Lenny Webster
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1989-2000)
Lenny Webster was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 2000 for 5 teams, including the Minnesota Twins, a span of 12 seasons. In 587 career games, he hit .254 with 368 hits, 33 home runs, and 176 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1989-09-01
- Last Game
- 2000-09-23
Full name: Leonard Irell Webster
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 587 | 1,450 | 157 | 368 | 73 | 2 | 33 | 176 | 1 | 140 | 209 | .254 | .324 | .375 | .699 | -1,460 |
Career AVG .254 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .324 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .375 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.
Career OPS .699 vs. league average .743 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | MIN | AL | 14 | 20 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | .300 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | MIN | AL | 2 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | MIN | AL | 18 | 34 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 10 | .294 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1992 | MIN | AL | 53 | 118 | 10 | 33 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 11 | .280 | .255 (+9%) | .322 (+3%) | .377 (+8%) | .699 (+5%) | 90.3 |
| 1993 | MIN | AL | 49 | 106 | 14 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 8 | .198 | .265 (-25%) | .332 (-18%) | .403 (-39%) | .735 (-29%) | -483.6 |
| 1994 | MON | NL | 57 | 143 | 13 | 39 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 23 | 0 | 16 | 24 | .273 | .269 (+1%) | .338 (+9%) | .424 (+5%) | .763 (+7%) | 243.9 |
| 1995 | PHI | NL | 49 | 150 | 18 | 40 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 27 | .267 | .266 (avg) | .337 (avg) | .417 (-3%) | .755 (-1%) | -24.3 |
| 1996 | MON | NL | 78 | 174 | 18 | 40 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 25 | 21 | .230 | .269 (-15%) | .340 (-3%) | .426 (-25%) | .767 (-15%) | -383.8 |
| 1997 | BAL | AL | 98 | 259 | 29 | 66 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 37 | 0 | 22 | 46 | .255 | .266 (-4%) | .336 (-6%) | .419 (-11%) | .756 (-9%) | -352.9 |
| 1998 | BAL | AL | 108 | 309 | 37 | 88 | 16 | 0 | 10 | 46 | 0 | 15 | 38 | .285 | .266 (+7%) | .335 (-5%) | .420 (+3%) | .755 (-1%) | -77.5 |
| 1999 | BAL | AL | 16 | 36 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 5 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | BOS | AL | 6 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | MON | NL | 39 | 81 | 6 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 14 | .210 | .270 (-22%) | .344 (-23%) | .437 (-44%) | .782 (-35%) | -472.0 |
| Career · 13 seasons | 587 | 1,450 | 157 | 368 | 73 | 2 | 33 | 176 | 1 | 140 | 209 | .254 | — | — | — | — | -1,460 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (587 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 310 | 767 | 83 | 197 | 16 | 86 | .257 |
| Away | 277 | 683 | 74 | 171 | 17 | 90 | .250 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-09-23 | WSN | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-17 | WSN | NYN | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-15 | WSN | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-09 | WSN | ATL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-03 | WSN | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-01 | WSN | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-08-13 | WSN | COL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000-08-12 | WSN | COL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000-08-09 | WSN | AZ | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000-08-08 | WSN | AZ | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | MIN | C | 14 | 5 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | MIN | C | 2 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | MIN | C | 17 | 7 | 61 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | MIN | C | 49 | 32 | 190 | 11 | 1 | 3 |
| 1993 | MIN | C | 45 | 27 | 177 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | MON | C | 46 | 34 | 237 | 19 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | PHI | C | 43 | 38 | 274 | 18 | 3 | 1 |
| 1996 | MON | C | 63 | 50 | 390 | 25 | 1 | 3 |
| 1997 | BAL | C | 97 | 73 | 532 | 36 | 3 | 5 |
| 1998 | BAL | C | 102 | 78 | 528 | 39 | 4 | 5 |
