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607ed979b33ff6f1d426f4de11d76f0e_normal @MikeAndMike

Help Liam and Stats settle an argument: Does the average fan know what WHIP is?

1:13PM Mon, May 17 2010

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Pinkfootball_normal @SportsInSparkle

nope

1:14PM Mon, May 17 2010

Eagles_normal @szabinsky

walks + hits per inning pitched

1:14PM Mon, May 17 2010

Xfflkxe3s2f7pgm6geu4_normal @corcoran310

of course not. only fantasy baseball obsessives now this.

1:14PM Mon, May 17 2010

11264_504029564531_98000011_30065600_6527549_n_normal @iPopEditor

The average fan? No. The average Fantasy baseball fan? Probably.

1:14PM Mon, May 17 2010

Tebowbronco_normal @yanks4life

only because of fantasy baseball :)

1:14PM Mon, May 17 2010

L_2033153bb61d821bbcff4653b3078276_normal @paintismybitch

no

1:14PM Mon, May 17 2010

Dsc00078_normal @NWinTN

no, what is it?

1:14PM Mon, May 17 2010

3e00353dbe5038246fe1257dbb392822_normal @ZacherMediaPR

No.

1:15PM Mon, May 17 2010

Twitter_normal @tmac20043

I mean, I know what WHIP is, but I doubt like my girlfriend has a clue

1:15PM Mon, May 17 2010

69e37c146a3730120e38437599104198_normal @justinruff

no

1:15PM Mon, May 17 2010

Am0m3kgz_normal @RevBrantD

ya its the stuff u put on pie

1:15PM Mon, May 17 2010

117356709-739e0587dbf78ec9ed16ce981647d27e @mwyche2

Walk, Hits, Innings Pitched? I would say no, but they could figure it out.

1:15PM Mon, May 17 2010

Michigan_normal @Leartheman

Walks + Hits per Inning Pitched...Call me the Winner!

1:15PM Mon, May 17 2010

Team_android_normal @dklimah

no way. Most don't know how to figure out the ERA!

1:15PM Mon, May 17 2010

Fb_pic_normal @flirtn4fun

The political term or the S&M tool?

1:15PM Mon, May 17 2010

N33801688_33367375_6971_normal @ldpsci

not a chance, they might know that lower is better, but they probably don't know why.

1:15PM Mon, May 17 2010

Image_normal @pomajp

define avg fan. If u include women in "average fan" i think the answer swings HUGE to the 'NO' side. If male only, I say yes

1:15PM Mon, May 17 2010

Amy___doug_normal @DougMelder

of course they do - most of them play fantasy bball and it's a key stat for pitchers.

1:15PM Mon, May 17 2010

Fenway_normal @Josephjuber

Fantasy baseball players know for sure!

1:15PM Mon, May 17 2010

Tommypost2012-1_normal @TLBKlaus

Walks and Hits divided by Innings Pitched

1:15PM Mon, May 17 2010

Jfk_s_pics_209_normal @jfkisgr8

Even if they just knew it applied to pitchers, they should be able to determine what it is based on the initials.

1:15PM Mon, May 17 2010

N12124740_33041779_6954_normal @adambouton

Definitely not. Fantasy baseball managers know, but if they flash that stat on the TV screen, most people won't have a clue.

1:15PM Mon, May 17 2010

932b463d4f6a9875e2b740a47264124e_normal @SlyderPilot

Avg fan? probably not. Above avg? most likely

1:15PM Mon, May 17 2010

Me_normal @kmbar

not at all

1:16PM Mon, May 17 2010

My_new_hat_2_normal @tlbeman

As in a political party?..No.

1:16PM Mon, May 17 2010

Image_normal @mattjones20

Probably not, walk/hits per innings pitched.

1:16PM Mon, May 17 2010

Profile_-_rockford_normal @pinkpicture

I don't.

1:16PM Mon, May 17 2010

Jc_normal @Stavro_j

WHIP... that would be a no... ____ _____ Innings Pitched?

1:16PM Mon, May 17 2010

Default_profile_6_normal @ryanriordan

I believe so, since even casual fans play fantasy baseball, and it is a category in most leagues.

1:16PM Mon, May 17 2010

338f2992-4813-450f-ad58-1d5b13cc0985_normal @schwincat05

I don't but do know it has to do something with pitchers

1:16PM Mon, May 17 2010

Eff0d877855375ffb38d20b9427d89a3_normal @AdamDrakeOnAir

no, the average fan doesn't know what a WHIP is.

1:16PM Mon, May 17 2010

Ls82pdbqdxb7bsin2fjj_normal @GrandOwl

I don't, but there are a lot of baseball stats I don't get.

