Voros McCracken came up with a new statistic called Defensive Independent Pitching Statistic (DIPS). Why?
A) to analyze the flight path of a baseball once it is hit
B) as a way to measure the crowd’s reaction to each play
C) to assess the danger that pitchers put batters in
D) as a better way to show how a pitcher is helping the team
The correct answer is D) as a better way to show how a pitcher is helping the team.
Voros McCracken developed the Defensive Independent Pitching Statistic (DIPS) to evaluate a pitcher’s performance independently of the defense behind them. Traditional statistics often included the effects of defensive plays, which could skew a pitcher’s perceived effectiveness. DIPS focuses on outcomes that are largely influenced by the pitcher, providing a clearer picture of a pitcher’s contribution to the team’s success.