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Will Little
Slightly tight zone
38% NRFI
8 games tracked
Today
San Diego Padres @ Los Angeles Dodgers
10:10 PM ET at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium Career Averages
0.901
Zone Factor
16.9
K / Game
9.1
BB / Game
38%
NRFI Rate
Betting Implications
Tight zone (0.901x) forces pitchers into the heart of the plate. Walk and hit props get a boost.
Low NRFI rate (38%). 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 | 8 | 0.901 | 16.9 | 9.1 | 38% | 1.007 |
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%.