sports-logic-utilities

name: sports_logic_utilities description: Specialized innings handling (X.1, X.2), fractional-to-out conversions, and game-play logical constraints (Softball/Baseball focus).

Sports Logic Utilities Skill

This skill provides expert handling for specialized data formats and logical business rules common in diamond sports (Softball/Baseball).

1. Innings Handling (The X.1/X.2 Format)

In diamond sports, innings are recorded in thirds. This skill standardizes the "decimal" representation:

• 7.0 = 7 innings (21 outs)
• 7.1 = 7 innings and 1 out (22 outs)
• 7.2 = 7 innings and 2 outs (23 outs)

Conversion Rules:

• Always convert to "Outs" for math: Performing division or averages directly on 7.1 will lead to incorrect results. 7.1 should be treated as 7 + 1/3.
• Precision: Use Math.round() on decimal remainders to prevent floating-point errors during string-to-number transitions.
• Display: Provide utilities to convert total "Outs" back to the .1/.2 format for user clarity.

2. Game-Play Logical Constraints

Validation must ensure the data represents a legal game scenario:

The Home Team Advantage

• Winning Home Team: If the Home Team leads at the end of the Visitor's half of the final inning, the Home Team does not bar in the bottom half.
  • Rule: Innings_Home_Batting <= Innings_Visitor_Batting.
• Losing Home Team: If the Home Team loses, they must have completed their final half-inning.
  • Rule: Innings_Home_Batting == Innings_Visitor_Batting.

Scoring Integrity

• Earned Runs: By definition, Earned Runs <= Total Runs.
• Defensive Synchronization: A team's "Innings at Bat" must always equal the opponent's "Innings on Defense."

3. Best Practices

• Regex Validation: Use /^(\d+)(\.([12]))?$/ to strictly enforce the .1/.2 format.
• Tolerance: When comparing sports averages (like TQB or ERA), use a tolerance of 0.0001 to account for irrational number comparisons.
• Signage: Always display averages (TQB/BA) with an explicit + or - sign to improve scannability in rankings.

Resources

• innings_converter.ts: Bi-directional conversion logic.
• game_rules_validator.ts: Template for validating legal game scenarios.