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Jen Pawol’s Strike Zone Struggles | Wilmington News
Jen Pawol, MLB’s first female home plate umpire, is under fire after ranking 89th out of 91 umpires in ball-and-strike accuracy, with a 91.8% call rate and a shaky 93.1% consistency score. High-profile games have spotlighted her questionable zone calls — including three overturned balls in the first inning of a Cardinals-Twins game — and even shaky moments in her debut. Recent games show dips in consistency, down to 88%, and while other umpires often step in to handle manager interactions, speculation swirls. With the pressure mounting, Pawol’s early career is proving tougher than expected in…
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