WHIP Calculator
WHIP — walks plus hits per inning pitched — the quickest read on how many runners a pitcher lets on base.
Add the walks and hits allowed and divide by innings pitched, reading .
How the whip calculator works
Add the walks and hits allowed and divide by innings pitched, reading .1 and .2 innings as one and two outs. Hit batters and errors are not counted. Around 1.30 is average in the majors; under 1.10 is elite.
Formula: WHIP = (walks + hits) ÷ innings pitched
Worked examples
| Inputs | WHIP | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 20 walks, 65 hits, 72.2 innings | 1.17 | 1.170 |
| Elite: 30 walks, 120 hits, 200 innings | 0.75 | 0.750 |
| A rough outing: 4 walks, 8 hits, 3.1 innings | 3.6 | 3.600 |
FAQFrequently asked questions
What is a good WHIP?
About 1.30 is league average; under 1.10 is elite, and the very best seasons dip below 1.00. Over 1.50 means a baserunner and a half every inning.
Does WHIP include hit batters?
No. WHIP is walks plus hits only — hit-by-pitch, errors and fielder’s choices are excluded, which is why some analysts prefer on-base percentage against.
How do WHIP and ERA relate?
WHIP measures how many runners a pitcher allows; ERA measures how many score. A low WHIP with a high ERA usually means bad luck with sequencing or home runs, and tends to correct over a season.
Are intentional walks counted?
Yes — an intentional walk is a base on balls and counts in WHIP, one of the statistic’s quirks.
Where these figures come from
- World Handicap System — Rules of Handicapping — the score differential and handicap index formula
- International Cricket Council — Playing Conditions — over structure and run-rate definitions
- Major League Baseball — Official Rules — the published definitions for baseball statistics
Last checked: September 2026. Formulas follow the governing bodies where one publishes them — the World Handicap System for golf, the ICC playing conditions for cricket run rates.