Red Webb
Born: 9/25/1924 in Washington, DC, USA
Died: 2/7/1996 in Hyattsville, MD, USA
MLB Debut: 1948-09-15 | Final Game: 1949-07-22
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Samuel Henry Webb
Biography
Red Webb, born in 1924, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1948 to 1949. His tenure in Major League Baseball was marked by a solid performance on the mound during a time when the game was beginning to transition into a more offensively driven era. Webb finished his career with a record of 3-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.72, showcasing his ability to keep runs at bay while competing at the highest level.
Webb struck out a total of 18 batters throughout his career, demonstrating his capability as a strikeout pitcher despite a shorter stint in the league. While he did not record any saves, his contributions during games reflected the competitive spirit of the post-World War II era, when many players were eager to establish themselves in the evolving landscape of baseball. Though his time in the majors was brief, Red Webb's journey remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 72.7 | 68 | 30 | 5 | 31 | 18 | 3.72 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | NY1 | NL | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 28.0 | 27 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 3.21 | -1.8 |
| 1949 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44.7 | 41 | 20 | 21 | 9 | 4.03 | -308.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 19 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.316 | 0.316 | 0.421 | 0.737 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | NY1 | NL | 5 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 1949 | NY1 | NL | 20 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 25 | 0 | 6 | 23 | 2 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | NY1 | P | 5 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1949 | NY1 | P | 20 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 2 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 25 |