Lahman's Database?

Frank7350 · 03-05-2003, 02:01 PM

What exactly is it?

I know its a silly question...I should know, but most of my time with OOTP is spent in online leagues. Thanks.

Riverdawg · 03-05-2003, 02:12 PM

Its a CSV type file which contains a database of all of the players who have played Major League baseball. You use it to import Historical players and Historical teams.

Frank7350 · 03-05-2003, 03:52 PM

Thanks...but whats CSV?

statfreak · 03-05-2003, 04:15 PM

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Originally posted by Frank7350
Thanks...but whats CSV?

CSV = Comma Separated Values

The Lahman database is available in either Access or generic (CSV) form.

The database can be opened/saved using any word processing or spreadsheet software (Word, WordPerfect, Excel, Quattro Pro,etc...).

OOTP is able to read the CSV files and import (assign ratings/talents from) historical MLB seasons (1871 - 2002).

Frank7350 · 03-05-2003, 07:49 PM

So then its pretty easy to use?

PittPanther · 03-06-2003, 04:58 PM

How does the importer work? In other words, how do I find the database once I download it? In advance, you might be wondering, and yes I am stupid.

jayt · 03-06-2003, 05:19 PM

If I can do it anyone can. Create a folder called c:stats. Download the database into it. Start the game, create historical league and go from there. There was a great tutorial thread here somewhere. It might have been from Tigerfan. Search for that.

RJolley · 03-06-2003, 05:29 PM

The thread you mention is in the FAQ area of the board.

Here's the link.

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03-05-2003, 03:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
Frank7350 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Jersey Posts: 132	Thanks...but whats CSV?

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Frank7350 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Jersey Posts: 132	So then its pretty easy to use?

03-06-2003, 05:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
jayt Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 21	If I can do it anyone can. Create a folder called c:stats. Download the database into it. Start the game, create historical league and go from there. There was a great tutorial thread here somewhere. It might have been from Tigerfan. Search for that.