Mariano Rivera Ground into Double Play (GIDP)
Mariano Rivera Career Ground into Double Play (GIDP) Overview
During Mariano Rivera's 19-year Major League Baseball career, he had a lifetime total of
88 ground into double play (gidp), an average of 5 ground into double play (gidp) per season. 2004 was his best season
with 11 ground into double play (gidp) and his worst season was 2002 when he had
1 ground into double play (gidp). Mariano Rivera outperformed similar player cohorts when comparing career totals, besting
Panama (28.578947368421), Gen X (45.791530944625), Y (76.25), mlb (26.402793207427), and RP (17.453342382083) 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)