Why is WHIP important?

WHIP directly measures how many batters reach base. Fewer baserunners means fewer runs, making WHIP a strong predictor of pitching effectiveness.

Which is better, ERA or WHIP?

Both are valuable. ERA measures run prevention directly. WHIP measures baserunner prevention. A pitcher with a low WHIP but high ERA may be unlucky with timing of hits.

Does WHIP include hit-by-pitches and errors?

No. WHIP only counts walks (BB) and hits. HBP, errors, and other ways of reaching base are excluded.

WHIP Calculator

Calculate WHIP (Walks plus Hits per Inning Pitched) to measure how many baserunners a pitcher allows.

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Walks Allowed

Hits Allowed

Innings Pitched

WHIP

1.100

Total Baserunners110

Baserunners per 9 Inn9.9

Hits per 9 Innings7.7

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How WHIP Is Calculated

Formula

WHIP = (Walks + Hits) / Innings Pitched

WHIP measures the average number of baserunners a pitcher allows per inning.

Benchmarks

Below 1.00: Elite

1.00-1.15: Very good

1.15-1.30: Above average

1.30-1.45: Average

Above 1.50: Below average

Example Calculation

25 walks and 85 hits allowed over 100 innings.

01WHIP = (25 + 85) / 100 = 110 / 100 = 1.100
02Baserunners per 9 innings = 1.100 * 9 = 9.9

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