Hank Webb

Born: 5/21/1950 in Copiague, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-09-05 | Final Game: 1977-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Henry Gaylon Matthew Webb

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Biography

Hank Webb, born in 1950, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1972 to 1977. He played during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, characterized by the emergence of power hitters and a growing emphasis on offensive play. Over his career, Webb amassed a record of 7-9 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.31. He struck out 71 batters, showcasing his ability to miss bats, although he did not register any saves during his time in the league. Webb's playing style reflected the competitive nature of the game in the mid-1970s, where pitchers were tasked with adapting to an increasingly aggressive offensive landscape. While not among the most dominant pitchers of his era, he contributed to his teams with solid performances and demonstrated the resilience required to compete at the highest level. After retiring from professional baseball, Hank Webb's legacy remained as a part of the rich tapestry of the sport during a time of significant evolution and change.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
7	9	53	19	3	1	0	169.0	159	81	18	91	71	4.31	0

Career ERA 4.31 vs. league average 3.65 across their career seasons — 18.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1972	NYN	NL	0	0	6	2	0	0	18.3	18	9	9	15	4.42	3.26 (-35%)	147.0
1973	NYN	NL	0	0	2	0	0	0	1.7	2	2	2	1	10.80	—	0.0
1974	NYN	NL	0	2	3	2	0	0	10.0	15	8	10	8	7.20	3.63 (-98%)	-488.7
1975	NYN	NL	7	6	29	15	3	1	115.0	102	52	62	38	4.07	3.71 (-10%)	-3577.3
1976	NYN	NL	0	1	8	0	0	0	16.0	17	8	7	7	4.50	3.51 (-28%)	-624.4
1977	LAD	NL	0	0	5	0	0	0	8.0	5	2	1	2	2.25	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
55	40	7	8	0	0	0	4	0	3	9	0.200	0.256	0.200	0.456	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 21.9% below league average.

Career OBP .256 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 20.8% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 46.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.456 vs. league average 0.697 across their career seasons — 34.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1972	NYN	NL	6	5	1	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1973	NYN	NL	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1974	NYN	NL	3	3	0	0	1	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—
1975	NYN	NL	31	31	5	8	3	2	7	0.258	—	—	—	—
1976	NYN	NL	8	1	1	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1977	LAD	NL	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—