| Nathan Webb | |
|---|---|
| Baltimore Orioles – No. 84 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born:August 20, 1997 Lee's Summit, Missouri, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Nathan Webb (born August 20,1997) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Baltimore Orioles organization.
Webb attended Lee's Summit North High School in Lee's Summit,Missouri. [1]
Webb was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 34th round,with the 1,033rd overall selection,of the 2016 Major League Baseball draft. [2] He made his professional debut with the rookie–level Arizona League Royals,posting a 5.06 ERA in 12 games out of the bullpen. In 2017,Webb made 12 starts for the rookie–level Burlington Royals,accumulating a 3–5 record and 5.28 ERA with 44 strikeouts in 58.0 innings of work. [3] He remained at the rookie–level for the following two seasons,playing for the Idaho Falls Chukars. He struggled to a 10.42 ERA in 11 games in 2018,but improved to a 4.55 ERA in 13 games (12 starts) in the 2019 season. [4]
Webb did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. [5] He returned to action in 2021,splitting the season between the Single–A Columbia Fireflies and High–A Quad Cities River Bandits. In 35 total games,he registered a 4–3 record and 3.94 ERA with 89 strikeouts and 5 saves in 59+1⁄3 innings pitched. [6]
On November 19, 2021, the Royals added Webb to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. [7] Webb split the 2022 season between the rookie–level Arizona Complex League Royals, Double–A Northwest Arkansas Naturals, and Triple–A Omaha Storm Chasers. In 27 cumulative appearances, he struggled mightily to a 9.99 ERA with 39 strikeouts across 33+1⁄3 innings pitched. [8] On November 15, 2022, Webb was designated for assignment by Kansas City. [9] On November 18, he was non–tendered and became a free agent. [10]
On November 22, 2022, Webb signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates. [11] In March 2023, Webb underwent Tommy John surgery, ruling him out for the entire 2023 season. [12] Webb was released by the Pirates organization on October 16, 2023. [13]
On October 18, 2023, Webb signed a two–year, minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles organization. [14] On May 25, 2024, it was announced that Webb would miss the season after undergoing left Achilles tendon surgery, having suffered the injury while rehabbing from Tommy John. [15]