A tough matchup
8–0
behind in the head-to-head
ACES HIGH BBQ ahead in 100% of their meetings
ACES HIGH BBQ has come out ahead in 8 of their 8 shared contests.
DIGGERS PIGGERS
At a glance (everything the results say about this team, in numbers)
Rating
1438
peak 1438 · rated over 9 contests ⓘ
Contests
9
in the data
First seen
2013-06-15
latest 2019-08-23
Best ToY finish
#1471
Master 2013
Grand champs
0
0 reserve
Category wins
0
1 podiums
Overall top-10s
0
of 9 contests
Avg finish
top 82%
overall standings
Perfect 180s
0
Current form
634.40 ▲
last 5 Master vs avg 628.61 (+5.80)
Walk rate
33%
contests with a top-10 call
Consistency
±15.05
std dev of Master overall scores (lower = steadier)
Strongest meat
Pork
avg 160.74 · weakest Brisket (149.80)
Road miles
474
mi across 9 mapped stops · furthest 56 mi
Schedule strength
34%
of rated fields were softer than their average draw (1545)
Purse competed for
$9K
listed at 1 contests — purses, not winnings
State championships
0 🏅
GCs in 1 state-championship entries
Master avg
628.61 / 720
9 Master contests · 0 GCs
Storylines (6 found in this team's record)
Each card leads with the number that made it a story — read straight out of their results, no editorialising.
The weak link
−10.9
points behind their best meat
Brisket is where the weekend gets away from them — it averages 10.94 points below their pork, and turns into a call 0% of the time against 0%.
- Brisket avg 149.80
- Pork avg 160.74
- 0 calls in 9 entries
A strong matchup
3–0
ahead in the head-to-head
Ahead in 100% of their meetings
They've finished ahead of 3 THIRDS BBQ in 3 of their 3 shared contests.
Pork nemesis
8 of 8
shared pork entries lost
ACES HIGH BBQ ahead 100% of the time
Even in their strongest meat, ACES HIGH BBQ has out-cooked them in 8 of 8 shared pork entries.
An August team
Top 69%
average finish in August
Something about August: average finish in the top 69% across 3 contests, versus top 82% the rest of the year.
- 3 August contests
- top 82% the rest of the year
The metronome
±2.09%
swing around their own average
Their overall lands within ±2.09% of a perfect score of their own average — whatever the field, you know roughly what they'll turn in.
- averages 87.3% of a perfect score
- 9 contests
Teams like this (closest power rating)
The nearest teams in the power rankings, with a different reason on each card — six teams on one rating are rarely on it for the same reason. Rating decides who makes the list; where teams tie on it, the ones this team has actually cooked against come first, then teams at a similar point in their own career. KCBS doesn’t publish where a team is from, so nothing here is inferred from geography.
75 rated teams sit within a point of this rating, so a place on this list means the numbers match — no more than that.
#5868 of the rated field
- Contests
- 37
- GCs
- 0
- Top-10s
- 5%
- Peak
- 1515
1–1 in 2 shared contests (50% to DIGGERS PIGGERS)
2 contests in common so far: too few to settle anything, but a team DIGGERS PIGGERS has actually stood beside rather than a stranger on the same rating.
⚔ Head-to-head#5872 of the rated field
- Contests
- 9
- GCs
- 0
- Top-10s
- 0%
- Peak
- 1438
No shared contest yet.
This is the highest they've ever been rated, 9 rated contests in — a team sitting at its own career peak.
⚔ Head-to-head#5861 of the rated field
- Contests
- 9
- GCs
- 0
- Top-10s
- 0%
- Peak
- 1438
No shared contest yet.
Careers of much the same size, 9 contests to 9, so neither rating has had more chance to settle than the other.
⚔ Head-to-head#5870 of the rated field
- Contests
- 10
- GCs
- 0
- Top-10s
- 0%
- Peak
- 1438
No shared contest yet.
Both teams' first contest in the data came in 2013.
⚔ Head-to-head#5864 of the rated field
- Contests
- 11
- GCs
- 0
- Top-10s
- 0%
- Peak
- 1438
No shared contest yet.
Level with DIGGERS PIGGERS on power rating, which is the whole reason they're on the list.
⚔ Head-to-head#5865 of the rated field
- Contests
- 7
- GCs
- 0
- Top-10s
- 0%
- Peak
- 1438
No shared contest yet.
Careers of much the same size, 7 contests to 9, so neither rating has had more chance to settle than the other.