1:16PM Mon, May 17 2010

Default_profile_2_normal @nmeixsell

No. I've been following baseball most of my life and just found it out in the last few years.

1:16PM Mon, May 17 2010

Taz140_normal @jjsorrenti

no.

1:16PM Mon, May 17 2010

Default_profile_4_normal @BrownsFan1978

Fantasy player yes, average fan no.

1:17PM Mon, May 17 2010

Q80j_normal @JesseBees

is this a fancy new name for WAGs?

1:17PM Mon, May 17 2010

Bearlogo_1024x768_normal @BOBBY53602

There comes a point in your life when you realize, Who matters, Who never did, Who won't anymore... and who

1:17PM Mon, May 17 2010

Madmen_icon_normal @golfguru55

No they dont know what WHIp is and they dont care.

1:17PM Mon, May 17 2010

15_normal @jason81durham

think it's what the Yankees are going to do to the red sox tonight

1:17PM Mon, May 17 2010

Abe_normal @tehdingo

Every time I find out what it means, I immediately forget afterwards. So probably no

1:17PM Mon, May 17 2010

3635a6a8482e3f2106a280cf21430f2b_normal @BenSmith_NBA

I don't even like baseball, but walks/hits per innings pitched?

1:17PM Mon, May 17 2010

Default_profile_4_normal @the_adept74

I don't know what WHIP is. I know its a baseball stat and that's about it.

1:17PM Mon, May 17 2010

Me_and_shlaly_normal @XxCoquixX

of course

1:17PM Mon, May 17 2010

N1167272907_30040216_1823_normal @ItsRiddler

most ppl know it's walks and hits per innings pitched since it's a huge fantasy baseball stat for pitching

1:17PM Mon, May 17 2010

Avatar_normal @mattschaefer16

no way not the average fan

1:17PM Mon, May 17 2010

284961_2195478375751_1510959056_32386551_2560839_n_normal @birdgirl33

Walks, plus hits per inning pitched?

1:17PM Mon, May 17 2010

Avi_normal @AvisCogitations

WHIP? yeah, by now.

1:17PM Mon, May 17 2010

Img00070_normal @SnoopaDon

the average fan does NOT know what whip is. Plz explain.

1:17PM Mon, May 17 2010

Imgp4138_normal @joshjryan

No.

1:17PM Mon, May 17 2010

Bearlogo_1024x768_normal @BOBBY53602

There comes a point in your life when you realize, Who matters, Who never did, Who won't anymore... and who always will.

1:17PM Mon, May 17 2010

Ant_bobble_head_normal @AntoniOHNO

I do... Walks and hits per innings pitched.... =]

1:17PM Mon, May 17 2010

Emilyfacebook_normal @EmilySluder

average fan? Nope. diehard? Probably.

1:17PM Mon, May 17 2010

Jsn_normal @JSnow7

what is that?

1:18PM Mon, May 17 2010

29a24ccf40bb700a37a29d51faaafced_normal @Lstanfield01

Yes. I had some last night on a piece of pecan pie.

1:18PM Mon, May 17 2010

Td8_normal @WhoDat_TeeDee

walk hits innings pitched, duhhhhh

1:18PM Mon, May 17 2010

3f213b223a10394a33ee90381968341e_normal @KiLLaCaG

the average fan does not kno what WHIP is. I'm a sports head and I just recently found out what it meant

1:18PM Mon, May 17 2010

James_boat_normal @shipwrecked_06

No way. The "average" fan has no clue what WHIP is.

1:18PM Mon, May 17 2010

393px-modibyjeannehebeturne_normal @littledirt

No...

1:18PM Mon, May 17 2010

504f81a5be74fd80c2a10972c4b9ee99_normal @jboss01

Walks and Hits per inning...but im a baseball nut so idk if this helps

1:18PM Mon, May 17 2010

Mastaglach820_normal @Matt_Gerlach

average overall, no. Baseball possibly.

1:18PM Mon, May 17 2010

Ni3t3aeb_normal @goblue4011

No way they understand what WHIP is. I watch all 162 of red sox games. I don't fully understand WHIP.

1:18PM Mon, May 17 2010

77bb96c39ad9e296f97f6e06ef23d0e8_normal @sportspainter

If they don't play fantasy - no way!

1:18PM Mon, May 17 2010

Cc_normal @CeeClark

Walks + Hits / Innings Pitched....Know what it is, and know that the lower the # the better.

1:18PM Mon, May 17 2010

_bdm6501_normal @Teemo23

you mean walks + hits divided by innings pitched? I doubt it.

