If you’ve thought while watching the Cubs this year that Kris Bryant has been getting strikes called against him that should’ve been balls, you’re right. Umpires are absolutely wrecking KB so far this season.
We can see below that umpires are calling Bryant’s strike zone about 2-4 inches wider off towards the left-handed batter’s box. Folks, this is unacceptable. These umps have to get it together.
Mistakes like this usually end up straightening out by season’s end, but the observation is pretty jarring when comparing Bryant’s 2019 zone with what he’s facing this season.