First pitch strike percentage

The first pitch strike percentage shows how often the pitcher strikes the batter from the first throw. Its formula is the number of the FPSs divided by the total number of first pitches multiplied by 100%. That measurement uses a percentage for calculation purposes, while most formulas provide per mille accuracy.

There is still a discussion about what is more essential for the pitcher: first pitch strike percentage or ERA. Any performer with the lowest ERS generated more first pitch strikes. The pitcher has the risk of exhausting after the first pitch. It may be harder to strikeout the batter for the inexperienced player. It will allow more runs than usual in that case. That’s why both first pitch strike average and earned runs average are equal in value.