Fill punter info on blocked punts

nflverse · Mar 28, 2024 · b05711c · b05711c
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diff --git a/DESCRIPTION b/DESCRIPTION
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 Type: Package
 Package: nflfastR
 Title: Functions to Efficiently Access NFL Play by Play Data
-Version: 4.6.1.9007
+Version: 4.6.1.9008
 Authors@R: 
     c(person(given = "Sebastian",
              family = "Carl",

diff --git a/NEWS.md b/NEWS.md
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@
 - Fixed play description in some 1999 and 2000 games where the string "D.Holland" replaced the kick distance. (#459)
 - Fixed a problem where the `goal_to_go` variable was `FALSE` in actual goal to go situations. (#460)
 - Fixed a bug in `fixed_drive` and `fixed_drive_result` where the second weather delay in `2023_13_ARI_PIT` wasn't identified correctly. (#461)
+- `punter_player_id`, and `punter_player_name` are filled for blocked punt attempts. (#463)
 
 # nflfastR 4.6.1
 

diff --git a/R/helper_tidy_play_stats.R b/R/helper_tidy_play_stats.R
@@ -23,6 +23,8 @@ sum_play_stats <- function(play_Id, stats) {
       row$punt_blocked <- 1
       row$punt_attempt <- 1
       row$kick_distance <- play_stats$yards[index]
+      row$punter_player_id <- play_stats$player.esbId[index]
+      row$punter_player_name <- play_stats$player.displayName[index]
     } else if (stat_id == 3) {
       row$first_down_rush <- 1
     } else if (stat_id == 4) {
@@ -1285,6 +1287,7 @@ sum_play_stats <- function(play_Id, stats) {
       row$extra_point_aborted <- 1
       row$extra_point_attempt <- 1
     } else if (stat_id == 402) {
+      # tackle for loss player information is recorded in stat id 120
       NULL
     } else if (stat_id == 403) {
       row$defensive_two_point_attempt <- 1