Red Webb

Born: 9/25/1924 in Washington, DC, USA

Died: 2/7/1996 in Hyattsville, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1948-09-15 | Final Game: 1949-07-22

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Samuel Henry Webb

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Biography

Red Webb, born in 1924, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1948 to 1949. His tenure in Major League Baseball was marked by a solid performance on the mound during a time when the game was beginning to transition into a more offensively driven era. Webb finished his career with a record of 3-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.72, showcasing his ability to keep runs at bay while competing at the highest level. Webb struck out a total of 18 batters throughout his career, demonstrating his capability as a strikeout pitcher despite a shorter stint in the league. While he did not record any saves, his contributions during games reflected the competitive spirit of the post-World War II era, when many players were eager to establish themselves in the evolving landscape of baseball. Though his time in the majors was brief, Red Webb's journey remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	2	25	3	2	0	0	72.7	68	30	5	31	18	3.72	0

Career ERA 3.72 vs. league average 4.11 across their career seasons — 9.6% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1948	NY1	NL	2	1	5	3	2	0	0	28.0	27	10	10	9	3.21	4.10 (+22%)	-94.8
1949	NY1	NL	1	1	20	0	0	0	0	44.7	41	20	21	9	4.03	4.12 (+2%)	-308.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
25	19	3	6	0	1	0	3	0	0	2	0.316	0.316	0.421	0.737	0.0

Career AVG .316 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — +20.0% above league average.

Career OBP .316 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.

Career SLG .421 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — +10.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.737 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1948	NY1	NL	5	9	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0
1949	NY1	NL	20	10	3	4	0	1	0	2	0	0	1	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	25	0	6	23	2	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1948	NY1	P	5	0	3	5	0	1
1949	NY1	P	20	0	3	18	2	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	25