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Nestor Ceja
Average zone
63% NRFI
8 games tracked
Career Averages
1.001
Zone Factor
14.5
K / Game
6.4
BB / Game
63%
NRFI Rate
Betting Implications
Average-sized zone (1.001x). No significant umpire-driven lean in either direction.
K factor of 0.865 means 13% fewer strikeouts than average. Be cautious with K over plays.
Season Breakdown
| Season | Games | Zone | K/G | BB/G | NRFI% | K Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 1.001 | 14.5 | 6.4 | 63% | 0.865 |
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%.