mlb_probables: *Retrieve probable starters for a given MLB game*

In baseballr: Acquiring and Analyzing Baseball Data

Retrieve probable starters for a given MLB game

Description

Retrieve probable starters for a given MLB game

Usage

mlb_probables(game_pk)

Arguments

game_pk

The unique game_pk identifier for the game

Value

Returns a tiible that includes probable starting pitchers and the home plate umpire for the game_pk requested including the following columns:

col_name	types	description
game_pk	integer	Unique game identifier.
game_date	character	Date of the game (YYYY-MM-DD).
fullName	character	Full name of the probable starting pitcher.
id	integer	MLBAM player ID of the probable starting pitcher.
team	character	Team name for the probable pitcher.
team_id	integer	MLBAM team ID for the probable pitcher.
home_plate_full_name	character	Full name of the home plate umpire.
home_plate_id	integer	MLBAM ID of the home plate umpire.

Examples

  try(mlb_probables(566001))

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