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WHIP Calculator

Enter walks, hits and innings pitched to get WHIP — how many baserunners a pitcher allows per inning.

Formula: WHIP = (Walks + Hits) ÷ Innings Pitched

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How WHIP is calculated

WHIP = (walks + hits allowed) ÷ innings pitched. It measures how many baserunners a pitcher puts on per inning — the fewer, the better. Unlike ERA it ignores how those runners scored, so it isolates a pitcher's ability to keep the bases clear.

Enter innings in baseball notation — 5.1 = 5⅓, 5.2 = 5⅔ — and this calculator converts it. WHIP pairs naturally with ERA: ERA tells you runs allowed, WHIP tells you traffic on the bases.

What's a good WHIP?

In MLB, a WHIP around 1.00 is excellent and 1.30 is roughly average. For youth pitchers the exact number matters less than watching it fall over a season as command improves.

Frequently asked questions

How do you calculate WHIP?

Add walks and hits allowed, then divide by innings pitched. Example: 2 walks and 5 hits in 6 innings = (2 + 5) ÷ 6 = 1.17.

Does WHIP include hit-by-pitch or errors?

No. Standard WHIP counts only walks and hits allowed. Hit-by-pitch and batters who reach on errors are not included.

What is a good WHIP?

Around 1.00 is excellent and 1.30 is roughly average at the MLB level. For youth pitchers, track the downward trend across a season rather than a fixed target.