whats the better stat to determine the dominance of a pitcher

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k:bb or whip

personally lean k:bb

 

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you cant control if the opponent gets a hit though, thats up to your defense. whip also counts intentional walks. its a good stat, but is more flawed

 

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By striking out alot of guys doesn't mean your a great pitcher. I'd rather not give up any hits or walks than K alot of guys.

 

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I like quality starts. Any pitcher who pitches into the second half a game allowing three runs or less is doing his job and that is keeping his team in the game. Danny Haren fwiw leads the league with 18.

 

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ratio (whip)
baserunners per innings nine translates into runs scored.

K:BB suggests control.

Ratio is more important.

 

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gtc08 said:

you cant control if the opponent gets a hit though, thats up to your defense. whip also counts intentional walks. its a good stat, but is more flawed

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I just cant fully accept this theory on pitching. Guys just dont hit as well against top tier SPs compared to #5 guys.

I would say K/9 is better than K:BB.

Player A 2.71 K:BB, 5.62 K/9, WHIP .94

Player B 2.84 K:BB, 4.76 K/9, WHIP 1.29

Player C 3.58 K:BB, 4.82 K/9, WHIP 1.28

 

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I like a good sinker ball pitcher like derek lowe, brandon webb etc....

 

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their OWN OBP...Lincecum gets pulled after dominating for a pinch hitter who does exactly what he could have/get out..and the next inning..RELIEF BOMB and the No Decision...so yeah..i think their own OBP is a big factor haha

 

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ouch Kershaw pulled...another Relief Bomb and a No Decision courtesy of Chan HO

 

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I use WHIP plus GB/FB ratio.......dependant on the Yard.

 

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