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Jeff Hitchell
Rating
866
Current Handicap
9
Season:
55
Matches Played
29
Wins
26
Losses
53%
Win Rate
9.7
Avg Win Margin
7.1
Avg Loss Margin
21-12
Home Record
8-14
Away Record
Milestones
Career
No career milestones yet — keep bowling!
Next goal: Decade Player6/10
Season Highlights
No season milestones recorded yet.
Handicap Trend
All Time · 55 matches
+9 Rising
Started0
Lowest0
Current9
Win Percentage(35%)
53%score+0.05→contribution+0.02
Avg Winning Margin(23%)
9.7score+0.29→contribution+0.07
Avg Losing Margin(15%)
7.1score+0.15→contribution+0.02
Recent Form (last 20)(10%)
50%score+0.00→contribution+0.00
Opponent Strength(15%)
900score-0.05→contribution-0.01
Weighted Score+0.102
Sample Size Confidence
54%(55/75 matches)
Rating1041 → shrunk 1022→ adjusted 897
Recent 5-Season Rating (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026)864
Recency Blend16% (12 recent matches)
Final Blended Rating892
Handicap9
Formula: Rating = 1000 + (weighted score × 400). Each factor is normalized to −1…+1, multiplied by its weight, then summed. Bayesian shrinkage: the raw rating is pulled toward 1000 by a confidence factor (matches ÷ 75), so players with few games don't get extreme handicaps. Recency blend: the shrunk all-time rating is blended with a separate rating from the seasons selected in Handicap Calculation Years (currently 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026), weighted up to 40% based on recent match volume (30+ matches = full 40%). Players with no recent matches keep their all-time rating unchanged. Rating is mapped to handicap 0–15 (lower = stronger).
League
29W26L55 matches·52.7% win rate
| Club | Seasons | Division(s) | P | W | L | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lever Club B | 2016–2025 | Division B | 55 | 29 | 26 | 52.7% |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result | Margin | Competition | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/22/2025 | James Ryan | A | 16-21 | LOSS | -5 | League | Division B |
| 7/23/2024 | Stephen Wheeldon | H | 21-12 | WIN | +9 | League | Division B |
| 7/18/2024 | Roy Biggs | H | 12-21 | LOSS | -9 | League | Division B |
| 7/16/2024 | Alec Haynes | A | 2-21 | LOSS | -19 | League | Division B |
| 7/9/2024 | Andrew Proctor | H | 21-9 | WIN | +12 | League | Division B |
| 7/2/2024 | James Ryan | H | 12-21 | LOSS | -9 | League | Division B |
| 6/25/2024 | Seamus Kelly | A | 21-18 | WIN | +3 | League | Division B |
| 6/13/2024 | Zoe Stratton | H | 20-21 | LOSS | -1 | League | Division B |
| 6/4/2024 | Brian Chellam | A | 21-13 | WIN | +8 | League | Division B |
| 5/30/2024 | Kevin Owens | A | 12-21 | LOSS | -9 | League | Division B |
| 5/21/2024 | Doug Taylor | A | 17-21 | LOSS | -4 | League | Division B |
| 5/16/2024 | Ray Williams | H | 21-19 | WIN | +2 | League | Division B |
| 7/18/2019 | Peter Holian | H | 11-21 | LOSS | -10 | League | Division B |
| 7/10/2019 | vs Arno Tixall | A | 21-15 | WIN | +6 | League | Division B |
| 7/4/2019 | Ian Gill | H | 21-11 | WIN | +10 | League | Division B |
| 6/20/2019 | Dave Wilson | H | 20-21 | LOSS | -1 | League | Division B |
| 6/11/2019 | Jean Mcgrath | H | 21-19 | WIN | +2 | League | Division B |
| 6/6/2019 | Don Plant | A | 21-15 | WIN | +6 | League | Division B |
| 5/30/2019 | Edna Cook | H | 21-10 | WIN | +11 | League | Division B |
| 5/23/2019 | Alan Heaton | A | 4-21 | LOSS | -17 | League | Division B |
| 5/16/2019 | Ellie Wood | A | 21-6 | WIN | +15 | League | Division B |
| 5/14/2019 | John Mcgibbon | H | 21-7 | WIN | +14 | League | Division B |
| 5/2/2019 | Derek Gore | H | 16-21 | LOSS | -5 | League | Division B |
| 8/21/2018 | George Smith | H | 21-3 | WIN | +18 | League | Division B |
| 8/16/2018 | Brian Lussey | A | 21-16 | WIN | +5 | League | Division B |
| 8/14/2018 | Geoff Mcadam | H | 13-21 | LOSS | -8 | League | Division B |
| 7/31/2018 | Tania Gilfoyle | A | 10-21 | LOSS | -11 | League | Division B |
| 7/26/2018 | Keith Loughrin | H | 21-2 | WIN | +19 | League | Division B |
| 7/24/2018 | Graham Wright | A | 17-21 | LOSS | -4 | League | Division B |
| 7/19/2018 | Frank Evans | H | 21-5 | WIN | +16 | League | Division B |
| 7/11/2018 | vs Cammell Laird | A | 21-12 | WIN | +9 | League | Division B |
| 7/10/2018 | Ellen Leverton | H | 21-8 | WIN | +13 | League | Division B |
| 7/5/2018 | Phil Gordon | A | 11-21 | LOSS | -10 | League | Division B |
