Mitch Webster, baseball player, 1983-1995

Mitch Webster

Born: 5/16/1959 in Larned, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-09-02 | Final Game: 1995-10-01

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

Full name: Mitchell Dean Webster

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Biography

Mitch Webster was a versatile position player whose Major League Baseball career spanned from 1983 to 1995. Born in 1959, Webster made a significant impact in the game as a steady presence in the outfield and an adept base stealer. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 1,265 games, accumulating 900 hits and demonstrating a well-rounded offensive skill set with a batting average of .263. He contributed 70 home runs and drove in 342 runs, showcasing both power and the ability to drive in runs when needed. Webster was particularly known for his speed on the basepaths, finishing his career with 160 stolen bases. His ability to disrupt opposing defenses and create scoring opportunities was a hallmark of his playing style. Throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s, Webster played during an era that saw a transition in the game, with a growing emphasis on athleticism and speed. His contributions to the teams he played for, which included notable stints with the Chicago Cubs and the Montreal Expos, solidified his reputation as a valuable player during his time in the league.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1265 3419 504 900 150 55 70 342 160 325 578 0.263 0.330 0.401 0.730 1573.3

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .330 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .401 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.730 vs. league average 0.720 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
1983 TOR AL 11 11 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.182 — — — — 0.0
1984 TOR AL 26 22 9 5 2 1 0 4 0 1 7 0.227 — — — — 0.0
1985 TOR AL 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1985 WSN NL 74 212 32 58 8 2 11 30 15 20 33 0.274 .257 (+6%) .323 (+4%) .390 (+24%) .714 (+15%) 0.0
1986 WSN NL 151 576 89 167 31 13 8 49 36 57 78 0.290 .257 (+13%) .325 (+9%) .395 (+9%) .720 (+9%) 1014.2
1987 WSN NL 156 588 101 165 30 8 15 63 33 70 95 0.281 .262 (+7%) .331 (+9%) .415 (+5%) .746 (+7%) 925.2
1988 WSN NL 81 259 33 66 5 2 2 13 12 36 37 0.255 .254 (avg) .317 (+11%) .377 (-17%) .695 (-4%) -11.8
1988 CHC NL 70 264 36 70 11 6 4 26 10 19 50 0.265 .254 (+4%) .317 (avg) .377 (+5%) .695 (+3%) -11.8
1989 CHC NL 98 272 40 70 12 4 3 19 14 30 55 0.257 .254 (+1%) .319 (+4%) .375 (-3%) .694 (avg) 26.1
1990 CLE AL 128 437 58 110 20 6 12 55 22 20 61 0.252 .257 (-2%) .324 (-12%) .385 (+6%) .710 (-2%) -424.0
1991 CLE AL 13 32 2 4 0 0 0 0 2 3 9 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1991 PIT NL 36 97 9 17 3 4 1 9 0 9 31 0.175 .255 (-31%) .323 (-24%) .384 (-17%) .708 (-20%) 0.0
1991 LAD NL 58 74 12 21 5 1 1 10 0 9 21 0.284 .255 (+11%) .323 (+12%) .384 (+9%) .708 (+10%) 0.0
1992 LAD NL 135 262 33 70 12 5 6 35 11 27 49 0.267 .255 (+4%) .322 (+4%) .377 (+11%) .699 (+8%) 343.3
1993 LAD NL 88 172 26 42 6 2 2 14 4 11 24 0.244 .265 (-8%) .332 (-12%) .403 (-16%) .735 (-14%) -500.5
1994 LAD NL 82 84 16 23 4 0 4 12 1 8 13 0.274 .269 (+2%) .338 (+2%) .424 (+9%) .763 (+6%) 103.3
1995 LAD NL 54 56 6 10 1 1 1 3 0 4 14 0.179 .266 (-33%) .337 (-27%) .417 (-32%) .755 (-30%) -308.3

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.200

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1995 NLDS2 LAN 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
1989 NLCS CHN 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 5 2 19 2 2 4
OF 1004 765 1911 33 40 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1983 TOR OF 7 1 5 0 0 0
1984 TOR 1B 1 0 2 0 0 1
1984 TOR OF 10 2 14 0 2 0
1985 TOR OF 2 0 0 0 0 0
1985 MON OF 64 53 133 3 1 0
1986 MON OF 146 143 325 12 8 3
1987 MON OF 153 147 266 8 5 0
1988 MON OF 71 65 153 2 1 0
1988 CHN OF 65 61 169 1 5 0
1989 CHN OF 74 59 161 3 6 0
1990 CLE 1B 3 2 15 2 2 2
1990 CLE OF 118 102 330 1 3 0
1991 CLE OF 10 9 24 0 0 0
1991 PIT OF 29 23 50 2 2 0
1991 LAN 1B 1 0 2 0 0 1
1991 LAN OF 36 7 35 0 0 0
1992 LAN OF 90 53 130 0 3 0
1993 LAN OF 56 29 75 1 4 0
1994 LAN OF 48 8 29 0 0 0
1995 LAN OF 25 3 12 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 5
Left Field 275
Center Field 425
Right Field 393
Designated Hitter 16

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1995 LAN NL $250,000
1994 LAN NL $600,000
1993 LAN NL $600,000
1992 LAN NL $115,000
1991 CLE AL $750,000
1990 CLE AL $600,000
1989 CHN NL $550,000
1988 MON NL $550,000
1987 MON NL $210,000
1986 MON NL $120,000
Total Career Earnings $4,345,000