WHIP · Walks plus hits per inning pitched
What is WHIP in softball?
WHIP measures how many baserunners a pitcher allows per inning: walks plus hits divided by innings pitched.
How to calculate WHIP
WHIP = (BB + H) ÷ IP
A pitcher who allows 20 hits and 8 walks in 28 innings has a WHIP of 1.00.
What's a good WHIP?
In pro softball, around 1.20 is solid, 1.00 is very good, and under 0.90 is elite.
Good to know
- Lower is better — fewer baserunners means fewer chances to score.
- WHIP doesn't count hit batters or runners who reach on errors.