Retrosheet Tools

Retrosheet Software Tools for Event Files

The first three program files are "zipped." Most likely you already have software to "unzip" (i.e. extract files from a .zip archive) these files. For example, it is built into Windows XP. If you do not have this capability, download PKUNZIP.EXE, the fourth program listed below.

All of these programs require PC DOS to run. If using Windows, you will have to open a DOS window to get a command prompt. Macintosh users may be able to run these programs using Windows or DOS emulation software.

BEVENT.EXE: Creates play-by-play data file suitable for import into database programs, spreadsheets, and custom written programs. Enter the DOS command "bevent -h" for more information. [version update: 6/6/2011]
BOX.EXE: Generates traditional box scores from Retrosheet data files. Enter the DOS command "box -h" for more information. [version update: 11/27/2006]
BGAME.EXE: Makes a summary of constant items for each game such as date, day or night, and the score. Enter the DOS command "bgame -h" for more information. [version update: 9/4/2010]
PKUNZIP.EXE: Expands compressed data files from the ".zip" file archive. The DOS command "pkunzip name.zip" will write all the files in the archive name.zip to your hard disk. The DOS command "pkunzip 1967al.zip *.ev*" will extract only the Retrosheet event files (game data) from the archive 1967al.zip and write them on your hard drive. Enter the DOS command "pkunzip -h" for a list of the command options. [last update: 2/1/93]

Page Updated: 6/19/2011