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First Woman Umpire’s Plate Debut Draws Scrutiny Over Accuracy Metrics

Her 92.72% accuracy rating on Umpire Scorecards fell below the league average, leaving her return to the majors unresolved.

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Overview

  • Pawol recorded 140 correct calls out of 151 pitches for a 92.72% accuracy rating, slightly below this season’s 94% average.
  • Alternative metrics from social-auditor accounts reported a lower 90.3% accuracy, fueling conflicting assessments of her performance.
  • Managers and crew colleagues commended her composure and game management, noting there were no ejections or disputes over her calls.
  • After her single‐game appearance behind the plate, Pawol returned to her Triple-A rover role and has no confirmed date for her next MLB assignment.
  • The debut has intensified discussions about the reliability of individual scorecards, the minor-league fill-in system and prospects for automated ball-strike technology.