Lenny Webster, baseball player, 1989-2000

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

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

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