Cleon Webb
Born: 3/1/1885 in Mount Gilead, OH, USA
Died: 1/12/1958 in Circleville, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1910-05-23 | Final Game: 1910-08-05
Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Cleon Earl Webb
Biography
Cleon Webb was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1885, who played in the early 20th century, a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approaches that would define later decades. Webb's career spanned from May 23, 1910, to August 5, 1910, during which he appeared in the major leagues for a brief period. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 2 wins and 1 loss, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.67.
Despite his limited time in the majors, Webb's contributions included a total of 6 strikeouts. He did not record any saves in his short tenure, reflecting the limited role of relief pitching during this era. Webb's career is a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if only for a fleeting moment. His time in the league highlights the challenges faced by pitchers of his time and the evolution of the game as it moved towards greater specialization in the years to come.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 27.0 | 29 | 17 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 5.67 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | PIT | NL | 2 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 27.0 | 29 | 17 | 9 | 6 | 5.67 | -219.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | PIT | NL | 7 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 7 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | PIT | P | 7 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 7 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Wesleyan University | Delaware | OH | 1904, 1905, 1906 |