What is the WAR for a pitcher

WAR (Wins Above Replacement) is a statistic that measures a pitcher's contribution to his team's overall performance. It is calculated by comparing the pitcher's performance to that of a replacement-level player. A pitcher with a WAR of 5.0, for example, is worth 5 wins more than a replacement-level player.

WAR is a composite statistic that takes into account all aspects of a pitcher's performance, including his innings pitched, strikeouts, walks, home runs allowed, and ERA. It is a valuable tool for evaluating pitchers and comparing them to one another.

There are a number of different ways to calculate WAR. However, the most common method is to use the WAR formula developed by Baseball-Reference.com:

WAR = (IP * (K/9 - BB/9) * (LG/9) - HR/9) / (20 * D)

where:

IP is the number of innings pitched
K/9 is the number of strikeouts per 9 innings
BB/9 is the number of walks per 9 innings
LG/9 is the number of hits per 9 innings
HR/9 is the number of home runs allowed per 9 innings
D is the Defensive Efficiency, which is a measure of the quality of the pitcher's defense

FAQs:

What is a good WAR for a pitcher?

A good WAR for a starting pitcher is 3.0 or higher.
What is a replacement-level pitcher?

A replacement-level pitcher is a pitcher who is considered to be average.
How is WAR calculated?

WAR is calculated using a formula that takes into account a pitcher's innings pitched, strikeouts, walks, home runs allowed, and ERA.
What are the different types of WAR?

There are a number of different ways to calculate WAR, but the most common method is to use the WAR formula developed by Baseball-Reference.com.
How can I use WAR to evaluate pitchers?

WAR can be used to compare pitchers to one another and to evaluate their performance over time.

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