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Erich Bacchus
Average zone
57% NRFI
7 games tracked
Today
New York Mets @ Texas Rangers
2:35 PM ET at Globe Life Field Career Averages
0.990
Zone Factor
17.1
K / Game
7.6
BB / Game
57%
NRFI Rate
Betting Implications
Average-sized zone (0.990x). No significant umpire-driven lean in either direction.
Season Breakdown
| Season | Games | Zone | K/G | BB/G | NRFI% | K Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 0.990 | 17.1 | 7.6 | 57% | 1.023 |
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%.