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Junior Valentine
Slightly tight zone
50% NRFI
6 games tracked
Today
Cincinnati Reds @ Atlanta Braves
7:15 PM ET at Truist Park Career Averages
0.946
Zone Factor
16.8
K / Game
8.2
BB / Game
50%
NRFI Rate
Betting Implications
Slightly tighter zone (0.946x). Small lean toward hitter-friendly outcomes.
Season Breakdown
| Season | Games | Zone | K/G | BB/G | NRFI% | K Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0.946 | 16.8 | 8.2 | 50% | 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%.