Strikeout Percentage Calculator

Calculate a pitcher's strikeout percentage, which is the number of strikeouts divided by plate appearances

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Strikeout Percentage

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Where:
Strikeout Percentage = Strikeouts / Plate Appearances × 100%

Calculation Formula

SO% = (Strikeouts ÷ Plate Appearances) × 100

Where:
SO% = Strikeout Percentage
Strikeouts = Number of strikeouts
Plate Appearances = Number of times the pitcher faced a batter

Strikeout Percentage Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Strikeout Percentage Calculator and understand its significance in baseball statistics

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter the number of strikeouts in the first input field.
  2. Enter the number of plate appearances in the second input field.
  3. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the strikeout percentage.
  4. View the result and formula explanation in the calculation results section.

Understanding Strikeout Percentage

The strikeout percentage (SO%) is a baseball statistic that measures how often a pitcher strikes out batters relative to their total plate appearances. It's calculated by dividing the number of strikeouts by the number of plate appearances and multiplying by 100.

This statistic is useful for evaluating a pitcher's effectiveness at inducing strikeouts. A higher strikeout percentage generally indicates a more dominant pitcher, as strikeouts typically lead to outs and prevent runs from scoring.

Example

If a pitcher has 50 strikeouts in 200 plate appearances, their strikeout percentage would be:

SO% = (50 ÷ 200) × 100 = 25%

This means the pitcher strikes out 25% of the batters they face.