1:19PM Mon, May 17 2010

Profile_picture_normal @pmcochr

I don't believe the average fan truly understands ERA let alone WHIP.

1:19PM Mon, May 17 2010

Me01b_normal @BigAl607

walks + hits / Innings Pitched

1:19PM Mon, May 17 2010

Twitterprofilephoto_normal_normal @PirateEric

more like, does the average fan *care* what WHIP is. Only relevant to people who play fantasy BB.

1:19PM Mon, May 17 2010

3973d8b23220dddb31bfac6ec4f56ac0_normal @ymmij2k

no only lame stat geeks no that crap

1:19PM Mon, May 17 2010

Mebw_normal @reyetr

the average MLB fan doesn't know how to keep score, the Fantasy Geeks / Older fans would know WHIP though

1:19PM Mon, May 17 2010

Default_profile_6_normal @dmoor10

nope, I played baseball the majority of my of life and I don't know.

1:19PM Mon, May 17 2010

Acc6617d7e95380e035f133ecc15d218_normal @doughboy0163

I think only fantasy baseball players know what WHIP is...

1:19PM Mon, May 17 2010

Matt_normal @GISBREWMASTER

- I think the average fan who plays roto/fanatasy baseball does!

1:19PM Mon, May 17 2010

Image_normal @darrenmanning

I think I am an above average fan and I don't know what WHIP is,

1:19PM Mon, May 17 2010

D470944f1dee93a033aeb95847ef73e3_normal @tonysykora

I knew it was a baseball stat, but did not know what it was until I googled it.

1:19PM Mon, May 17 2010

46b8f44f-6aad-45f1-8f46-25a19c8cbbcf_normal @NickyWhatThatIs

No. The only reason I know is because I watched That 30 for 30 on how fantasy baseball started

1:20PM Mon, May 17 2010

Default_profile_5_normal @twan1982

I didn't know until I started playing fantasy baseball four years ago so I would say the average fan doesnt

1:20PM Mon, May 17 2010

82l2ypp0_normal @Nomad40

No, the avg fan doesn't know many of the stats used in baseball.

1:20PM Mon, May 17 2010

Headshot_normal @thepctick

isn't it spelled out in the name? Walks and Hits per Innings Pitched = (walks+hits)/innings pitched.

1:20PM Mon, May 17 2010

F5c7eb321cbf964f22475c4972c9523e_normal @Miz06

walks + hits per inning pitched

1:20PM Mon, May 17 2010

Agyoda_normal @aggieyoda

Sadly, know what WHIP is, most do not.

1:20PM Mon, May 17 2010

Showyaluv_normal @michaelweil

The average fan under 40 definitely does.

1:20PM Mon, May 17 2010

Image17_normal @legs40

Walks and hits per inning pitched

1:20PM Mon, May 17 2010

Topoftherock_normal @katherinejulia

Yes, since every average fan I know has a Fantasy Baseball team.

1:21PM Mon, May 17 2010

Rachiev_normal @BradyLady10

no way an average fan knows that..but a fantasy player will!!

1:21PM Mon, May 17 2010

Arandall3_normal @ARandall3

No. I never tracked WHIP until I started playing fantasy baseball and got emersed in stats!

1:21PM Mon, May 17 2010

Twitpicecu_normal @YesIamAPirate

avg fan doesnt know what WHIP stands for.i would say the avg fantasy baseball player does tho

1:21PM Mon, May 17 2010

Photo_on_2011-10-01_at_23 @SherelleLattany

haha NOPE! what the hell is that??

1:21PM Mon, May 17 2010

1339420540647_normal @SUFCBlade

Walks and hits per inning pitched?

1:21PM Mon, May 17 2010

74670e42fb3ab230f59de98a7ea3a93e_normal @jenk264

Walks/hits per inning pitched.

1:21PM Mon, May 17 2010

The_blushing_bride_for_ms_normal @JesGraham

Walks, plus hits, per innings pitched. So yes, this average fan does!

1:22PM Mon, May 17 2010

Ruins_normal @TilaDunkaroos

If they're really a fan, yes.

1:22PM Mon, May 17 2010

3382162051_4c37891628_s_normal @Jeff_Chernoff

No they do not know what WHIP is

1:22PM Mon, May 17 2010

Yxano9s8dj6phs3j4hsr_normal @LevNaginsky

it's ((walks+hits)/innings pitched) but no the avg fan has no clue lol.

1:22PM Mon, May 17 2010

Chaz-twitter2_normal @chazd33

nope

1:22PM Mon, May 17 2010

Me_normal @CASimonetta

NO!! Not even close. Stat only in existence for how many years? 2-4?

