We’ve used K/BB ratio for pitchers, and BB/K for hitters, for years. They are still usable, but there is actually a better way to understand what we are trying to get to with that measure. Prepare yourself for the revolutionary (not really), K% – BB%.WHY K% and BB%?You will see this breakdown in other spots
K-rate
Punchouts and Workload
When we are looking at starting pitchers, we generally focus on a handful of issues with said arm, and at the top of that list are things like dominance and the ability of the hurler to work deep into games. More directly, dominance gets you the punchout while innings get you a shot at the