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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | NY1 | NL | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | CHC | NL | 102 | 332 | 58 | 100 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 52 | 3 | 48 | 31 | 0.301 | 1458.0 |
| 1928 | CHC | NL | 62 | 140 | 22 | 35 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 0 | 14 | 17 | 0.250 | -81.5 |
| 1930 | BOS | AL | 127 | 449 | 61 | 145 | 30 | 6 | 16 | 66 | 2 | 44 | 56 | 0.323 | 1420.8 |
| 1931 | BOS | AL | 151 | 589 | 96 | 196 | 67 | 3 | 14 | 103 | 2 | 70 | 51 | 0.333 | 3390.0 |
| 1932 | BOS | AL | 52 | 192 | 23 | 54 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 27 | 0 | 25 | 15 | 0.281 | 256.2 |
| 1932 | DET | AL | 88 | 338 | 49 | 97 | 19 | 8 | 3 | 51 | 1 | 39 | 18 | 0.287 | 256.2 |
| 1933 | CHW | AL | 58 | 107 | 16 | 31 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 13 | 0.290 | 171.1 |
| 1933 | DET | AL | 6 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.273 | 171.1 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | CHN | OF | 86 | 0 | 171 | 14 | 8 | 5 |
| 1928 | CHN | OF | 31 | 0 | 65 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1930 | BOS | OF | 116 | 0 | 200 | 8 | 9 | 4 |
| 1931 | BOS | OF | 151 | 0 | 270 | 21 | 16 | 5 |
| 1932 | BOS | 1B | 2 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1932 | BOS | OF | 50 | 0 | 74 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| 1932 | DET | OF | 85 | 0 | 163 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1933 | CHA | 1B | 10 | 0 | 108 | 3 | 7 | 8 |
| 1933 | CHA | OF | 16 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933 | DET | OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 |