Strike Three?! Let’s Test in on Umpire Accuracy
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About a yr in the past, I wrote about how umpires have improved at calling balls and strikes all through the pitch monitoring period. They have gotten a complete lot higher, particularly at figuring out strikes. While everybody appreciates a extra constant and correct zone, that has made issues a bit tougher for hitters total. More importantly, their progress didn’t look like it was displaying any indicators of slowing down. With the 2023 season within the books, it’s time to test in on whether or not that’s nonetheless the case. The methodology right here is straightforward: test to see if Statcast agrees with the umpire’s choice for every referred to as ball and strike. This isn’t an ideal technique, as a pitch proper over the guts of the plate is a a...