| 1999 | BAL | C | 12 | 11 | 67 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 | BOS | C | 6 | 4 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | MON | C | 32 | 19 | 126 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 528 |
| Designated Hitter | 9 |
Salary History
Lenny Webster's recorded salaries total $3,567,000 over 10 seasons, 1990 to 2000. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Webster's career ran from 1989 to 2000. No salary is recorded for 1989 and 1991.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | MON | NL | $600,000 |
| 1999 | BAL | AL | $760,000 |
| 1998 | BAL | AL | $740,000 |
| 1997 | BAL | AL | $425,000 |
| 1996 | MON | NL | $200,000 |
| 1995 | PHI | NL | $275,000 |
| 1994 | MON | NL | $180,000 |
| 1993 | MIN | AL | $172,000 |
| 1992 | MIN | AL | $115,000 |
| 1990 | MIN | AL | $100,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $3,567,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grambling State University | Grambling | LA | 1983, 1984, 1985 |
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Lenny Webster (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Lenny Webster: the record in brief
According to the bio, Lenny Webster debuted on September 1, 1989 and played a final game on September 23, 2000. Webster played for the Minnesota Twins (1989 through 1993), the Montreal Expos (1994 to 2000), the Philadelphia Phillies (1995), the Baltimore Orioles (1997 to 1999), and the Boston Red Sox (1999). Webster played primarily as a catcher and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on February 10, 1965, in New Orleans, LA, USA and a listed size of 5 feet, 9 inches and 185 pounds. Webster's full given name, per the bio, is Leonard Irell Webster.
The batting record for Webster: 587 games, 368 hits in 1,450 at bats, and a .254 average, plus 33 home runs and 176 runs batted in. Webster got on base at a .324 rate and slugged .375 (.699 OPS). Webster hit .254 while the league hit .264 over the same span, a figure close to average. No season beat the 10 home runs Webster hit in 1998. Webster collected a career-high 88 hits in 1998. In 1998, a season of regular play, Webster hit .285 while the league hit .266.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lenny Webster
- What years did Lenny Webster play?
- Lenny Webster played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 2000.
- Was Lenny Webster a pitcher?
- No. Lenny Webster was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Lenny Webster hit?
- Lenny Webster hit 33 career home runs with 368 hits.
- What teams did Lenny Webster play for?
- Lenny Webster played for 5 teams: the Minnesota Twins (1989–1993), the Montreal Expos (1994, 1996, 2000), the Philadelphia Phillies (1995), the Baltimore Orioles (1997–1999), and the Boston Red Sox (1999).
- What were Lenny Webster's career stats?
- In 587 games, Lenny Webster had 368 hits, 33 home runs, 176 RBI, 157 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .254 batting average.
- How much did Lenny Webster earn in his career?
- Lenny Webster's recorded salaries total $3,567,000 over 10 seasons, 1990 to 2000. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Webster's career ran from 1989 to 2000. No salary is recorded for 1989 and 1991.
- What was Lenny Webster's salary?
- Lenny Webster's last recorded salary was $600,000, in 2000. His highest recorded salary was $760,000, in 1999, and his lowest was $100,000, in 1990. The Salary History table lists each season from 1990 to 2000.
- What position did Lenny Webster play?
- Lenny Webster played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Lenny Webster and how much did he weigh?
- Lenny Webster was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Lenny Webster hit each season?
- Lenny Webster's home runs by season: 0 in 1989, 0 in 1990, 3 in 1991, 1 in 1992, 1 in 1993, 5 in 1994, 4 in 1995, 2 in 1996, 7 in 1997, 10 in 1998, 0 in 1999, and 0 in 2000. His most in one season was 10, in 1998.
- What was Lenny Webster's career batting average?
- Lenny Webster batted .254 over his career, with 368 hits in 1,450 at bats.
- How many RBI did Lenny Webster have?
- Lenny Webster drove in 176 runs in his career.
- Is Lenny Webster in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Lenny Webster has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.