1. What is WHIP?

WHIP (Walks plus Hits per Inning Pitched) is a baseball statistic that measures the number of baserunners a pitcher has allowed per inning pitched. It's calculated by adding the number of walks and hits allowed, then dividing by the number of innings pitched.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the WHIP formula:

Where:

• Hits — Number of hits allowed
• Walks — Number of walks allowed
• Innings pitched — Number of innings pitched (can include fractions like 6.2)

Explanation: WHIP shows how many baserunners a pitcher allows per inning. Lower values indicate better performance.

3. Importance of WHIP

Details: WHIP is one of the most important pitching statistics because it directly measures a pitcher's ability to prevent batters from reaching base. It correlates strongly with run prevention.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter hits allowed, walks allowed, and innings pitched (default is 7). Innings can include fractions (e.g., 6.1 for 6 1/3 innings). All values must be non-negative.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is a good WHIP for 7 innings?
A: In MLB, a WHIP below 1.00 is excellent, 1.00-1.25 is good, 1.25-1.40 is average, and above 1.40 is poor.

Q2: Does WHIP include hit batters?
A: No, standard WHIP only includes hits and walks. Some modified versions include hit batters.

Q3: Why use 7 innings as default?
A: 7 innings is common for many pitchers, especially relievers and starters in shorter outings.

Q4: How does WHIP compare to ERA?
A: WHIP measures baserunners allowed while ERA measures runs allowed. WHIP is often a better predictor of future performance.

Q5: What's the lowest possible WHIP?
A: The theoretical minimum is 0.00 (no hits or walks allowed). Perfect innings result in 0.00 WHIP.