WHIP Calculator

Measure a pitcher's true dominance by calculating their Walks plus Hits per Inning Pitched.

Walks Allowed (BB)

Hits Allowed (H)

Full Innings Pitched

Additional Outs (0-2)

WHIP Formula

(Walks + Hits) ÷ Innings Pitched

WHIP Ratio

1.14

40 Total Baserunners

35.33 Exact Innings

Elite

1.00

Great

1.20

Average

1.40

Poor

1.60

Great Pitching

Why WHIP is Better Than ERA

While Earned Run Average (ERA) is the most famous pitching stat, many analysts prefer WHIP because it isolates the pitcher's exact performance.

Avoiding Bad Luck: If a pitcher gives up three hits, but the defense turns a triple play, their ERA stays 0.00. Alternatively, an outfielder losing a ball in the sun might lead to an "earned" run. WHIP ignores these defensive variables and focuses strictly on: Did you let the batter get on base?
Partial Innings: Remember, throwing 5.1 innings means 5 innings and 1 out (which is mathematically $5.333$ innings). This calculator converts those outs seamlessly to ensure your WHIP is perfectly accurate.
Benchmarks: A WHIP around 1.30 is considered an MLB average. If a pitcher has a WHIP under 1.10, they are an Ace. A WHIP below 1.00 over a full season is a historic achievement (meaning they allow less than one baserunner per inning!).