Earl Webb, baseball player, 1925-1933

Earl Webb

Born: 9/17/1897 in White County, TN, USA

Died: 5/23/1965 in Jamestown, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1925-08-13 | Final Game: 1933-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: William Earl Webb

Biography

Earl Webb was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the late 1920s and early 1930s. Born in 1897, Webb played from 1925 until his retirement on October 1, 1933. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 650 games, showcasing his skills as a position player. Webb compiled a notable batting average of .306, reflecting his ability to hit for both average and power. He recorded 661 hits, including 56 home runs, and drove in 333 runs, which underscored his role in the offense of the teams he played for. Webb's career unfolded during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded play that defined the later 1930s. While he did not achieve the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his consistent performance and high batting average made him a valuable asset to his teams. Additionally, he contributed with 8 stolen bases, demonstrating his versatility and speed on the basepaths. Earl Webb's legacy in baseball remains as a solid hitter who exemplified the skills of the time, and his contributions to the game are remembered by baseball enthusiasts and historians alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
650 2161 326 661 155 25 56 333 8 260 202 0.306 0.381 0.478 0.859 6993.6

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 12 0 122 4 8 10
OF 537 0 964 64 45 16

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 12
Left Field 13
Right Field 524

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1931 Most Valuable Player AL 6th 22.0 80 0