Whip Calculator for Baseball Pitching

How to Use the Calculator

1. Enter the number of innings pitched by the pitcher
2. Enter the number of strikeouts made by the pitcher
3. Enter the number of hits allowed by the pitcher
4. Enter the number of walks allowed by the pitcher
5. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the whip

Understanding Whip

Whip is a baseball statistic that measures a pitcher's effectiveness by comparing the number of baserunners they allow to reach base to the number of innings they pitch. It is calculated as:

Whip = (Hits + Walks) / Innings Pitched

A lower whip value indicates better pitching performance, as it means the pitcher allows fewer baserunners per inning. For example, a whip of 1.000 means that the pitcher allows one baserunner per inning on average.

Practical Applications

Coaches and analysts use whip to evaluate a pitcher's control and effectiveness. It is particularly useful when comparing pitchers of different styles or when analyzing a pitcher's performance over time.