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Chad Whitson
Slightly tight zone
57% NRFI
7 games tracked
Career Averages
0.948
Zone Factor
15.4
K / Game
7.4
BB / Game
57%
NRFI Rate
Betting Implications
Slightly tighter zone (0.948x). Small lean toward hitter-friendly outcomes.
K factor of 0.921 means 8% fewer strikeouts than average. Be cautious with K over plays.
Season Breakdown
| Season | Games | Zone | K/G | BB/G | NRFI% | K Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 0.948 | 15.4 | 7.4 | 57% | 0.921 |
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%.