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Nic Lentz
Slightly tight zone
50% NRFI
8 games tracked
Career Averages
0.918
Zone Factor
17.6
K / Game
9.2
BB / Game
50%
NRFI Rate
Betting Implications
Tight zone (0.918x) forces pitchers into the heart of the plate. Walk and hit props get a boost.
K factor of 1.052 means games called by Nic Lentz produce 5% more strikeouts than league average. Consider bumping K over confidence.
Season Breakdown
| Season | Games | Zone | K/G | BB/G | NRFI% | K Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 0.918 | 17.6 | 9.2 | 50% | 1.052 |
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%.