Jacob Webb

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33+2⁄3innings pitched. [3] He missed the 2015 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. [4] In 2016, he played for the Rookie AdvancedDanville Braves and the Single–ARome Braves, registering a 4.85 ERA in 12+1⁄3 innings with no decisions.

Webb split the 2017 season between the High–A Florida Fire Frogs and the Double-A Mississippi Braves, accumulating a 5–2 record with a 2.07 ERA in 65 innings. He split his 2018 season between Mississippi and the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers, going 3–4 with a 3.15 ERA in 53 innings. [3] The Braves added Webb to their 40-man roster after the 2018 season. [5] During the 2018 offseason, he played for the Estrellas de Oriente of the Dominican Winter League. [6]

Webb opened the 2019 season with the Triple–A Gwinnett Stripers. [3] On April 14, he was added to the major-league roster for the first time. [7] [8] He made his major league debut on April 16, recording one-third of an inning pitched via a strikeout of Ketel Marte. [9] [10] Webb earned his first win and save in a series against the Colorado Rockies. [11] [12] Webb's season ended in August after suffering an elbow impingement. [13] He posted a 4–0 record with a 1.39 ERA over 32+1⁄3 innings in 2019 for the Braves. [13]

In 2020 he had a 0.00 ERA with no decisions in eight relief appearances over 10 innings. [14] On May 17, 2021, Webb accidentally struck New York Mets outfielder Kevin Pillar in the face with a 94 mph (151 km/h) fastball during the seventh inning, which resulted in Pillar suffering several nasal fractures. [15] [16] For 2021, Webb was 5–4 with a 4.19 ERA in 34 relief appearances over 34+1⁄3 innings. [14] The Braves finished with an 88–73 record, clinching the National League East division, and went on to win the 2021 World Series, giving the Braves their first title since 1995. [17]

Webb began the 2022 season in spring training, [18] and was sent to Triple A Gwinnett in March. [19] On April 12, 2022, he was designated for assignment by the Braves. [20] Seven days later, he was claimed by the Arizona Diamondbacks. [21]

Arizona Diamondbacks

On April 19, 2022, Webb was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Diamondbacks. [22] Webb did not make an appearance with the Diamondbacks, spending his entire tenure with Arizona's Triple-A affiliate, the Reno Aces. With Reno, Webb made six relief appearances posting a 10.13 ERA. [23] On June 5, he was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks. [24]

Atlanta Braves (second stint)

On June 7, 2022, Webb was traded to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for cash considerations. [25] The Braves designated Webb for assignment on June 16, [26] and sent him to the Gwinnett Stripers on June 19. [27] In 28 appearances for Gwinnett, he logged a 2-3 record and 5.34 ERA with 35 strikeouts and 3 saves across 30+1⁄3 innings pitched. Webb elected free agency following the season on November 10. [28]

Los Angeles Angels

On November 24, 2022, Webb signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels. [29] He was assigned to the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees to begin the 2023 season, where he made 16 appearances and struggled to a 6.75 ERA with 21 strikeouts in 17+1⁄3 innings pitched. On May 21, Webb's contract was selected to the major league roster. [30] Two days later, he made his first pitching appearance since 2021, throwing a scoreless inning against the Boston Red Sox. In 29 games for the Angels, he registered a 3.98 ERA with 34 strikeouts and 1 save in 31+2⁄3 innings pitched. On August 5, Webb was designated for assignment following the promotion of Kenny Rosenberg. [31]

Baltimore Orioles

On August 7, 2023, Webb was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles. [32] In 25 appearances down the stretch, he recorded a 3.27 ERA with 23 strikeouts over 22 innings of work.

Webb made 60 relief outings for Baltimore in 2024, compiling a 2–5 record and 3.02 ERA with 58 strikeouts across 56+2⁄3 innings pitched. On November 22, 2024, the Orioles non–tendered Webb, making him a free agent. [33]

Texas Rangers

On December 11, 2024, Webb signed a one–year, $1.25 million contract with the Texas Rangers. [34]

Notes

  1. ↑ Not to be confused with Jacob Ryan Webb (born 1999) in the Boston Red Sox organization. [1]

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Jacob Webb
Texas Rangers – No. 71
Pitcher
Born: (1993-08-15) August 15, 1993 (age 31)
Riverside, California, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 16, 2019, for the Atlanta Braves
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