Relics Age Analysis - March 2026
Ted Chmura III
📊 Western Mass Relics
Advanced Age Analytics Report
League Population
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Total Relics analyzed: 214
🧮 Core Statistical Measures
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Mean (Average Age) | 67.61 years |
| Median Age | 68 years |
| Mode (Most Common Age) | 76 years |
| Standard Deviation | 8.72 years |
| Variance | 76.03 |
| Youngest Relic | 50 |
| Most Seasoned Relic | 96 |
| Range | 46 years |
Interpretation:
The Relics cluster tightly around the late-60s performance window, with most players falling within about ±9 years of the average.
📈 Distribution Metrics
| Metric | Age |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | 55 |
| 25th Percentile (Q1) | 61 |
| Median (Q2) | 68 |
| 75th Percentile (Q3) | 75 |
| 90th Percentile | 77.7 |
Interquartile Range
14 years
Meaning:
Half the league falls between 61 and 75 years old, which can be considered the Relics Competitive Core.
🧠 Advanced Analytics
Skewness
0.03
Meaning:
The distribution is almost perfectly symmetrical, indicating the league has a very balanced age spread.
Kurtosis
-0.63
Meaning:
The distribution is slightly flatter than normal, suggesting the Relics age range is well spread out rather than clustered tightly at one age.
🏆 Most Common Ages (Top 10)
| Age | Players |
|---|---|
| 76 | 14 |
| 77 | 11 |
| 73 | 10 |
| 65 | 10 |
| 66 | 9 |
| 75 | 9 |
| 57 | 9 |
| 55 | 8 |
| 61 | 8 |
| 71 | 8 |
Conclusion:
Age 76 is the statistical powerhouse of the league.
⚾ Relics Performance Age Zones
Young Guns
50–59
Early-stage Relics still capable of chasing fly balls they shouldn't.
Competitive Core
60–74
The largest and most statistically stable group.
Peak combination of:
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experience
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cunning
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and selective sprinting.
Veteran Elite
75–84
Highly strategic players who have mastered:
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positioning
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bat control
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and the art of letting someone else chase the ball.
Hall of Fame Division
85+
Rare and legendary Relics continuing to defy actuarial tables.
Current maximum: 96
📊 The “Relics Sweet Spot”
Using the mean and standard deviation:
Primary Performance Window
Mean ± 1 Standard Deviation
59 – 76 years
Approximately 68% of the league falls in this window.
🧬 Relics Longevity Index™ (Totally Scientific)
Average Age ÷ National Life Expectancy Adjustment
Result:
The Relics operate at roughly 112% of expected softball longevity.
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Ted Chmura III - Treasurer & Registrar | AKA "Spreadsheet Ted"
Western Mass Relics Senior Softball League, Inc.