Major league umpires are 10% less likely to mistakenly call a ball a strike,and thus benefit the pitcher,when the pitcher is:

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Studies have shown that major league umpires are less likely to mistakenly call a ball a strike, which benefits the pitcher, when the pitcher is Black. This phenomenon has been attributed to various factors, including unconscious biases and efforts to ensure fairness and equality in the game.

Major League Umpires Are 10% Less Likely to Mistakenly Call