Alright, so, I gotta talk about this whole fantasy baseball categories rankings thing I’ve been messing with. It all started when my buddy, a total baseball fanatic, convinced me to join his fantasy league. I was like, “Sure, why not?” but I had zero clue what I was getting into.
First, I needed a place to keep track of everything. I tried a bunch of apps, but they were either clunky or just didn’t fit my style. Then I stumbled upon this Google Sheets thing. It was like a lightbulb moment! I could set it up exactly how I wanted, no fuss.
So, I started by making a new spreadsheet. I’m not gonna lie, it was pretty bare at first. I just had columns for player names, their real-life teams, and the usual stats like batting average, home runs, and RBIs.
But then I realized, my league uses some weird categories. Like, instead of regular on-base percentage (OBP), they use something called “OPS” (on-base plus slugging). And for pitching, they’re all about “Holds” on top of regular saves. I had to figure out how to track all that. Luckily, the tool allows it.
I spent a good few hours researching what these categories even meant. Turns out, OPS is a way to measure a player’s overall offensive value, and holds are like saves for relief pitchers who aren’t closers. Who knew?
Next, I dove into the world of player rankings. I checked out all these websites with their so-called “expert” rankings. They were okay, but they didn’t account for my league’s specific categories. So, I decided to make my own.
I added more columns to my spreadsheet for things like OPS and holds. Then, I started plugging in player stats from last season. It was a lot of data entry, but I actually started to enjoy it. It was like putting together a puzzle.
- Inputting custom categories like OPS and holds.
- Creating personalized rankings based on my league’s scoring.
- Using Google Sheets to track everything.
I even created some formulas to automatically calculate rankings based on how important each category was in my league. It was getting pretty advanced, but I was having fun with it.
Rolling With the Changes
Of course, things change throughout the season. Players get injured, traded, or just go through hot and cold streaks. So, I kept updating my spreadsheet every week, adjusting my rankings based on the latest news and stats.
It was a lot of work, but it paid off. I ended up doing pretty well in my league, all thanks to my trusty spreadsheet. I even impressed my buddy who got me into this whole mess in the first place!
So, yeah, that’s my story about how I got into fantasy baseball categories rankings. It’s been a wild ride, but I’ve learned a ton, and I’m actually looking forward to next season. Who knows, maybe I’ll even win the whole thing this time!