MLB Umpire Evaluation Shift Results in Fewer Called Strikes on Zone Edges: Report
The Shifting Boundaries: How MLB’s Strike Zone Changes Are Reshaping Baseball Few elements in baseball spark as much debate as the strike zone—that invisible, ever-fluctuating rectangle that dictates the rhythm of every at-bat. Major League Baseball’s recent adjustments to umpire evaluations have tightened the zone, sending ripples through the game. From altered pitching strategies to…
