Walks plus hits per inning pitched

WHIP re-directs here; an alternate meaning is WHIP (AM).

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In baseball, walks plus hits per inning pitched (WHIP) is a sabermetric measurement of how many baserunners a pitcher is responsible for allowing per inning pitched. It gives a general measure of a pitcher's ability to keep batters off base. A WHIP of around 1.15 or below will place a pitcher among the top ten in Major League Baseball.

Related Topics:
Baseball - Sabermetric - Pitcher - Inning pitched - Batter - Major League Baseball

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As indicated by the name, it is calculated by adding the number of walks plus hits allowed divided by the number of innings pitched.

Related Topics:
Walks - Hits - Innings pitched

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