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RonCo · 10-24-2019, 10:42 AM

You can determine the indirect influence of defense on FIP by simply playing with the FIP equation.

Put all a pitcher's performance figures in a per BF format, then vary BABIP, and you'll some subtle shifts in the values. So, no, technically, FIP is to 100% fielding independent.

10-24-2019, 10:42 AM	#8
RonCo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 9,502	You can determine the indirect influence of defense on FIP by simply playing with the FIP equation. Put all a pitcher's performance figures in a per BF format, then vary BABIP, and you'll some subtle shifts in the values. So, no, technically, FIP is to 100% fielding independent.