Skeeter Webb, baseball player, 1932-1948

Skeeter Webb

Born: 11/4/1909 in Meridian, MS, USA

Died: 7/8/1986 in Meridian, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1932-07-20 | Final Game: 1948-08-31

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: James Laverne Webb

Biography

Skeeter Webb, born in 1909, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1932 to 1948. Primarily known as a position player, Webb played in 699 games over his notable tenure in Major League Baseball. He was a product of the pre-World War II era, a time characterized by a mix of emerging talent and established stars, which shaped the dynamics of the game during his playing days. Throughout his career, Webb recorded 498 hits and achieved a batting average of .219. While his offensive contributions included 3 home runs and 166 RBIs, he also showcased his speed on the bases with 33 stolen bases. Though not an offensive powerhouse, Webb's versatility and tenacity on the field made him a valuable contributor to his teams. His career reflects the challenges and realities faced by players of his time, navigating through the evolving landscape of baseball that would soon embrace greater integration in the years following his retirement.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
699 2274 216 498 73 15 3 166 33 132 215 0.219 0.263 0.268 0.531 -10210.6

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
7 27 4 5 0 0 0 1 2 1 0.185

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1945 WS DET 7 27 4 5 0 0 0 1 2 1 0.185

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 282 0 580 810 48 164
3B 7 0 7 7 1 0
SS 368 0 641 1108 100 210

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 283
Third Base 7
Shortstop 368

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Mississippi Oxford MS 1930, 1931