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Brian Walsh
Wide zone
83% NRFI
6 games tracked
Career Averages
1.137
Zone Factor
16.7
K / Game
5.7
BB / Game
83%
NRFI Rate
Betting Implications
Wide zone (1.137x) means pitchers get more borderline calls. This boosts strikeout props and suppresses walks.
High NRFI rate (83%) suggests first innings are cleaner with Brian Walsh behind the plate. Lean NRFI.
Season Breakdown
| Season | Games | Zone | K/G | BB/G | NRFI% | K Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 1.137 | 16.7 | 5.7 | 83% | 0.995 |
Factor Definitions
Zone Size Factor: Strike zone width relative to league average (1.000). Higher = wider zone, favoring pitchers.
K Factor: Strikeout rate in this umpire's games vs league average. Higher = more Ks.
BB Factor: Walk rate adjustment. Higher = fewer walks (wider zone suppresses walks).
NRFI Rate: % of games with no runs in the first inning. League average is roughly 55%.