⚔ Head-to-headFamiliar foes (most-met opponents in overall standings — one meeting per contest)
| Opponent | Meetings | Ahead | Behind | Win rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASE OF RIBS | 8 | 1 | 7 | 13% | ⚔ compare |
| ACES HIGH BBQ | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0% | ⚔ compare |
| SHIGGIN & GRINNIN | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0% | ⚔ compare |
| SPITFIRE | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0% | ⚔ compare |
| BIG CITY BBQ | 6 | 1 | 5 | 17% | ⚔ compare |
| FARMBOY BBQ | 6 | 1 | 5 | 17% | ⚔ compare |
| Totally Sauced | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0% | ⚔ compare |
| CROIX VALLEY SAUCES | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0% | ⚔ compare |
| MYASSIS SMOKIN | 5 | 1 | 4 | 20% | ⚔ compare |
| PIG APPROVED BBQ | 5 | 1 | 4 | 20% | ⚔ compare |
| DRY 2 DA BONE | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0% | ⚔ compare |
| NECTAR OF THE HOGS | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0% | ⚔ compare |
| Phoenix BBQ | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0% | ⚔ compare |
| TIPPYCANOE BBQ CREW | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0% | ⚔ compare |
| LUCKY 19 SAUCE COMPANY | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0% | ⚔ compare |
By meat
| Category | Entries | Calls | Wins | Podiums | Best | Worst | Average | Avg finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 174.2972 | 138.2400 | 158.08 | top 64% |
| Pork Ribs | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 166.2972 | 149.6800 | 159.98 | top 63% |
| Pork | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 172.5944 | 147.3716 | 160.74 | top 63% |
| Brisket | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 164.0000 | 122.1944 | 149.80 | top 80% |
“Calls” = top-10 category finishes (getting called to the stage). Scores here are the final weighted totals KCBS publishes; per-criterion appearance/taste/tenderness marks aren’t in the public results feed.
By contest size
| Field | Contests | GCs | Avg finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium (20–39) | 3 | 0 | top 91% |
| Large (40+) | 6 | 0 | top 78% |
Contest-by-contest record (recurring contests they've cooked twice or more)
| Contest | Visits | Best | GCs | Avg finish | Last visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam's Club National BBQ Tour | 3 | 27 | 0 | top 91% | 2016-07-22 |
| Minnesota in May | 2 | 49 | 0 | top 87% | 2018-05-11 |
The story so far (17 numbers that describe this team)
On the trail
6.2 yrs
2013-06-15 → 2019-08-23
Busiest season
2015
2 contests
Contests a season
1.3
across 7 seasons in the data
Cooks most in
MN
9 of 9 contests
Contests visited
6
2 of them cooked more than once
Most-entered meat
Chicken
9 entries · 0 wins · 2 calls
Strongest meat
Pork
averages 160.74 · weakest Brisket (149.80)
Walk rate
33%
a top-10 call in 3 of 9 contests
Overall top-10 rate
0%
0 of 9 contests
Master average
628.61
out of 720 · 9 contests · 0 GCs
Opponents faced
251
82–353 across every shared overall standing
Road miles
474
9 mapped stops · furthest 56 mi
Schedule strength
1545
average field rating faced — tougher than 34% of rated contests
Purse competed for
$8,600
listed at 1 contests — purses, not winnings
State championships
0
from 1 state-championship entries
Longest layoff
1.3 yrs
2018-05-11 → 2019-08-23
Power rating
1438
peak 1438 · #5863 of 6,413 rated
Milestones (the firsts, the round numbers and the personal bests)
- 2013
- First tracked contest Treasure Island International BBQ Championship
- Peak power rating (1488) Treasure Island International BBQ Championship
- 2014
- First call Sam's Club National BBQ Tour
- 2017
- First overall past 90% of a perfect score652.4116 10th Annual Big Island BBQ
- Career-best single call (Chicken)174.2972 10th Annual Big Island BBQ
- 2019
- Career-best overall score654.2744 Big Island BBQ
- Most recent contest Big Island BBQ
