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Rob Drake
Slightly wide zone
63% NRFI
8 games tracked
Today
Los Angeles Angels @ Seattle Mariners
9:40 PM ET at T-Mobile Park Career Averages
1.038
Zone Factor
17.1
K / Game
6.9
BB / Game
63%
NRFI Rate
Betting Implications
Slightly wider-than-average zone (1.038x). Modest advantage for pitchers on borderline pitches.
Season Breakdown
| Season | Games | Zone | K/G | BB/G | NRFI% | K Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 1.038 | 17.1 | 6.9 | 63% | 1.022 |
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%.