I don't think umps have any bias they are just inconsistent.
But it sucks because it penalizes the player for performing at their peak.
When a batter takes a close pitch that is a ball, but it's called a strike, they've done the right thing and shown a great eye but are punished for it. When a pitcher paints the corner and it gets called a ball they are punished for executing their pitch with precision.
It penalizes players at their best.
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