Standardize player names in app.py to improve data consistency across DraftKings and FanDuel simulations. This change applies the standardization function to the 'Player' column in raw baseline data, enhancing the accuracy of player data handling for contest simulations.

app.py

@@ -398,6 +398,7 @@ with tab1:
                 elif sport_var1 == 'NBA':
                     export_id_dict = dict(zip(dk_raw['Player'], dk_raw['player_id']))
             raw_baselines = dk_raw
+            raw_baselines['Player'] = raw_baselines['Player'].apply(standardize_name)
             column_names = dk_columns
         elif sim_site_var1 == 'Fanduel':
             if sim_slate_var1 == 'Showdown':
@@ -413,6 +414,7 @@ with tab1:
                 elif sport_var1 == 'NBA':
                     export_id_dict = dict(zip(fd_raw['Player'], fd_raw['player_id']))
             raw_baselines = fd_raw
+            raw_baselines['Player'] = raw_baselines['Player'].apply(standardize_name)
             column_names = fd_columns
             
         contest_var1 = st.selectbox("What contest size are you simulating?", ('Small', 'Medium', 'Large', 'Custom'))