Strikeouts per nine innings (K/9)

Strikeouts per nine innings (K/9) is a baseball statistic that measures how many batters a pitcher strikes out on average during a game of nine innings. It is calculated by dividing the total number of strikeouts a pitcher records by the number of innings they’ve pitched, then multiplying by nine. This helps evaluate a pitcher's ability to effectively remove batters without giving them a chance to hit the ball. A higher K/9 indicates a pitcher is more successful at striking out batters, showcasing their ability to dominate at preventing contact and advancing to better scoring opportunities for their team.