Les Webber
Born: 5/6/1915 in Kelseyville, CA, USA
Died: 11/13/1986 in Santa Maria, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1942-05-17 | Final Game: 1948-04-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Lester Elmer Webber
Biography
Les Webber, born in 1915, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1942 to 1948. He made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, navigating the challenges of World War II while contributing to the sport's rich history. Webber played a total of six seasons in Major League Baseball, achieving a record of 23 wins and 19 losses. His career earned run average (ERA) stood at 4.19, reflecting the competitive nature of the league during this era.
Throughout his tenure, Webber demonstrated his prowess on the mound, amassing 141 strikeouts and securing 14 saves. His ability to perform under pressure made him a valuable asset to his teams, showcasing a level of skill and determination that resonated with fans and fellow players alike. Although not a household name, Webber's contributions to the game during a challenging time in American history solidified his place in the annals of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 19 | 154 | 25 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 432.0 | 434 | 201 | 25 | 201 | 141 | 4.19 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | BRO | NL | 3 | 2 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 51.7 | 46 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 2.96 | 230.7 |
| 1943 | BRO | NL | 2 | 2 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 115.7 | 112 | 49 | 69 | 24 | 3.81 | -3721.8 |
| 1944 | BRO | NL | 7 | 8 | 48 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 140.3 | 157 | 77 | 64 | 42 | 4.94 | -2326.3 |
| 1945 | BRO | NL | 7 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 75.3 | 69 | 30 | 25 | 30 | 3.58 | 549.1 |
| 1946 | BRO | NL | 3 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43.0 | 34 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 2.30 | -804.1 |
| 1946 | CLE | AL | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 13 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 23.62 | 0.0 |
| 1948 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 40.50 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 154 | 111 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 27 | 0.135 | 0.193 | 0.171 | 0.364 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | BRO | NL | 19 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.071 | 0.0 |
| 1943 | BRO | NL | 54 | 25 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0.120 | 0.0 |
| 1944 | BRO | NL | 48 | 39 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0.205 | 0.0 |
| 1945 | BRO | NL | 17 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | BRO | NL | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | CLE | AL | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1948 | CLE | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 154 | 0 | 32 | 106 | 3 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | BRO | P | 19 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| 1943 | BRO | P | 54 | 0 | 11 | 34 | 2 | 1 |
| 1944 | BRO | P | 48 | 0 | 10 | 43 | 1 | 0 |
| 1945 | BRO | P | 17 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946 | BRO | P | 11 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1946 | CLE | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948 | CLE | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 154 |