1:22PM Mon, May 17 2010

Nascardad32_normal @nascardad32

No not unless u mean a guy is whiped by a girl

1:22PM Mon, May 17 2010

My_favorite_picture_normal @Cptrich22

I don't. And I follow my team daily. I know it's a pitching stat.

1:22PM Mon, May 17 2010

Default_profile_0_normal @THEARK85

: 100% NO

1:22PM Mon, May 17 2010

64bd276afbbcd7aade5e3bd19fdf8d36_normal @alexbmusic

of course! Walks + Hits per inning pitched

1:22PM Mon, May 17 2010

Default_profile_2_normal @gr8ythegr8

they've heard of WHIP, but have no idea what it is or how to figure it

1:23PM Mon, May 17 2010

Orlando-magic_normal @Andrewistheking

yeah im 14 and in school and I know what it means.

1:23PM Mon, May 17 2010

Profile_image_1273151410350_normal @KINGREGGIEB

no

1:23PM Mon, May 17 2010

Rocky_ridge_5-3_normal @Krindog

no the average fan doesn't know what WHIP or even cares for that matter.

1:24PM Mon, May 17 2010

0362319a9ebaed76a9d0ecbd57ed7f09_normal @LRuiz2017

walks+hits per innings pitched

1:24PM Mon, May 17 2010

Ks_twitter_normal @KSFootball

not a chance

1:24PM Mon, May 17 2010

Norm_normal @dsimone985

no chance avg fan knows that, I'm more than avg fan and I have no clue

1:25PM Mon, May 17 2010

Avatar1_normal @ddoyle76

Absolutely not! I consider myself an above-average fan, and I have no clue.

1:25PM Mon, May 17 2010

Image_normal @LukesFather

ps I would consider myself an average fan.

1:25PM Mon, May 17 2010

Image_normal @LukesFather

Walks+Hits+HBP per inning pitched. Its a measure of how many total baserunners a pitcher allows per inning.

1:25PM Mon, May 17 2010

Default_profile_0_normal @Stew313

no

1:26PM Mon, May 17 2010

Glynnk305_normal @Glynnk305

no the average fan doesn't

1:26PM Mon, May 17 2010

Default_profile_3_normal @DE_4

no idea

1:26PM Mon, May 17 2010

New_image_normal @buckeyedaniel

no... nor do they care (know what WHIP is)

1:26PM Mon, May 17 2010

Default_profile_2_normal @rgwooda

walk hits per inning

1:26PM Mon, May 17 2010

094f07e9b070c1f0d0866ab054bac43d_normal @MacOnSports

how do you say it nicely? #notachanceinhell

1:27PM Mon, May 17 2010

Profile_image_1273494186481_normal @NWHouston

I dont think the average fan has any clue at all.

1:27PM Mon, May 17 2010

Thebaronoffunk_normal @TheBaronOfFunk

if by fan you mean someone who regularly watches then yes they know. If u mean someone who has a team but doesn't tune in no

1:27PM Mon, May 17 2010

308829675b68587f14f519314a2a33cd_normal @RazorbackBH

counter ??: does media have a definition for avg/casual fan? Any1 who plays fantasy or has played strat-o-matic etc knows

1:27PM Mon, May 17 2010

Headshot2_normal @jasonmkates

No. The average fan is still warming to "newer" stats. Only fantasy owners are familiar with WHIP.

1:28PM Mon, May 17 2010

Image_normal @LukesFather

Walks+Hits+HBP per inning pitched.

1:28PM Mon, May 17 2010

Tt0bexn2mjs8x3k1fxjo_normal @GeorgeCannette

Walks plus Hits per Innings Pitched..... The average fan will not know what WHIP is.

1:29PM Mon, May 17 2010

Profile1_normal @arkansasbirder

I don't know!

1:30PM Mon, May 17 2010

0831091240_normal @StevenCollard

WHIP-walks and hits given up per innings pitched

1:30PM Mon, May 17 2010

Default_profile_3_normal @eddetullio

of course! Women Have Interesting Personalities. Who Hates Irish Porn? Water Has Insipid Properties.

1:31PM Mon, May 17 2010

Dmcf_normal @julez2321

average? no....slightly diehard like me, yes but I don't pay attention...diehard one of their top stats to look at

1:31PM Mon, May 17 2010

Sf4_normal @sneakerformulas

No, the avg fan doesn't.

1:31PM Mon, May 17 2010

B868ece8950e1e431ac0d440b331ea11_normal @Toxickdawg

you spelled wrong. It's WHiP. :-) anyway, the average fantasy player - yes, a regular fan - no. Should be a major stat

1:31PM Mon, May 17 2010

Lbg_normal @LiteBriteGirl

Definitely not...

