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Ball or Strike? Why Baseball Umpire Decisions Vary by Count
In baseball, borderline pitches are frequently judged differently depending on the current count. Umpires are more likely to call a strike when the count is three balls and no strikes compared to an 0-2 count. This discrepancy highlights the psychological and contextual factors that influence human officiating, even within a rigidly defined rulebook.