Lenny Webster
Born: 2/10/1965 in New Orleans, LA, USA
MLB Debut: 1989-09-01 | Final Game: 2000-09-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Leonard Irell Webster
Biography
Lenny Webster was a professional baseball player born in 1965, who played in Major League Baseball from 1989 until his retirement in 2000. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 587 games, primarily as a position player. Webster was known for his versatility on the field, contributing as both a catcher and an infielder. He recorded a total of 368 hits, including 33 home runs, and drove in 176 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .254. While power hitters often dominated the era, Webster's approach at the plate showcased a solid contact hitter with a knack for situational hitting.
Webster's career spanned a transformative time in baseball, as the sport was witnessing shifts in player dynamics and the increasing importance of power statistics. Though he may not have been a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant in the context of the late 1980s and 1990s baseball landscape. With just one stolen base in his career, Webster focused more on his batting and defensive skills rather than base-running speed, embodying the classic role of a reliable backup catcher during his tenure in the league. His career, while not marked by overwhelming statistics, reflected the dedication and adaptability necessary to carve out a successful path in professional baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 587 | 1450 | 157 | 368 | 73 | 2 | 33 | 176 | 1 | 140 | 209 | 0.254 | 0.324 | 0.375 | 0.699 | -1675.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | MIN | AL | 14 | 20 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.300 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | MIN | AL | 2 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | MIN | AL | 18 | 34 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 0.294 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | MIN | AL | 53 | 118 | 10 | 33 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 11 | 0.280 | 90.3 |
| 1993 | MIN | AL | 49 | 106 | 14 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 0.198 | -527.5 |
| 1994 | WSN | NL | 57 | 143 | 13 | 39 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 23 | 0 | 16 | 24 | 0.273 | 243.9 |
| 1995 | PHI | NL | 49 | 150 | 18 | 40 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 27 | 0.267 | -26.5 |
| 1996 | WSN | NL | 78 | 174 | 18 | 40 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 25 | 21 | 0.230 | -439.2 |
| 1997 | BAL | AL | 98 | 259 | 29 | 66 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 37 | 0 | 22 | 46 | 0.255 | -416.9 |
| 1998 | BAL | AL | 108 | 309 | 37 | 88 | 16 | 0 | 10 | 46 | 0 | 15 | 38 | 0.285 | -93.0 |
| 1999 | BAL | AL | 16 | 36 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | BOS | AL | 6 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | WSN | NL | 39 | 81 | 6 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 0.210 | -506.1 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.200 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | ALCS | BAL | 4 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.222 |
| 1997 | ALDS2 | BAL | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.167 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 528 | 380 | 2648 | 189 | 15 | 24 |
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
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 528 |
| Designated Hitter | 9 |
Salary History
| 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 Career Earnings | $3,567,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grambling State University | Grambling | LA | 1983, 1984, 1985 |