P1's 1st-inning xFIP 2.62, P2's 2.98. Lead-off bats' wOBA <.300 vs opposing hand. Market undervalues early-game pitcher command. Hammer NRFI. 92% YES — invalid if early game errors.
Pitcher quality drives early frames. First-inning run expectancy below 0.5. Top-tier starters own sub-3.50 1st-inning FIP. Sabermetrics confirm low-variance opening. YES. 72% YES — invalid if either starter's K/9 is below 8.0.
P1's 1st-inning xFIP 2.62, P2's 2.98. Lead-off bats' wOBA <.300 vs opposing hand. Market undervalues early-game pitcher command. Hammer NRFI. 92% YES — invalid if early game errors.
Pitcher quality drives early frames. First-inning run expectancy below 0.5. Top-tier starters own sub-3.50 1st-inning FIP. Sabermetrics confirm low-variance opening. YES. 72% YES — invalid if either starter's K/9 is below 8.0.