walks plus hits per in*ning
What Is The Definition Of Walks Plus Hits Per Inning Pitched (WHIP)
1. This is a pitching statistic in baseball that measures the total amount of baserunners a pitcher allows on-base per inning.
A pitcher’s WHIP statistic shows their tendency for allowing runners to reach base, therefore a pitcher strives for a lower WHIP statistic.
WHIP is determined by adding the amount of walks and hits a pitcher has allowed, and then dividing it by the number of innings pitched.
Examples Of How Walks Plus Hits Per Inning Pitched (WHIP) Is Used In Commentary
1. Clayton Kershaw has one of the lowest career WHIP in the history of Major League Baseball. As of July 2017, Kershaw’s WHIP stands at 0.9977, meaning he rarely allows a baserunner to reach base in an inning.
Sports The Term Is Used
1. Baseball
Abbreviated As:
1. WHIP