As was pointed out previously, Head Office is designed to use stats purchased from Quick Stats Service. The process of manually entering stats is a time-consuming and laborius one. Results can be less than satisfactory due to the great potential for human error.
However, is possible to enter the stats manually, although this is not recommended. So consider yourself forewarned and continue on.
Setting up for Manual Entry
This procedure is only required ONCE. Basically it sets up the Head Office master stat file (BaseBall.HO). Once this has been done, unless players are added, you will not need to do this step again.
You must first update stats using the zero stats files (included with Head Office program software). The zero stats files will place players in the HO file. The zero stats files are imported as per previous instructions on how to update stats.
Note : There are again, two zero stat files, one for Hitters and one for Pitchers. When you are finished updating the stats with the zero stat files, the players stats may be edited using the EDIT PLAYER STATS option.
Updating Player Stats
Select the Edit Player Stats from the navigator window and the following dialog will appear :
 
The top line of stats are the player YTD (year to date) stats. It is these figures which are used for scoring purposes. The bottom row of figures shows what the player has done in the previous week. These stats are weekly stats only. While these numbers do show up on the Team Report, they have no impact on scoring and are for informational purposes only. To update stats use the TAB key to move to the appropriate category and then type in the new information. To have the information permanently recorded in the BaseBall.HO file, click the Update button.
Note : You must do the update for EACH player as you change their stat information. If you move to another player before updating the current information you just change, all changes to that player will be ignored.
Note : There is no UnDo option here so if you make a mistake, you'll have to change the information and use the Update button again. If the information gets completely out of hand, I suggest you use the backup of the BaseBall.HO file you made before you started this. Ah... you did make a backup didn't you...?
All players, hitters and pitchers are listed together in alphabetical order. Again, to access a particular player, you can scroll with the grey triangle directional buttons or you can use the magnifying glass (find tool).
Using the Find Tool
If you use the magnifying glass, the following dialog box will appear :
 
Input the player name or their unique ID number (available from the MLB file).
If player is not in the HO file, (ie. you cannot locate a particular player to enter stats) you will have to open the proper zero stat file.
Using a Zero Stat File
If you have selected player that is not in the MLB list or the BaseBall.HO file, you must manually add them using a Zero Stat file. I have provided one file for Hitters, one for Pitchers, and both can be opened up with any word processing program. I suggest you use the font MONACO 9 to view the file since the field spacing is cruitial to Head Office.
I do not advise adding any additional players to the sample zero stat files but rather just using them as a template for adding new players.
• Open either the Pitchers (Add1Player.HLP) or Hitters (Add1Player.HLH) with any word processor.
• Highlight the "LastName,First" and change this to the name of the new player
• Change the player’s team (a three letter uppercase ID code) (e.q. ATL=Atlanta)
• Change the ID# number to reflect the correct information.
• Ensure that the information you typed in (except for the players name) is right justified with the field heading. i.e. in ATL the L will be directly under the “m” in “Team”. The last digit of the ID# will directly under the “D” in ID. All the stats numbers will also be right justified under their respective column headings.
• Use your word processors SAVE AS… function under the FILE MENU and save this edited zerostats file as something else so you will keep the original to work on.
• Use the Update Stats function in Head Office and select the same file you just saved.
Note : use the SPACE BAR to position text, not the TAB key.
 
To find an ID#, see if the player is listed in the MLB file. If the desired player ID# cannot be found in the MLB file, you can find the number listed on Quick Stats web page http://www.quickstats.com.
You can, of course, make up your own ID number by following these simple but IMPORTANT rules. The ID number must be a unique number from between 1-1999 for hitters or a unique number over 2000 for pitchers. The ID number you choose must not already be used by any other player. To check on ID# use, go to the EDIT PLAYER STATS from the Navigator window. Use the find tool (magnifying glass) and type in the number in question. If you have chosen a unique Player ID#, one suitable for use for your new player, you will receive a Player Not Found message. You can then proceed with the following directions.
Note : It is highly suggested that you replace the first player listed in the zero stat file because all headings and the row of stats following the player name must be included in the following steps.
It should be noted that while it is possible to create unique Player ID#s, if there ever comes a time when you wish to go with a stat service, you will not be able to do so if you have created your own unique Player ID#s.