| 6/7/2018 | Phil Duckers | H | 21-5 | WIN | +16 | League | Division B |
| 5/31/2018 | George Duggan | A | 20-21 | LOSS | -1 | League | Division B |
| 5/24/2018 | Bob Thomas | H | 7-21 | LOSS | -14 | League | Division B |
| 5/15/2018 | Peter Smith | H | 21-6 | WIN | +15 | League | Division B |
| 8/22/2017 | Joey Smith | A | 10-21 | LOSS | -11 | League | Division B |
| 8/17/2017 | Paul Adams | H | 21-13 | WIN | +8 | League | Division B |
| 8/15/2017 | Lee Naylor | H | 20-21 | LOSS | -1 | League | Division B |
| 8/10/2017 | Eddie Leatham | A | 14-21 | LOSS | -7 | League | Division B |
| 7/27/2017 | John Davies | H | 21-17 | WIN | +4 | League | Division B |
| 8/17/2016 | vs Oxton Cons B | H | 21-19 | WIN | +2 | League | Division B |
| 8/11/2016 | John Smith | H | 21-16 | WIN | +5 | League | Division B |
| 8/9/2016 | Geoff Stamp | H | 13-21 | LOSS | -8 | League | Division B |
| 8/2/2016 | Ken Arnold | H | 21-17 | WIN | +4 | League | Division B |
| 7/27/2016 | Eric Osborne | A | 19-21 | LOSS | -2 | League | Division B |
| 7/21/2016 | Philip Sweeney | H | 20-21 | LOSS | -1 | League | Division B |
| 7/19/2016 | Ralph Bowie | A | 16-21 | LOSS | -5 | League | Division B |
| 7/14/2016 | Zoe Stratton | H | 21-14 | WIN | +7 | League | Division B |
| 7/12/2016 | Derek Mycock | A | 21-8 | WIN | +13 | League | Division B |
| 6/28/2016 | Eric Anderson | H | 21-8 | WIN | +13 | League | Division B |
| 6/9/2016 | Steve Browne | H | 21-4 | WIN | +17 | League | Division B |
| 6/7/2016 | Fleur Blackburn | A | 15-21 | LOSS | -6 | League | Division B |
| 6/2/2016 | John Benstead | H | 14-21 | LOSS | -7 | League | Division B |
1 Cup Title Won
Leverhulme Cup 2018· Lever Club B
Leverhulme Cup4 games · 2W 1×
20241 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 16 Round | Stan Newell | Heswall Rbl B | 19-21 | LOSS | WON |
20191 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 16 Round | Dave Simcoe | Lever Club | 9-21 | LOSS | LOST |
2018 Winner2 rounds
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi Final Round | Mark Houghton | Parkfield | 21-14 | WIN | WON |
| Final Round | Fred Bolton | Pensby | 21-16 | WIN | WON |
Andy Dawson Cup6 games · 4W
20241 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarters Round | Michelle Caffin | Pensby B | 21-20 | WIN | LOST |
20192 rounds
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | Fred Bolton | Pensby B | 21-18 | WIN | WON |
| Semi Final Round | Gill Smith | Oxton Cons B | 11-21 | LOSS | LOST |
20182 rounds
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | Anita Meldrum | Arno Tixall | 21-11 | WIN | WON |
| Quarters Round | Dave Kinson | Thingwall | 21-13 | WIN | LOST |
20161 round
| Round | Opponent | Team | Score | Result | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi Final Round | Matty Roberts | Oxton Cons B | 10-21 | LOSS | LOST |
Current Streak
1losses
In a slump
Longest Win Run
4
Career best winning streak
Longest Loss Run
3
Career worst losing streak
Last 540% win rate
LWLLW
Last 1040% win rate— steady
LWLLWLWLWL
| Opponent | W | L | Total | Win % | Last Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Ryan | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0% | 7/22/2025 |
| Zoe Stratton | 1 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 6/13/2024 |
| Stephen Wheeldon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 100% | 7/23/2024 |
| Roy Biggs | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0% | 7/18/2024 |
| Alec Haynes | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0% | 7/16/2024 |
| Andrew Proctor | 1 | 0 | 1 | 100% | 7/9/2024 |
| Seamus Kelly | 1 | 0 | 1 | 100% | 6/25/2024 |
| Brian Chellam | 1 | 0 | 1 | 100% | 6/4/2024 |
| Kevin Owens | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0% | 5/30/2024 |
| Doug Taylor | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0% | 5/21/2024 |
Biggest Win
Keith Loughrin (+19)7/26/2018
Heaviest Defeat
Alec Haynes (-19)7/16/2024
Best Season
201964% · 11 matches
Worst Season
202445% · 11 matches
Form Arc (1st half → 2nd half)
52% → 54%improving
Avg Opponent Rating Faced
88648 known · 7 unknown
vs Strong Opponents (rating ≥ 1000)
3-827% win rate
vs Weak Opponents (rating < 1000)
22-1559% win rate
Division B52.7%
29W·26L·55 played
Debut
Jun 2, 2016
Latest
Jul 22, 2025
Seasons Active
6 (9.1 yr span)
Matches / Season
9.2 (55 total)
Seasons
201620172018201920242025