WHIP Calculator

Calculate WHIP (Walks + Hits per Innings Pitched) for baseball pitchers instantly. Enter walks, hits, and innings to get WHIP with performance ratings. Pure client-side.

About WHIP Calculator

WHIP (Walks + Hits per Innings Pitched) is a key baseball statistic that measures how many baserunners a pitcher allows per inning. It is considered one of the best indicators of pitcher effectiveness. The formula is: WHIP = (Walks + Hits) / Innings Pitched. A lower WHIP means fewer baserunners and generally better pitching performance. At the MLB level, a WHIP below 1.00 is elite, 1.00-1.20 is excellent, 1.20-1.30 is good, and above 1.50 is considered poor. This calculator also handles partial innings by recording additional outs. All calculations happen in your browser — no data is sent to any server.

Features

How to Use

  1. Enter the total number of walks allowed in the Walks field.
  2. Enter the total number of hits allowed in the Hits field.
  3. Enter the number of full innings pitched in the Innings Pitched field.
  4. If you pitched a partial inning, enter the additional outs (0, 1, or 2).

Common Use Cases

Frequently Asked Questions

How is WHIP calculated?

WHIP is calculated as (Walks + Hits) / Innings Pitched. For example, if a pitcher allows 2 walks and 5 hits in 7 innings, their WHIP is (2 + 5) / 7 = 1.00.

What is a good WHIP?

In Major League Baseball, a WHIP below 1.00 is elite, 1.00-1.20 is excellent, 1.20-1.30 is good, 1.30-1.40 is average, and above 1.50 is considered poor.

Why is WHIP important?

WHIP measures how many baserunners a pitcher allows per inning. Since preventing baserunners directly reduces scoring opportunities, WHIP is one of the most reliable predictors of pitcher success.