Update analytics/recommendation_engine.py

analytics/recommendation_engine.py

@@ -7,6 +7,19 @@ from analytics.recommendation_rules import apply_recommendation_rules
 from models.live_fair_simulator_v3 import build_upcoming_simulated_rows
 from models.opportunity_model import estimate_plate_appearance_probability
 
+def _lineup_distance_from_slot(slot: str) -> int:
+    s = str(slot or "").strip().lower()
+
+    if s in {"current", "current_batter", "now"}:
+        return 0
+    if s in {"on_deck", "ondeck", "on-deck"}:
+        return 1
+    if s in {"in_hole", "inhole", "in-hole"}:
+        return 2
+    if s in {"three_away", "3_away", "three-away", "3-away"}:
+        return 3
+
+    return 0
 
 def build_upcoming_hitter_recommendations(
     game_row: dict,