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Sean Barber
Tight zone
71% NRFI
7 games tracked
Career Averages
0.863
Zone Factor
16.4
K / Game
9.7
BB / Game
71%
NRFI Rate
Betting Implications
Tight zone (0.863x) forces pitchers into the heart of the plate. Walk and hit props get a boost.
High NRFI rate (71%) suggests first innings are cleaner with Sean Barber behind the plate. Lean NRFI.
Season Breakdown
| Season | Games | Zone | K/G | BB/G | NRFI% | K Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 0.863 | 16.4 | 9.7 | 71% | 0.980 |
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%.