About WHIP Calculator
The WHIP Calculator helps you determine the walks plus hits per inning pitched (WHIP) in baseball statistics.
WHIP Definition
In baseball statistics, WHIP (walks plus hits per inning pitched) is a sabermetric measurement of the number of baserunners a pitcher has allowed per inning pitched. It is a measure of a pitcher’s ability to prevent batters from reaching base. Comparing to ERA, WHIP measures a pitcher’s effectiveness against the batters faced more directly.
Formula
The WHIP calculation formula is as follows:
WHIP = (Number of hits allowed + Number of walks allowed) / Number of Innings Pitched
FAQ
WHIP provides insights into a pitcher's ability to prevent batters from reaching base, making it a crucial metric for evaluating a pitcher's effectiveness.
A WHIP score below 1.10 is considered elite, while a score above 1.60 is seen as below average. Reference: Baseball Reference
Yes, for partial innings, use .3333 for a third of an inning and .6666 for two thirds.
WHIP Statistics
Average WHIP in MLB: The average WHIP for MLB pitchers in recent years has hovered around 1.30.
Reference: MLB Stats
Historical Best WHIP: Hall of Famer Addie Joss holds the record for the best single-season WHIP at 0.9673 in 1908.
Reference: Baseball Almanac
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