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Tom Hanahan
Tight zone
29% NRFI
7 games tracked
Career Averages
0.849
Zone Factor
14.3
K / Game
8.6
BB / Game
29%
NRFI Rate
Betting Implications
Tight zone (0.849x) forces pitchers into the heart of the plate. Walk and hit props get a boost.
K factor of 0.853 means 15% fewer strikeouts than average. Be cautious with K over plays.
Low NRFI rate (29%). First innings tend to be scoring-heavy. Lean YRFI or fade NRFI plays.
Season Breakdown
| Season | Games | Zone | K/G | BB/G | NRFI% | K Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 0.849 | 14.3 | 8.6 | 29% | 0.853 |
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%.