Sports Analytics Portfolio
Ben Trexler
My Stat Sheets
76’ers Player Matchup Data
2022-23 Season
Analyzes the performance of the Philadelphia 76ers' top players against each NBA team, categorized by competitive tiers. Teams are ranked on a scale from 1 to 5, with 5 representing the highest-performing teams and 1 representing the lowest-performing teams during the 2022-23 season.
(Click on each image to view datasheet)
NBA Team Matchup Data
2023-24 Season
Examines NBA team performance against one another, categorizing teams into three tiers (Top, Mid, Bad) based on their records, with further breakdowns into six levels (1 being the best, 6 the lowest). It highlights winning percentages across different matchups, providing key insights to better forecast future matchups.
NCAA March Madness Data
2024 Tournament
Analyzes the minimum statistical benchmarks NCAA teams must meet to reach the Final Four. Evaluates the past 10 years of March Madness data to identify key performance thresholds in various statistical categories. These insights were used to predict legitimate contenders and highlight teams that fell short in critical areas.
Eagles Matchup Data
2022-24 Season
Examines every offensive stat from the Eagles' 2022 and 2023 seasons, evaluating their performance against different tiers of NFL defenses against the run and pass. Defenses are ranked from 1 (top 5) to 6 (bottom 5) in each category. This provides insights into the Eagles' strengths and weaknesses, serving as a tool to forecast their performance against specific defensive matchups.
About Me
Have you ever stopped to think about the stories numbers tell? In sports, every stat, every trend, every data point has something to say, it’s just a matter of figuring out what…. and that’s what I love doing. As a sports analytics geek, I see games through a different lens, breaking them down into patterns, probabilities, and insights. Above, you’ll find some of my work— Excel stat sheets that dig deep into NBA and NFL performance, built from my curiosity and the skills I’ve sharpened through Sports Analytics coursework.
I’m always chasing new ways to make sense of the numbers, whether it’s analyzing matchups, spotting trends, or uncovering hidden edges in the data. The possibilities are endless, and that’s what keeps me hooked. This portfolio is a look into how I see sports—if you have any thoughts, ideas, or just want to talk stats, I’d love to connect!
My Career
As a Senior Business Administration major with a concentration in Analytics and a minor in Mathematics, it’s no secret that I love working with numbers. At the same time, my childhood and professional experiences have made it clear that my passion for sports runs just as deep. With a strong understanding of NFL, NBA, and MLB analytics, I can’t wait to turn my love for stats and sports into a career.
I believe that learning never stops, and that mindset has helped me grow early in my career. Whether it’s listening to professionals in the roles I strive for or watching games from a different perspective to come up with new statistical ideas, I see every day as a chance to improve and challenge myself.
I’m excited to keep pushing forward, proving to myself that I can take on anything, and bringing my passion, drive, and knowledge to an organization that values sports analytics. I can’t wait to see what the future holds and to be part of something great!
My Certificate in Sports Analytics
This past summer, I challenged myself by taking a sports analytics class to sharpen my skills in advanced analytics and Python—and it was one of the best decisions I’ve made. In this course, I used Python to analyze data from the NBA, MLS, and even cricket, diving into statistical models and performance metrics to better understand what drives team and player success. I created visualizations to show how effective NBA players were from different spots on the court, tracked goal-scoring trends in soccer, and explored batting performance in cricket. This class helped me shift from just consuming sports stats to actively uncovering insights, using data to tell the story behind the numbers and break down what truly makes athletes and teams successful.
