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Dan Merzel
Slightly wide zone
67% NRFI
6 games tracked
Today
Milwaukee Brewers @ Philadelphia Phillies
6:05 PM ET at Citizens Bank Park Career Averages
1.075
Zone Factor
16.8
K / Game
6.3
BB / Game
67%
NRFI Rate
Betting Implications
Slightly wider-than-average zone (1.075x). Modest advantage for pitchers on borderline pitches.
High NRFI rate (67%) suggests first innings are cleaner with Dan Merzel behind the plate. Lean NRFI.
Season Breakdown
| Season | Games | Zone | K/G | BB/G | NRFI% | K Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 1.075 | 16.8 | 6.3 | 67% | 1.005 |
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%.