1:31PM Mon, May 17 2010

Default_profile_6_normal @dimer1159

no way.

1:31PM Mon, May 17 2010

Sketch_normal @KLSeering

no, tell me, what is whip??

1:31PM Mon, May 17 2010

010_normal @trademark99

No way. Most wouldn't even know what sport. There are casual baseball fans that don't have a clue what WHIP is.

1:31PM Mon, May 17 2010

Erik_182_cockpit_closeup_normal @erikkibler

yes about WHIP...but had to look it up 2 yrs ago on Wiki.

1:32PM Mon, May 17 2010

091a20a82b226d45868ab8409a3ab6bb_normal @quincytravis

walks+hits/inn. pitched! But I'm not your average fan!

1:32PM Mon, May 17 2010

Img00006_normal @iBdaReaLCEO

no they don't kno what It is

1:32PM Mon, May 17 2010

Image1326933353_normal @brandonweir

define average fan? does the average fan even play fantasy baseball?

1:32PM Mon, May 17 2010

Phillies_normal @shimonmds

No.

1:33PM Mon, May 17 2010

Twit_normal @fergster75

walks and hits per inning pitched. POTROAST!

1:33PM Mon, May 17 2010

Eric_normal @Pettyson2

I thought it was "which hitter is pissed", but I guess I'm wrong. :) Actually though, no I didn't know that one.

1:33PM Mon, May 17 2010

F9bccefc-731c-4e8f-8128-d198aebe0d6b_normal @CoryBlocker

Cool Whip or Miracle Whip?

1:35PM Mon, May 17 2010

Default_profile_6_normal @NcCanuck002

Nope and i don't care............

1:35PM Mon, May 17 2010

Mia___daddy_normal @mrcottymo

Hell no! I'm a big baseball fan and that's the on stat I don't know what it means. Its probably worthless!

1:36PM Mon, May 17 2010

187134545_normal @gotkevin

Avg fantasy baseball fan yes.

1:36PM Mon, May 17 2010

0c887d59caf09a6331dadfe5cead5a1c_normal @iman_heat

walks+hits/innings pitched. But I'm an exceptional fan!

1:37PM Mon, May 17 2010

5nx5qu4heqw5uy5qjhdc_normal @waitingonawar

absolutely. Walks/Hits per Innings Pitched

1:38PM Mon, May 17 2010

Image_normal @dawg05

no way the abg fan knows that!!!

1:38PM Mon, May 17 2010

Image_normal @dawg05

no way the avg fan knows that!!!

1:38PM Mon, May 17 2010

Cocoincar_normal @ecoplnd

No. What does it mean. I've heard it and forgot.

1:39PM Mon, May 17 2010

Keef_normal @nkeefer7

a persons car?

1:39PM Mon, May 17 2010

Brian_202_jpg_normal @BDoran

yes, the avg fan knows WHIP. They are light-years behind OPS.

1:39PM Mon, May 17 2010

Img023_normal @naturalJay

nope

1:39PM Mon, May 17 2010

93eae7ad15477b14259ff324887a1949_normal @buddy5582

No way the avg fan knows.

1:40PM Mon, May 17 2010

Default_profile_3_normal @lsurules08

nope

1:40PM Mon, May 17 2010

Photobillsnyderhelm_signc_normal @Turnksu

most average fans don't have clue on WHIP. Most fans don't know how to calculate ERA

1:41PM Mon, May 17 2010

9930d051600fe1316dd4ed6c73704efb_normal @billrr

No!

1:41PM Mon, May 17 2010

099ae0d490a66192d41e42b621a81915_normal @alifeinwords

Define "average fan."

1:43PM Mon, May 17 2010

Default_profile_4_normal @millagoo

-walks and hits per inning pitched

1:45PM Mon, May 17 2010

Default_profile_6_normal @landisjer

No!

1:45PM Mon, May 17 2010

6720bd0311146225b942c2ccb99388f0_normal @ATG721

nope

1:45PM Mon, May 17 2010

Image_normal @Southpawd1213

Whip? What they do in the bedroom is none of our business.

1:45PM Mon, May 17 2010

Josh_normal @JoshSmith1990

no the average fan does not but a real fan does

1:45PM Mon, May 17 2010

Img00005-20090626-2310_normal @Patrick_Reed_

NO IDEA?!

1:46PM Mon, May 17 2010

Twitter_pic_normal @KrisShifler

WHIP = Walks + Hits per Inning Pitched.

1:46PM Mon, May 17 2010

Whiteford_normal @JElli77

Asked 10 people in my office, 1 knew. RT : Help Liam and Stats settle an argument: Does the average fan know what WHIP is?

