1. What is HR/9?

HR/9 (Home Runs per 9 innings) is a baseball statistic that measures how many home runs a pitcher allows per nine innings pitched. It's a valuable metric in fantasy baseball for evaluating pitcher performance and home run tendencies.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the HR/9 formula:

Where:

• \( Home\ Runs \) — Total number of home runs allowed
• \( Innings \) — Total innings pitched

Explanation: The formula normalizes home run rate to a standard 9-inning game, allowing for fair comparison between pitchers regardless of innings pitched.

3. Importance of HR/9 in Fantasy Football

Details: In fantasy baseball, HR/9 helps identify pitchers who are prone to giving up home runs, which can significantly impact ERA and WHIP. Lower HR/9 values generally indicate better pitcher performance and control.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the total home runs allowed and total innings pitched. Both values must be positive numbers, with innings greater than zero.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is a good HR/9 value?
A: Generally, HR/9 below 1.0 is considered excellent, 1.0-1.2 is good, and above 1.5 may indicate home run susceptibility.

Q2: How does ballpark affect HR/9?
A: Pitchers in hitter-friendly ballparks may have higher HR/9 rates. Context matters when evaluating this statistic.

Q3: Is HR/9 predictive of future performance?
A: While not perfectly predictive, consistently high or low HR/9 rates can indicate pitcher tendencies that may persist.

Q4: How does HR/9 relate to other pitching metrics?
A: HR/9 complements metrics like ERA, WHIP, and FIP (Fielding Independent Pitching) to provide a more complete picture of pitcher performance.

Q5: Should I avoid pitchers with high HR/9 in fantasy?
A: Not necessarily, but high HR/9 pitchers carry more risk and may be more volatile in their performance from game to game.