Power rating over time (1500 = average; recomputed nightly)
📈 Biggest rating jumps
| Swing | Contest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| +2.9 | 10th Annual Big Island BBQ | 2017-08-25 |
| +2 | Big Island BBQ | 2019-08-23 |
📉 Toughest weekends
| Swing | Contest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| -11.7 | Sam's Club National BBQ Tour | 2014-07-18 |
| -11.6 | Treasure Island International BBQ Championship | 2013-06-15 |
| -10.8 | 6th Annual Big Island BBQ | 2013-08-23 |
| -8.9 | Minnesota in May | 2018-05-11 |
| -8.2 | Sam's Club National BBQ Tour | 2015-07-24 |
Category scores over time
Overall finish over time (top-% of field, lower is better)
Where they finish (overall)
Best vs average (by meat)
How entries end (by meat)
Team of the Year rank by season
Season by season
| Season | Contests | GCs | Top-10s | Category wins | Walk rate | Avg finish | Best overall (% of perfect) | Avg overall (% of perfect) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | top 62% | 90.9% | 90.9% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | top 91% | 85.8% | 85.8% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100% | top 57% | 90.6% | 90.6% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | top 90% | 87.4% | 87.4% |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50% | top 86% | 87.8% | 86.9% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100% | top 93% | 86.7% | 86.7% |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | top 88% | 86.5% | 85.3% |
Contest history (click a row for the event, a column to sort)
| Date | Event | Overall | Chicken | Ribs | Pork | Brisket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-23 | Big Island BBQ 🏅 Alberta Lea, MN | 31 / 50 (654.2744) | 20 (168.0000) | 48 (149.6800) | 11 (172.5944) | 18 (164.0000) |
| 2018-05-11 | Minnesota in May Falcon Heights, MN | 64 / 70 (617.5660) | 42 (163.4172) | 63 (154.8000) | 67 (147.3716) | 62 (151.9772) |
| 2017-08-25 | 10th Annual Big Island BBQ Albert Lea, MN | 32 / 56 (652.4116) | 6 (174.2972) | 24 (166.2400) | 34 (161.0856) | 41 (150.7888) |
| 2016-07-22 | Sam's Club National BBQ Tour Woodbury, MN | 27 / 30 (629.0284) | 29 (151.3828) | 23 (155.4056) | 12 (169.1200) | 23 (153.1200) |
| 2015-07-24 | Sam's Club National BBQ Tour Woodbury, MN | 27 / 30 (618.7432) | 29 (151.3944) | 10 (164.5600) | 27 (150.8460) | 26 (151.9428) |
| 2015-05-15 | Minnesota in May St. Paul, MN | 49 / 60 (632.4688) | 47 (156.5372) | 42 (158.2860) | 25 (166.8228) | 57 (150.8228) |
| 2014-07-18 | Sam's Club National BBQ Tour Woodbury, MN | 28 / 30 (624.5264) | 2 (173.1432) | 10 (166.2972) | 19 (162.8916) | 30 (122.1944) |
| 2013-08-23 | 6th Annual Big Island BBQ Albert Lea, MN | 44 / 50 (605.5888) | 48 (138.2400) | 28 (162.8460) | 46 (152.5372) | 39 (151.9656) |
| 2013-06-15 | Treasure Island International BBQ Championship Welch, MN | 60 / 68 (622.8572) | 63 (146.2856) | 47 (161.7144) | 43 (163.4286) | 60 (151.4286) |
Career map (orange GC · green top-10 · grey the rest — tap a pin)
Team of the Year standings (rank per category by season — year links to the full board on kcbs.us)
| Year | Series | Overall | Chicken | Ribs | Pork | Brisket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 ↗ | Master | #1955 (60 pts) | #1884 (85 pts) | #2026 (60 pts) | #1513 (130 pts) | #1775 (95 pts) |
| 2018 ↗ | Master | #1954 (60 pts) | #2012 (60 pts) | #1996 (60 pts) | #2030 (60 pts) | #1990 (60 pts) |
| 2017 ↗ | Master | #2212 (60 pts) | #1552 (175 pts) | #2271 (65 pts) | #2260 (60 pts) | #2266 (60 pts) |
| 2016 ↗ | Master | #2910 (55 pts) | #2916 (55 pts) | #2319 (65 pts) | #1872 (120 pts) | #2316 (65 pts) |
| 2015 ↗ | Master | #1840 (115 pts) | #1892 (115 pts) | #1424 (190 pts) | #1923 (115 pts) | #1909 (115 pts) |
| 2014 ↗ | Master | #2784 (55 pts) | #1234 (255 pts) | #1842 (130 pts) | #2122 (85 pts) | #2777 (55 pts) |
| 2013 ↗ | Master | #1471 (150 pts) | #1551 (150 pts) | #1571 (150 pts) | #1560 (150 pts) | #1506 (150 pts) |