1:46PM Mon, May 17 2010

Rob_simpson_normal @Kess21

No. Avg fan won't know what WHIP is. Only if they play fantasy b-ball.

1:47PM Mon, May 17 2010

Twit_normal @JNM86WVU

Really determines on what you consider an avg. fan.. But I'm going to say no..

1:50PM Mon, May 17 2010

Avatar_normal @Dark_Intruder

Walks and Hits per Inning pitched

1:50PM Mon, May 17 2010

Untitled_normal @ShaunOllerdesse

I'm sure the average fan doesn't know what it stands for!

1:51PM Mon, May 17 2010

Default_profile_5_normal @kellylathrop

Yes

1:51PM Mon, May 17 2010

Zach_normal @Zachmvp103

- average fan no way, fantasy sports fans you bet your ass

1:52PM Mon, May 17 2010

Image_normal @PastorSwish

WHIP=Walks+Hits per inning pitched; and, no, the average fan doesn't know or care about it.

1:52PM Mon, May 17 2010

Image_normal @Mr_Stadick

WHIP is the best baseball stat no one knows...vital if you have ever played fantasy

1:53PM Mon, May 17 2010

Default_profile_2_normal @Stamp32

nope

1:54PM Mon, May 17 2010

My_face_pic_normal @matt4training

Sadly, I have no idea what WHIP is.

1:55PM Mon, May 17 2010

Csc_0040_normal @BricenWeeks

I would bet that they do Not have any clue. My money is safe

1:57PM Mon, May 17 2010

Twitterprofilephoto_normal @oneillbt

I get learned every once in a while about WHIP but it never sticks...

1:57PM Mon, May 17 2010

Usasoccer_normal @ericcwolfe

No! I've loved baseball for over 20 years and I don't know exactly what it is. It's even a category in my fantasy league.

1:57PM Mon, May 17 2010

Mark_face_normal @shoestwotwo

no

1:57PM Mon, May 17 2010

Dsc_0234_cropped_normal @JoeFioreJr_LC

Walks and Hits/Innings Pitched.

1:58PM Mon, May 17 2010

Image_normal @thehardening

yes we know what whip is

1:58PM Mon, May 17 2010

Aee62da09da9e7c6f28106d431492f02_normal @joeyvegas911

no they don't

2:00PM Mon, May 17 2010

7bbdfbe8-412e-476d-927a-873210fdd075_normal @Denzyl

i do.

2:00PM Mon, May 17 2010

Montgomerybiscuits04c_normal @josefsvejk

The average fan doesn't know what WHIP is, but should.

2:01PM Mon, May 17 2010

Fab4b038c082107ddf6a1c9ad685404e_normal @kuelthador

i dont know for sure, but based on the abbreviation, I've always assumed it meant: 'Walks/Hits per Inning Pitched.'

2:01PM Mon, May 17 2010

Ballinnnn_normal @dec3ption

nope

2:02PM Mon, May 17 2010

Amadablam4b_normal @sageyoung

Pitcher's stat; walks and hits per inning

2:02PM Mon, May 17 2010

Jeff_mothers_day_2010_normal @jziolk

absolutely.

2:03PM Mon, May 17 2010

Jhf3rvmev645fmjuqoxh_normal @GRNKNOX

no way the average fan knows what WHIP measures. http://myloc.me/7afhp

2:03PM Mon, May 17 2010

Img_0128_normal @amarquette

no probably not...

2:04PM Mon, May 17 2010

Dscn01003_normal @spider247

walks + hits / innings pitched... Hope they do...

2:06PM Mon, May 17 2010

Twitter_normal @AthleteWannabe

No. The average fan definitely does not know what WHIP means.

2:06PM Mon, May 17 2010

300_normal @AccountingGuy

No

2:06PM Mon, May 17 2010

36aaf494b1b168baa411e751cc044964_normal @nosidam

Not a clue

2:08PM Mon, May 17 2010

Rc_normal @RocketCoindextR

the average fan has probably heard the term WHIP, but I seriously doubt most know what it means...

2:09PM Mon, May 17 2010

Default_profile_6_normal @Triple_E_88

walks, hits per inning pitched. how its determined and how to compare, more trouble

2:09PM Mon, May 17 2010

Default_profile_5_normal @jmansour11

walks and hits per inning pitched. And I don't watch much baseball anymore

2:11PM Mon, May 17 2010

Fsv9wqt7_normal @ManningMT

walks and hits per inning pitched

2:11PM Mon, May 17 2010

Logo2_800_normal @boredatfenimore

Nope

2:11PM Mon, May 17 2010

Tweet_pic_normal @Imoimomw

nope

2:12PM Mon, May 17 2010

C0114172f85187eef511ebd2198461a0_normal @Matbimonte

maybe if they play fantasy baseball

2:12PM Mon, May 17 2010

Lod_pic_normal @Darby12

.. No, I was out watching a game one night with a ffew friends and they showed the stat and I had to explain it to them.

