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unusual facts about strike zone



Oscar Taveras

Taveras is one of the highest-rated prospects (top 100) in all of Minor League Baseball due in part to wielding a Major League-ready bat likened to the style of Vladimir Guerrero, with a smooth, balanced stroke that allows him to hit pitches well outside of the strike zone.


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Diamond in the Dunes

On the train, the novice players brush up on the strike zone and force out rule.

Frank Pulli

Many umpires, including Ted Barrett, believed that the use of the technology dramatically changed the way umpires judged the strike zone and that he, and others, adjusted their calls to the technology.

Kevin Slowey

He is known for his exceptional control and command of the strike zone and is often compared to former Minnesota Twins pitcher Brad Radke, due to his excellent control.

Mike Piazza's Strike Zone

While being endorsed by Mike Piazza, Strike Zone represents all of the MLB players in the 1997–98 season including those in the National League and American League.

Paul Severino

Severino regularly appears on studio programming including "MLB Tonight," "Quick Pitch" and MLB Network Strike Zone.

Scott Braun

Scott Braun is an MLB Network studio host and reporter, appearing across MLB Network's studio programming, including MLB Network Strike Zone, Quick Pitch and MLB Tonight.