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Defense-Independent Component ERA Calculator (DICE)

LAST UPDATE: November 7th, 2024

DICE Calculator

Definition – What is DICE?

DICE evaluates a pitcher’s performance independent of the rest of the team.

A lower DICE is a sign of a better pitcher.

It uses a modification of Component ERA (ERC).

Formula – How to Calculate DICE

In Baseball, DICE is calculated as:

A = (13 x Home Runs) + (3 x (Walks + Hit by Pitch)) – (2 x Strikeouts)

DICE = 3 + (A ÷ Innings Pitched)

Example

If pitcher has the following statistics:
Walks: 43 | Strikeouts: 207 | Home Runs: 35 | Batters Hit: 2 | Innings Pitched: 202 | Outs Pitched (Partial Innings): 1
then:

A = (13 x 35) + (3 x (43 + 2)) – (2 x 207)

A = 455 + (3 x 45) – 414

A = 455 + 135 – 414

A = 176

DICE = 3.00 + (176 ÷ 202.333333)

DICE = 3.00 + 0.86985

DICE = 3.86985

Therefore, the pitcher’s Defense-Independent Component ERA is 3.870.

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