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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Strike_zoneStrike zone - Wikipedia

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   In baseball, the strike zone is the area of space through which a pitch must pass in order to be called a strike even if the batter does not swing. The strike zone is defined as the volume of space above home plate and between the batter's knees and the midpoint of their torso .

2. tht.fangraphs.com › strike-zone-fact-vs-fictionStrike Zone: Fact vs. Fiction - The Hardball Times

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   Jul 11, 2007 · The STRIKE ZONE is that area over home plate the upper limit of which is a horizontal line at the midpoint between the top of the shoulders and the top of the uniform pants, and the lower level...

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4. www.cbssports.com › mlb › newsBaseball's 'robo umps' explained: How automated strike zone ...

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   Jun 21, 2024 · How is it possible to automate the strike zone? The ABS system utilizes a Hawk-Eye camera technology to determine whether each pitch is in or out of a strike zone that's tailored to...

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5. www.sportsinfosolutions.com › 2016/11/18 › theThe Strike Zone and the Umpires That Control It

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   Nov 18, 2016 · Whether a foul or no foul call in basketball, in or out of bounds call in football, or a strike or ball ruling in baseball, many think that the home team receives more of an advantage than their visiting counterparts.

6. tht.fangraphs.com › analyzing-the-strike-zone-as-aAnalyzing the Strike Zone as a Three-Dimensional Volume

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   Sep 14, 2015 · The strike zone is defined by the MLB rule book as the area over home plate that extends from midway between the belt and shoulders of the batter down to the bottom of the knees.

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7. umpscorecards.com › explainers › true_strike_zoneThe True Strike Zone - Umpire Scorecards

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   According to the MLB Rulebook, the strike zone is determined from the batter’s stance as the batter is prepared to swing at a pitched ball. The Rulebook further defines the top of the strike zone as the midpoint between the top of the shoulders and the top of the uniform pants, and the bottom of the strike zone as the kneecap.

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   What is a strike zone in baseball?

   • The pitcher (not pictured) pitches a baseball to the catcher; the batter attempts to hit this baseball; and the umpire decides whether pitches are balls or strikes. In baseball, the strike zone is the area of space through which a pitch must pass in order to be called a strike even if the batter does not swing.

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   What is the consistency of the strike zone?

   • Introduction One of the most discussed issues in Major League Baseball is the consistency of the strike zone. The Rule Book strike zone states “The STRIKE ZONE is that area over home plate the upper limit of which is a horizontal line at the midpoint between the top of the shoulders and the top of […]

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   What is a strike in baseball?

   • However, the rule book defines a strike as a pitch where “any part of the ball passes through any part of the zone.” Therefore, a ball that simply passes through the strike zone for a total of one inch should technically be called a strike. This is where you may think of back door strikes: the slider that catches the outside corner of the plate.

   Analyzing the Strike Zone as a Three-Dimensional Volume

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   What is a strike zone in three dimensions?

   • It’s an issue, But there is another interesting topic involving the strike zone conversation: the strike in three dimensions. The strike zone is defined by the MLB rule book as the area over home plate that extends from midway between the belt and shoulders of the batter down to the bottom of the knees.

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   What happens if a pitch misses the strike zone?

   • A pitch that misses the strike zone is called a ball if the batter does not swing at it. Balls are desirable for the batter and the batting team, as four balls allow the batter to take a "walk" to first base as a base on balls. The strike zone is a volume of space, a vertical right pentagonal prism.

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   Can a 90 mph pitch fall into a strike zone?

   • For a pitch released at 90 mph at a vertical release angle of -1 degrees, the ball will drop almost two inches over the course of that extra 1.4 feet of home plate; certainly enough drop for a pitch to fall into the strike zone. Therefore, it is not sufficient to rely on the accuracy of ball and strike calls that are made at the front of the plate.

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9. www.beyondtheboxscore.com › 2009/11/5 › 1107712Umpire Strike Zone Analysis - The Basics and Batter ...

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   Nov 5, 2009 · Basics. When looking at the strike zone home plate umpires call, we must remember the following points: 1. Umpires are humans. 2. Humans produce inconsistent work and make mistakes. 3. For...