hand length of the player.
• next_gen_production_score: The Next Gen production score.
• next_gen_athleticism_score: The Next Gen athleticism score.
• forty_yard_dash: The forty-yard dash time.
• vertical_jump: The vertical jump height.
• nfl_prospect_grade: The NFL prospect grade.
• home_town: The hometown of the player.
• broad_jump: The broad jump distance.
• three_cone_drill: The three-cone drill time.
• twenty_yard_shuttle: The twenty-yard shuttle time.
• bench_press: The bench press reps.
• college_abbrivation: The abbreviation of the college.
• pre_draft: Pre-draft information.
• post_draft: Post-draft information.
• position_rank: The position rank of the player.
• overall_rank: The overall rank of the player.
• grade: The grade of the player.
• school: The school the player attended.
• yds: Yards the player ran.
• ypa: The yards per attempt.
• ypr: The yards per reception.
• tds: Number of touchdowns the player performed.
• ints: The interceptions.
• rtg: The rating of the player.
• tkls: The number of tackles of the player.
• tfl: The tackles for loss.
• ypc: The yards per carry.
• pbu: The pass break-ups of the player.
• twenty_plus: Plays of twenty or more yards.
• sacks: Number of sacks of the player.
• gms: The number of games played.
• strts: The number of games started.
• sk_all: The number of sacks allowed.
• age: The age of the player.
• main_selling_point: The main selling point of the player.
• description: The description of the player.
• scouting_report: The scouting report.
• score: Player’s score from 1-100.

Filtering By Data Source

The NFL data has been compiled from multiple sources. The four different data sets are:

• Base (ESPN.com): Data from ESPN.com
• The Ringer: Data from The Ringer
• ESPN: Data from ESPN
• Walter Football: Data from Walter Football

To see the data from a specific source, use the following functions:

• Base (ESPN.com): nfl_data_base()
• The Ringer: nfl_data_the_ringer()
• ESPN: nfl_data_espn()
• Walter Football: nfl_data_walter_football()

Loading NHL Data

To view the NHL dataset run the following code: nhl_data

The data points

The NFL data set includes the following data points:

• source: The source of the data.
• name: The name of the player.
• year: The year of the draft.
• rank: The rank of the player.
• round: The round in which the player was drafted.
• date_of_birth: The date of birth of the player.
• age: The age of the player.
• current_team: The current team of the player.
• league: The league in which the player plays.
• scouting_report: The scouting report of the player.
• team_fit: The fit of the player within the team.
• likely_to_play: The likelihood of the player to play in the NHL.
• position: The position of the player.
• city: The city associated with the player.
• team: The team of the player.
• analysis: An analysis of the player’s abilities.

Filtering By Data Source

The NHL data has been compiled from multiple sources. The three different data sets are

• Base (ESPN.com): Data from ESPN.com
• ESPN: Data from ESPN
• NHL.com: Data from NHL.com

To see the data from a specific source, use of the following functions:

• Base (ESPN.com):nhl_base_data()
• ESPN:nhl_data_espn()
• NHL.com:nhl_data_nhl.com()

Loading NHL Data

To view the NHL dataset run the following code: nba_data

The data points

The nba_data data set includes the following data points:

• source: The source of the data.
• name: The name of the player.
• year: The year of the draft.
• rank: The rank of the player.
• round: The round in which the player was drafted.
• height: The height of the player.
• weight: The weight of the player.
• school: The school the player attended.
• college_abbreviation: The abbreviation of the college.
• pros: The pros of the player’s abilities.
• cons: The cons of the player’s abilities.
• verdict: The verdict on the player’s potential.
• pre_draft_analysis: Pre-draft analysis of the player.
• post_draft_analysis: Post-draft analysis of the player.
• ranking: The player’s ranking.
• player_score: The player’s score.
• position: The position of the player.
• grade: The grade of the player.
• pts_total: Total points scored by the player.
• pts_per40: Points scored per 40 minutes.
• reb_total: Total rebounds by the player.
• reb_per40: Rebounds per 40 minutes.
• ast_total: Total assists by the player.
• ast_per40: Assists per 40 minutes.
• efg: Effective field goal percentage.
• fga: Field goals attempted.
• stl_total: Total steals by the player.
• stl_per40: Steals per 40 minutes.
• blk_total: Total blocks by the player.
• blk_per40: Blocks per 40 minutes.
• tpt: Three-point shots made.
• tpa: Three-point shots attempted.
• ft: Free throws made.
• fta: Free throws attempted.
• ts: True shooting percentage.
• ts_att: True shooting attempts.
• main_selling_point: The main selling point of the player.
• age: The age of the player.
• wingspan: The wingspan of the player.
• standing_reach: The standing reach of the player.
• similar_player: A similar player for comparison.
• profile: The profile of the player.
• analysis: An analysis of the player’s abilities.
• projection: The projection of the player’s future performance.
• date_of_birth: The date of birth of the player.
• hometown: The hometown of the player.
• high_school: The high school the player attended.
• rebounding: The rebounding ability of the player.
• potential: The potential of the player.
• post_skills: The post skills of the player.
• intangibles: The intangibles of the player.
• international_team: The international team of the player.
• athleticism: The athleticism of the player.
• size: The size of the player.
• defense: The defensive skills of the player.
• strength: The strength of the player.
• quickness: The quickness of the player.
• leadership: The leadership qualities of the player.
• jumpshot: The jump shot ability of the player.
• nba_ready: The NBA readiness of the player.
• mock_draft_rank: The player’s mock draft rank.
• big_board_rank: The player’s big board rank.
• overall_rank: The overall rank of the player.

Filtering By Data Source

The NFL data has been compiled from multiple sources. The five different data sets are:

• Base (ESPN.com): Data from ESPN.com
• NBA.com: Data from NBA.com
• NBADraft.net: Data from NBADraft.net
• The Ringer: Data from The Ringer
• ESPN: Data from ESPN

To see the data from a specific source, use the following functions:

• Base (ESPN.com): nba_data_base()
• NBA.com: nba_data_nba_com()
• NBADraft.net: nba_data_nbadraft_net()
• The Ringer: nba_data_the_ringer()
• ESPN: nba_data_espn()