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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | STL | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1938 | CLE | AL | 20 | 58 | 11 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 0.276 | -59.4 |
| 1939 | CLE | AL | 81 | 269 | 28 | 71 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 26 | 1 | 15 | 24 | 0.264 | -645.0 |
| 1940 | CHW | AL | 84 | 334 | 33 | 79 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 29 | 3 | 30 | 33 | 0.237 | -1130.2 |
| 1941 | CHW | AL | 29 | 84 | 7 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 0.190 | -528.0 |
| 1942 | CHW | AL | 32 | 94 | 5 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 0.170 | -590.5 |
| 1943 | CHW | AL | 58 | 213 | 15 | 50 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 5 | 6 | 19 | 0.235 | -765.8 |
| 1944 | CHW | AL | 139 | 513 | 44 | 108 | 19 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 7 | 20 | 39 | 0.211 | -2623.2 |
| 1945 | DET | AL | 118 | 407 | 43 | 81 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 8 | 30 | 35 | 0.199 | -2159.2 |
| 1946 | DET | AL | 64 | 169 | 12 | 37 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 18 | 0.219 | -819.1 |
| 1947 | DET | AL | 50 | 79 | 13 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 0.203 | -392.6 |
| 1948 | PHA | AL | 23 | 54 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.148 | -497.7 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | SLN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938 | CLE | 2B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1938 | CLE | 3B | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938 | CLE | SS | 13 | 0 | 25 | 28 | 2 | 7 |
| 1939 | CLE | SS | 81 | 0 | 165 | 203 | 27 | 40 |
| 1940 | CHA | 2B | 74 | 0 | 143 | 229 | 12 | 44 |
| 1940 | CHA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940 | CHA | SS | 7 | 0 | 9 | 18 | 1 | 2 |
| 1941 | CHA | 2B | 18 | 0 | 45 | 49 | 6 | 12 |
| 1941 | CHA | 3B | 3 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1941 | CHA | SS | 5 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 1 |
| 1942 | CHA | 2B | 29 | 0 | 62 | 87 | 6 | 14 |
| 1943 | CHA | 2B | 54 | 0 | 118 | 169 | 14 | 35 |
| 1944 | CHA | 2B | 5 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 7 |
| 1944 | CHA | SS | 135 | 0 | 202 | 461 | 39 | 81 |
| 1945 | DET | 2B | 11 | 0 | 30 | 25 | 0 | 8 |
| 1945 | DET | SS | 104 | 0 | 215 | 343 | 25 | 71 |
| 1946 | DET | 2B | 50 | 0 | 97 | 143 | 7 | 28 |
| 1946 | DET | SS | 8 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| 1947 | DET | 2B | 30 | 0 | 52 | 74 | 1 | 9 |
| 1947 | DET | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1948 | PHA | 2B | 9 | 0 | 12 | 14 | 0 | 7 |
| 1948 | PHA | SS | 8 | 0 | 12 | 28 | 2 | 5 |
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 |