In the intricate world of baseball statistics, WHIP stands out as a crucial metric for evaluating a pitcher’s performance.
WHIP, or walks plus hits per innings pitched, provides a clear snapshot of a pitcher’s effectiveness by measuring how many base runners they allow per inning.
A lower WHIP generally indicates a more dominant pitcher, making this statistic a key factor for teams and analysts alike.
For context, a WHIP below 1.10 is considered exceptional, with legends like Jacob DeGrom and Mariano Rivera boasting career WHIPs around the 1.00 mark.
The average Major League Baseball pitcher hovers around a WHIP of 1.