1. What is WHIP in Fantasy Baseball?

WHIP (Walks plus Hits per Inning Pitched) is a key statistic in fantasy baseball that measures a pitcher's ability to prevent baserunners. It's calculated by adding walks and hits allowed, then dividing by innings pitched.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the WHIP formula:

Where:

• Walks — Number of bases on balls allowed
• Hits — Number of hits allowed
• Innings Pitched — Total innings pitched (can include fractions like 6.2)

Explanation: Lower WHIP values indicate better performance, as they show the pitcher allows fewer baserunners per inning.

3. Importance of WHIP

Details: WHIP is a crucial fantasy baseball metric because it directly correlates with a pitcher's ability to prevent runs. Most fantasy leagues include WHIP as a scoring category.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter total walks, hits allowed, and innings pitched. Innings can include fractions (e.g., 6.2 for 6 innings and 2 outs).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is a good WHIP value?
A: Below 1.00 is excellent, 1.00-1.20 is good, 1.20-1.30 is average, and above 1.30 is poor for most leagues.

Q2: How is WHIP different from ERA?
A: WHIP measures baserunners allowed regardless of scoring, while ERA measures runs allowed. WHIP is often a better predictor of future performance.

Q3: Should I use season-long or recent WHIP?
A: For fantasy decisions, consider both. Season-long shows consistency, while recent WHIP (last 30 days) shows current form.

Q4: Does WHIP account for home runs?
A: Yes, home runs count as hits in the WHIP calculation.

Q5: How important is WHIP in fantasy drafts?
A: Very important. WHIP is one of the "ratio" categories that can't be easily improved during the season, making elite WHIP pitchers valuable.