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Willie Traynor
Slightly tight zone
43% NRFI
7 games tracked
Career Averages
0.913
Zone Factor
17.7
K / Game
9.4
BB / Game
43%
NRFI Rate
Betting Implications
Tight zone (0.913x) forces pitchers into the heart of the plate. Walk and hit props get a boost.
K factor of 1.057 means games called by Willie Traynor produce 6% more strikeouts than league average. Consider bumping K over confidence.
Season Breakdown
| Season | Games | Zone | K/G | BB/G | NRFI% | K Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 0.913 | 17.7 | 9.4 | 43% | 1.057 |
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%.