2:12PM Mon, May 17 2010

Dcvaz6on_normal @DForbis21

yes!

2:15PM Mon, May 17 2010

Sa7tx2gz_normal @mosarsour

...isn't it walks and hits per inning pitched? THANK YOU FANTASY BASEBALL!!

2:15PM Mon, May 17 2010

Default_profile_2_normal @hendu78

I am going to say no way! walks/hits per innings pitched?

2:17PM Mon, May 17 2010

Juc8hk05_normal @irishmike1972

no!! No non fantasy baseball geek knows what WHIP means

2:17PM Mon, May 17 2010

Image_normal @TLCbias_Brian

Walks + hits / IP. Basically base runners per inning without errors.

2:19PM Mon, May 17 2010

Scrp_0802w_01_z_daytona_150_duel_coverage_dale_earnhardt_jr_normal @yenseraj

no!!

2:21PM Mon, May 17 2010

Summer_2006_046_normal @Dnichols22

no didn't know myself until I started fantasy baseball.

2:24PM Mon, May 17 2010

Default_profile_6_normal @RiChD62604

No. Most the time I have to look it up because I always forget and so do most my Freinds who are Baseball Fans.

2:25PM Mon, May 17 2010

Neon_hamlin_glow_normal @foot83ac

no. but i do.

2:27PM Mon, May 17 2010

Twitterprofilephoto_normal @rpinal

WHIP - what you beat a horse with? ;)

2:28PM Mon, May 17 2010

Default_profile_5_normal @heitschj

no clue what it means.

2:28PM Mon, May 17 2010

Me_normal @Keggerodb

No the average fan does not know what WHIP stands for.

2:28PM Mon, May 17 2010

Me-09-08-09_normal @kraig25

Average fan probably thinks of DEVO when you mention WHIP.

2:29PM Mon, May 17 2010

27dd4543b173708a43eae54e6ee81102_normal @ewayne2010

walks to hits per inning pitched?

2:30PM Mon, May 17 2010

Me_normal @edwvu76

most probably don't know what it is, most people only know it cause of fantasy purposes

2:31PM Mon, May 17 2010

Vail_2_edited_normal @rblethen44

no

2:32PM Mon, May 17 2010

Profile_normal @happyhourboy

The what?

2:35PM Mon, May 17 2010

Aliveiii_normal @Guinness13

No, but it is a very useful stat, especially if you are into fantasy baseball

2:36PM Mon, May 17 2010

Profile_image_1294041964562_normal @Artk34

no they don't.

2:36PM Mon, May 17 2010

John1-5_normal @johncthayer

not unless they play fantasy baseball

2:51PM Mon, May 17 2010

Tillmanphoto_normal @nmcmahill

no the average fan doesn't know

2:52PM Mon, May 17 2010

Twitterpic_normal @Herb1906

no!

2:53PM Mon, May 17 2010

P1010762-2_normal @MarkGlendenning

no they don't. I don't.

3:01PM Mon, May 17 2010

Profile_normal @ClevelandJeff

WHIP - me: only fantasy players know that stat. My other friends have no clue

3:02PM Mon, May 17 2010

Look_normal @jeepguy6174

NO !BUT AVID FANS DO!!

3:03PM Mon, May 17 2010

Twitterprofilephoto_normal @denniswalter

walks and hits per inning pitched. I only know because I played through high school & American legion. Avg fan doesn't know

3:04PM Mon, May 17 2010

Bjw_5d20091002_0135_normal @sp8nn

too easy! Walks + hits per innings pitched. Bring on jayson stark in the morning! :)

3:13PM Mon, May 17 2010

Img_0031_-1_normal @joshsmart

walks hits innings pitched

3:16PM Mon, May 17 2010

42a5d5b6254dd0ec9308d39d9ec86d0f_normal @mikechampagne

Not A clue.

3:37PM Mon, May 17 2010

Renragd_normal @Renragd

no only fantasy nerds.

3:38PM Mon, May 17 2010

Uwwws862_normal @BCizz

i like to think i'm more than an average fan, and i dont fully understand whip.

3:40PM Mon, May 17 2010

Default_profile_3_normal @leemane27

with hitters in scoring position?

3:41PM Mon, May 17 2010

Image_normal @alavallee10

average fan know whip? Maybe. But the does the above average fan know how to calculate it?

