Strikeout to Walk Ratio Calculator
Definition – What is Strikeout to Walk Ratio?
K/BB shows a pitcher’s number of strikeouts for each walk that they allow.
A higher K/BB indicates better pitching ability (as there are more strikeouts in relation to walks allowed).
It is the opposite of the Walk to Strikeout Ratio (BB/K) which is used to evaluate hitters.
Formula – How to calculate K/BB
K/BB = Strikeouts ÷ Walks
Example
If a pitcher throws 143 strikeouts and in that time allows 64 walks, then:
K/BB = 143 ÷ 64
K/BB = 2.23
This pitcher’s K/BB is 2.23 – they pitch approximately 2.23 strikeouts for each walk they allow.
Sources and more resources
- Wikipedia – Strikeout to Walk Ratio.
- Rules on baseball and baseball statistics from Major League Baseball, NCAA (Baseball), NCAA (Softball), NCAA (Baseball and Softball), NFHS, and the International Baseball Federation.