Brandon Webb
Born: 5/9/1979 in Ashland, KY, USA
MLB Debut: 2003-04-22 | Final Game: 2009-04-06
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 230 lbs
Full name: Brandon Tyler Webb
Biography
Brandon Webb, born in 1979, was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball, known for his exceptional sinker and ability to induce ground balls. He played his entire career from 2003 to 2009, primarily with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Webb's career record stood at 87 wins and 62 losses, accompanied by a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.27. Over his time in the majors, he amassed 1,065 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to dominate hitters while maintaining a focus on pitching efficiency rather than accumulating saves, as he recorded none during his career.
Webb's career was highlighted by several significant achievements, including three All-Star selections and winning the prestigious Cy Young Award, which underscored his status as one of the elite pitchers of his era. He played during a time when offensive statistics were on the rise, making his ability to keep runs at bay all the more impressive. His style of play, characterized by his ground-ball tendencies and durability on the mound, left a lasting impact on the Diamondbacks franchise and the game as a whole. Webb's contributions to baseball, particularly during the mid-2000s, solidified his place in the history of the sport as a fierce competitor and a masterful pitcher.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | 62 | 199 | 198 | 15 | 8 | 0 | 1319.7 | 1200 | 479 | 92 | 435 | 1065 | 3.27 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | AZ | NL | 10 | 9 | 29 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 180.7 | 140 | 57 | 68 | 172 | 2.84 | - |
| 2004 | AZ | NL | 7 | 16 | 35 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 208.0 | 194 | 83 | 119 | 164 | 3.59 | - |
| 2005 | AZ | NL | 14 | 12 | 33 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 229.0 | 229 | 90 | 59 | 172 | 3.54 | - |
| 2006 | AZ | NL | 16 | 8 | 33 | 33 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 235.0 | 216 | 81 | 50 | 178 | 3.10 | - |
| 2007 | AZ | NL | 18 | 10 | 34 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 236.3 | 209 | 79 | 72 | 194 | 3.01 | - |
| 2008 | AZ | NL | 22 | 7 | 34 | 34 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 226.7 | 206 | 83 | 65 | 183 | 3.30 | - |
| 2009 | AZ | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 13.50 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 199 | 391 | 12 | 44 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 10 | 182 | 0.113 | 0.134 | 0.136 | 0.270 | -4415.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | AZ | NL | 29 | 50 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 0.100 | -577.8 |
| 2004 | AZ | NL | 35 | 64 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 36 | 0.094 | -794.0 |
| 2005 | AZ | NL | 33 | 62 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 0.097 | -775.0 |
| 2006 | AZ | NL | 33 | 73 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 33 | 0.151 | -722.8 |
| 2007 | AZ | NL | 34 | 73 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 31 | 0.082 | -944.5 |
| 2008 | AZ | NL | 34 | 67 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 0.149 | -601.3 |
| 2009 | AZ | NL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.250 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | NLDS1 | ARI | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
| 2007 | NLCS | ARI | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 13.0 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 3.46 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | NLCS | ARI | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.0 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 6.00 |
| 2007 | NLDS1 | ARI | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 1.29 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 199 | 198 | 101 | 268 | 20 | 21 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | ARI | P | 29 | 28 | 15 | 32 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | ARI | P | 35 | 35 | 13 | 41 | 5 | 7 |
| 2005 | ARI | P | 33 | 33 | 18 | 44 | 2 | 7 |
| 2006 | ARI | P | 33 | 33 | 17 | 46 | 3 | 3 |
| 2007 | ARI | P | 34 | 34 | 20 | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | ARI | P | 34 | 34 | 18 | 54 | 2 | 4 |
| 2009 | ARI | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 199 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Pitcher of the Month | April |
| 2007 | Player of the Week | Week of 2007-08-04 |
| 2006 | Cy Young Award |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | TEX | AL | $3,000,000 |
| 2010 | ARI | NL | $8,500,000 |
| 2009 | ARI | NL | $6,500,000 |
| 2008 | ARI | NL | $5,500,000 |
| 2007 | ARI | NL | $4,500,000 |
| 2006 | ARI | NL | $2,500,000 |
| 2005 | ARI | NL | $715,000 |
| 2004 | ARI | NL | $335,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $31,550,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky | Lexington | KY | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Cy Young Award | NL | 2nd | 73.0 | 160 | 4 |
| 2008 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 17th | 14.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 2007 | Cy Young Award | NL | 2nd | 94.0 | 160 | 0 |
| 2007 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 17th | 15.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 2006 | Cy Young Award | NL | 1st | 103.0 | 160 | 15 |
| 2003 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 3rd | 73.0 | 160 | 7 |