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Ty France's roof ball sparks Statcast controversy for Padres
Original: Why Padres' Ty France's fluky roof ball isn't as clear cut as Statcast makes it seem https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/76
Padres infielder Ty France hit a fluky ball off a stadium roof during a game against the Brewers, and the play has become a point of contention. The Athletic examines why Statcast's measurement of the hit does not tell the full story, arguing the data makes the play look more clear cut than it actually was, fueling debate among fans over how such hits should be scored and measured.
Why now: The odd roof hit and conflicting Statcast data during the Padres-Brewers game are fueling debate among baseball fans and analysts.
Ty FranceSan Diego PadresMilwaukee BrewersStatcastThe Athletic
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- Why Padres' Ty France's fluky roof ball isn't as clear cut as Statcast makes it seem https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7659652/2026/10/04/padres-ty-france-hit-roof-statcast-controversy-padres-brewers/ # Baseball # Sports # Analysis · nyt_sports@robot.villas · 1
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