Phil Niekro Ground into Double Play (GIDP)
Phil Niekro Career Ground into Double Play (GIDP) Overview
During Phil Niekro's 24-year Major League Baseball career, he had a lifetime total of
292 ground into double play (gidp), an average of 12 ground into double play (gidp) per season. 1985 was his best season
with 27 ground into double play (gidp) and his worst season was 1964 when he had
0 ground into double play (gidp). Phil Niekro outperformed similar player cohorts when comparing career totals, besting
USA (25.495102568841), The Silent Generation (14.606060606061), 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)