3:48PM Mon, May 17 2010

Twitlogo_normal @SplitElement

No way does the average fan know what WHIP is. I've had to explain it many times.

4:01PM Mon, May 17 2010

Us2_normal @pkrdad

no its mostly for the fantasy geeks

4:09PM Mon, May 17 2010

N1412280876_4835_normal @Without2Remorse

Yes. Walks and Hits per IP.

4:12PM Mon, May 17 2010

Divorce_normal @dolorok

It all depends on what you're a fan of...

4:15PM Mon, May 17 2010

Aidansfightshirt_normal @smcfalls

nope http://myloc.me/7aizw

4:23PM Mon, May 17 2010

Aidansfightshirt_normal @smcfalls

no... What DOES it mean?.. http://myloc.me/7aiB3

4:23PM Mon, May 17 2010

Image_normal @HogFan_WooPig

no and most don't care. Is ERA and wins not enough? Who cares how many walks and hits get scattered with no one on base.

4:23PM Mon, May 17 2010

Images_normal @wilbs1

No chance!

4:38PM Mon, May 17 2010

Default_profile_2_normal @FINNLYFAIN

no

4:38PM Mon, May 17 2010

Madmen_icon_normal @costumeKasey

Walks+Hits / inning pitched

4:45PM Mon, May 17 2010

Default_profile_2_normal @bsewen

Walks + Hits per Innings Pitched.

4:50PM Mon, May 17 2010

Image_normal @scottruns

nope

4:51PM Mon, May 17 2010

911-beams_normal @j4hawg

No way avg fan understands WHIP, only knows it exists because of fantasy ball

5:00PM Mon, May 17 2010

Image_normal @dfresh285

whip is walks and hits over innings pitched

5:09PM Mon, May 17 2010

Default_profile_5_normal @Hope_Oria

No clue ?

5:17PM Mon, May 17 2010

Ndonal2_normal @Ndonal2

Average fan? Probably not but it's Walks, Hits per Inning a Pitcher gives up.

5:24PM Mon, May 17 2010

Default_profile_2_normal @c_arnold77

Wins/hits/innings pitched

5:46PM Mon, May 17 2010

Image_normal @Donneyp

a song by bevo?

6:05PM Mon, May 17 2010

Default_profile_3_normal @cray8211

The average number of walks and hits per inning pitched

6:08PM Mon, May 17 2010

2010-06-02_17 @bandit2280

Wins Hits Innings pitched.. thanks to 2K sports and MLB 2009 I know that stat... what's up with "sabermetrics?"

6:14PM Mon, May 17 2010

J0428566_normal @birdy154

Well, I don't kno what WHIP means: "Walloped Hitters per Innings Pitched??"

6:25PM Mon, May 17 2010

N33801688_33367375_6971_normal @ldpsci

amen to that, WHIP is key. Speaking of fantasy...less than a month before the Football board opens ;)

6:42PM Mon, May 17 2010

58be1cd58244d25581fe955becbc34e8_normal @bulldawg3155

definitely won't know what WHIP stands for. I knew at one time but forgot.

7:12PM Mon, May 17 2010

Default_profile_3_normal @theoriginalPC

i'm an average fan, and I have no idea what WHIP is.

7:43PM Mon, May 17 2010

Default_profile_5_normal @Cassman_025

What is whip??

8:26PM Mon, May 17 2010

Image_normal @ufta

- absolutely! It's what I don't get on my starbucks in the morning!

8:43PM Mon, May 17 2010

Default_profile_0_normal @tbone1106

I don't know what whip is.

9:03PM Mon, May 17 2010

Default_profile_1_normal @puzzles7thchild

: No, the average fan does not know what WHIP means. I had to look it up. Walk + Hits inning pitched.

12:34AM Tue, May 18 2010

2fatties_normal @davephelps

does your definition of average fan include Fantasy Baseball Team Owners? If yes, then yes.

6:06AM Tue, May 18 2010

E3101bb4f7d8948f2da049204f662fd8_normal @LauraRyanSays

The avg fan knows what WHIP is BUT they the avg fan doesn't know how to interpret it-i.e a 1.50 WHIP is fine for a K-pitcher

8:10AM Tue, May 18 2010

Default_profile_6_normal @j_gallagher

The only fans who know WHIP are those who are or have played fantasy baseball.

11:47AM Tue, May 18 2010

Madmen_icon_normal @kevinmfaulkner

Better question is how do you define the average fan.

1:47PM Tue, May 18 2010

2647_1048661299160_1304520734_30114510_1570385_n_normal @ValorChaps

yes they do but don't know what OPS is

9:14AM Thu, May 20 2010

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