Baseball Stats CalculatorWHIP Calculator
Enter walks, hits allowed and innings pitched. Type 5.1 for 5 1/3 innings and 5.2 for 5 2/3.
Use .1 for one out and .2 for two outs.
WHIP
- Exact
- Base runners per 9
By the Baseball Stats Calculator team · Formulas checked against Official Baseball Rules 9.21 · Last updated October 21, 2026 · How we check our math
How do you calculate WHIP?
Add the walks and hits a pitcher allowed. Divide that sum by innings pitched. Count each out as one third of an inning. For example, 40 walks plus 150 hits in 180 innings is 190 ÷ 180 = 1.06. A lower WHIP means fewer runners on base.
WHIP = (Walks + Hits) ÷ Innings pitched
This matches the MLB.com WHIP entry. The glossary says writer Daniel Okrent coined the term in 1979.
Worked example with thirds
A reliever allows 1 walk and 2 hits in 1.2 innings. That is 5 outs, or 1.667 innings. WHIP is 3 ÷ 1.667 = 1.80. If you divide by 1.2 as a decimal, you get 2.50, which is wrong.
What is a good WHIP?
Lower is better. The MLB league WHIP was 1.289 in 2025, 1.270 in 2024 and 1.315 in 2023, per Baseball-Reference. A WHIP under about 1.27 was better than the league in each of those years. Youth and high school numbers vary by league.
| Season | League WHIP |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.289 |
| 2024 | 1.270 |
| 2023 | 1.315 |
Source: Baseball-Reference pitching averages.
WHIP and ERA together
WHIP tracks runners. ERA tracks runs. A pitcher with a low WHIP and a high ERA may be giving up big hits, or may have had bad luck with runners scoring. Check both with the ERA calculator.
Frequently asked questions
Does hit by pitch count in WHIP?
No. WHIP counts only walks and hits. The MLB.com glossary notes that hit batters, errors and fielder's choice do not count against WHIP.
Do intentional walks count in WHIP?
Yes. An intentional walk is still a walk, so it goes in the walks total.
Does WHIP change for 7 inning games?
No. WHIP is per inning, not per game, so game length does not change it. That makes it easy to compare across levels.
How many decimals does WHIP use?
MLB.com shows WHIP to two places, such as 1.06. Baseball-Reference shows three. This page shows two and the exact value.