Data Scientist

Hi, I'm Owen Heap

I turn messy data into clear insight, specializing in statistical modeling, R programming, and interactive data visualization.

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Featured Projects

Python · Streamlit · MLB API

MLB Strikeout Predictor

Interactive app that predicts pitcher strikeout totals using K/9, opponent K%, and projected innings. Powered by the live MLB Stats API.

View project →

Python · Lets-Plot

Analyzing NFL Home Field Advantage

A data-driven deep dive into 15 years of NFL scoring trends, identifying the 2019 statistical anomaly in home-team performance.

View project →

R · ggplot2 · tidyverse · NFL

NFL WR Injury Analysis

Exploratory analysis of whether height and weight predict season-ending injuries among 170 notable NFL receivers — motivated by the Chargers drafting Brennan Thompson at an extreme 5'9", 164 lbs.

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Tools & Skills

R Python ggplot2 tidyverse Streamlit pandas Quarto SQL Statistics Data Visualization

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    <p>Interactive app that predicts pitcher strikeout totals using K/9, opponent K%, and projected innings. Powered by the live MLB Stats API.</p>
    <a href="posts/mlb-strikeout-predictor.html">View project →</a>
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    <h3>Analyzing NFL Home Field Advantage</h3>
    <p>A data-driven deep dive into 15 years of NFL scoring trends, identifying the 2019 statistical anomaly in home-team performance.</p>
    <a href="posts/Home_Field_Advantage.html">View project →</a>
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    <h3>NFL WR Injury Analysis</h3>
    <p>Exploratory analysis of whether height and weight predict season-ending injuries among 170 notable NFL receivers — motivated by the Chargers drafting Brennan Thompson at an extreme 5'9", 164 lbs.</p>
    <a href="posts/nfl-wr-injury-analysis.html">View project →</a>
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