Les Webber, baseball player, 1942-1948

Les Webber

Born: 5/6/1915 in Kelseyville, CA, USA

Died: 11/13/1986 in Santa Maria, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-05-17 | Final Game: 1948-04-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Lester Elmer Webber

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Biography

Les Webber, born in 1915, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1942 to 1948. He made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, navigating the challenges of World War II while contributing to the sport's rich history. Webber played a total of six seasons in Major League Baseball, achieving a record of 23 wins and 19 losses. His career earned run average (ERA) stood at 4.19, reflecting the competitive nature of the league during this era. Throughout his tenure, Webber demonstrated his prowess on the mound, amassing 141 strikeouts and securing 14 saves. His ability to perform under pressure made him a valuable asset to his teams, showcasing a level of skill and determination that resonated with fans and fellow players alike. Although not a household name, Webber's contributions to the game during a challenging time in American history solidified his place in the annals of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
23 19 154 25 7 0 14 432.0 434 201 25 201 141 4.19 0

Career ERA 4.19 vs. league average 3.66 across their career seasons — 14.3% worse 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
1942 BRO NL 3 2 19 3 1 0 1 51.7 46 17 22 23 2.96 3.57 (+17%) 132.2
1943 BRO NL 2 2 54 0 0 0 10 115.7 112 49 69 24 3.81 3.50 (-9%) -3934.0
1944 BRO NL 7 8 48 9 1 0 3 140.3 157 77 64 42 4.94 3.57 (-38%) -2632.7
1945 BRO NL 7 3 17 7 5 0 0 75.3 69 30 25 30 3.58 3.67 (+2%) 369.6
1946 BRO NL 3 3 11 4 0 0 0 43.0 34 11 15 16 2.30 3.59 (+36%) -878.2
1946 CLE AL 1 1 4 2 0 0 0 5.3 13 14 5 5 23.62 — 0.0
1948 CLE AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.7 3 3 1 1 40.50 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
154 111 11 15 1 0 1 5 1 7 27 0.135 0.193 0.171 0.364 0.0

Career AVG .135 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 47.8% below league average.

Career OBP .193 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 41.2% below league average.

Career SLG .171 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 52.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.364 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — 46.9% below 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
1942 BRO NL 19 14 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0.071 — — — — 0.0
1943 BRO NL 54 25 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 9 0.120 — — — — 0.0
1944 BRO NL 48 39 4 8 0 0 1 3 0 2 8 0.205 — — — — 0.0
1945 BRO NL 17 22 3 2 1 0 0 1 1 2 5 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1946 BRO NL 11 10 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1946 CLE AL 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1948 CLE AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 154 0 32 106 3 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1942 BRO P 19 0 2 14 0 1
1943 BRO P 54 0 11 34 2 1
1944 BRO P 48 0 10 43 1 0
1945 BRO P 17 0 6 7 0 0
1946 BRO P 11 0 3 5 0 1
1946 CLE P 4 0 0 3 0 0
1948 CLE P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 154