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The Lahman Database is a wonderful source of information.
But for whatever reason, when I use it to import players for my historical leagues, it requires a tremendous amount of editing to get the ratings accurate.
I end up with too many seemingly randomly-assigned ratings for arm, speed, range...just to name a few.
Pitchers get a "10" rating for stikeouts (while batting) whenever that category is not kept by the leagues. Apparently, the computer picks up "0" for no strikeouts while batting and gives the player the highest rating.
Stealing is based on percentage...a player who steals 2 out 2 attempts is rated higher than a player who steals 20 out 30 attempts. It doesn't seem to consider quantity.
Nontheless, it is a great tool.
I use Ankit's Career Average Database now and it seems to be much better...although it requires some editing, too.
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