Whip Calculator for Baseball Pitching

How to Use the Calculator

1. Enter the number of innings pitched by the pitcher in the "Innings Pitched" field.
2. Enter the number of hits allowed by the pitcher in the "Hits Allowed" field.
3. Enter the number of walks allowed by the pitcher in the "Strikes Allowed" field (this can be calculated as bases on balls + hit by pitch).
4. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the whip value.
5. The result will display the whip value, the total outs pitched, and a comparison to the league average.

Understanding Whip (WHIP)

Whip is a pitching statistics metric that measures the number of baserunners a pitcher allows per out pitched. It is calculated by adding the number of hits and walks allowed, then dividing by the number of outs recorded.

The formula is:

WHIP = (Hits Allowed + Walks Allowed) / Outs Pitched

A lower whip value indicates better pitching performance, as it means the pitcher is allowing fewer baserunners per out. For example, a whip of 1.30 means that for every three outs recorded, the pitcher allows 1.30 baserunners.

Interpreting the Results

The calculator also provides a comparison to the league average whip. Major League Baseball (MLB) average whip typically hovers around 1.35. If a pitcher's whip is below this value, they are generally considered to be performing better than the average pitcher.

Note: This calculator uses strikes allowed as an input for walks for simplicity. In more advanced analyses, you might want to separate walks, hit by pitch, and other baserunner scenarios.