Bert Blyleven Ground into Double Play (GIDP)
Bert Blyleven Career Ground into Double Play (GIDP) Overview
During Bert Blyleven's 22-year Major League Baseball career, he had a lifetime total of
338 ground into double play (gidp), an average of 15 ground into double play (gidp) per season. 1976 was his best season
with 35 ground into double play (gidp) and his worst season was 1970 when he had
0 ground into double play (gidp). Bert Blyleven outperformed similar player cohorts when comparing career totals, besting
Netherlands (118.33333333333), Baby Boomers (55.274881516588), Y (76.25), mlb (26.402793207427), and SP (34.266249254621) player career averages. See the charts and graphs below that
visualize this information in more detail.
A pitcher is awarded a ground into double play (GiDP) when the batter they are facing hits into a double play. In the context of pitching, Double plays are a positive events for a pitcher or team and is credited when two offensive players are called out on a single play after the ball has been put into play or the batter strikes out. Generally, for Ground into Double Play (GIDP), higher is better. (Source)
A pitcher is awarded a ground into double play (GiDP) when the batter they are facing hits into a double play. In the context of pitching, Double plays are a positive events for a pitcher or team and is credited when two offensive players are called out on a single play after the ball has been put into play or the batter strikes out. Generally, for Ground into Double Play (GIDP), higher is better. (Source)