Jacob Webb

{{Infobox baseball biography

|name = Jacob Webb

|image =

|team = Texas Rangers

|number = 71

|position = Pitcher

|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1993|8|15}}

|birth_place = Riverside, California, U.S.

|bats = Right

|throws = Right

|debutleague = MLB

|debutdate = April 16

|debutyear = 2019

|debutteam = Atlanta Braves

|statleague = MLB

|statyear = May 12, 2025

|stat1label = Win–loss record

|stat1value = 14–12

|stat2label = Earned run average

|stat2value = 3.13

|stat3label = Strikeouts

|stat3value = 200

|teams =

Atlanta Braves ({{mlby|2019}}–{{mlby|2021}})
Los Angeles Angels ({{mlby|2023}})
Baltimore Orioles ({{mlby|2023}}–{{mlby|2024}})
Texas Rangers ({{mlby|2025}}–present)

|awards =

World Series champion ({{wsy|2021}})

}}

Jacob Lawrence Webb{{efn|Not to be confused with Jacob Ryan Webb (born 1999) in the Boston Red Sox organization.{{cite web |url=https://www.milb.com/player/jacob-webb-701288 |title=Jacob Webb Stats, Fantasy & News |website=MiLB.com |accessdate=October 15, 2022}}}} (born August 15, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Angels, and Baltimore Orioles. He played college baseball at Tabor College and was selected by the Braves in the 18th round of the 2014 MLB draft.

Career

Webb attended Riverside Polytechnic High School in Riverside, California, and played college baseball at Tabor College in Kansas. He was selected by the Atlanta Braves in the 18th round of the 2014 MLB draft.{{cite web|url=https://www.hillsborofreepress.com/sports/college-sports/ticket-to-the-majors|title=Ticket to the Majors|author=Janae Rempel|website=Hillsboro Free Press|date=June 17, 2014|access-date=December 14, 2018}}

=Atlanta Braves=

Webb made his professional debut in 2014 with the Rookie-level Gulf Coast Braves, going 2–1 with a 2.14 earned run average (ERA) in {{frac|33|2|3}} innings pitched.{{cite web|url=http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/profile.asp?ID=188279|title=Jacob Webb|website=The Baseball Cube|access-date=April 14, 2019}} He missed the 2015 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery.{{cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/milb/news/late-rounder-webb-one-step-from-reaching-atlanta-braves/c-301243158|title=Toolshed: Webb slings onto Braves' 40-man|author=Sam Dykstra|website=MiLB.com|date=November 30, 2018|access-date=April 14, 2019}} In 2016, he played for the Rookie Advanced Danville Braves and the Single–A Rome Braves, registering a 4.85 ERA in {{frac|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. The Braves added Webb to their 40-man roster after the 2018 season.{{cite web |author=Bowman |first=Mark |date=November 20, 2018 |title=Braves add 4 prospects to 40-man roster |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/braves-add-4-prospects-to-40-man-roster/c-300952832 |access-date=December 14, 2018 |website=MLB.com}} During the 2018 offseason, he played for the Estrellas de Oriente of the Dominican Winter League.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/team.cgi?id=30901a58 |title=2018-19 Estrellas de Oriente|website=Baseball-Reference.com|access-date=April 14, 2019}}

Webb opened the 2019 season with the Triple–A Gwinnett Stripers. On April 14, he was added to the major-league roster for the first time.{{cite web |author=Rodney |first=Sean |date=April 15, 2019 |title=Ex-Mavericks pitcher Webb called up to big leagues with Atlanta |url=https://medicinehatnews.com/sports/local-sports/2019/04/15/ex-mavericks-pitcher-webb-called-up-to-big-leagues-with-atlanta/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190416052958/https://medicinehatnews.com/sports/local-sports/2019/04/15/ex-mavericks-pitcher-webb-called-up-to-big-leagues-with-atlanta/ |archive-date=2019-04-16 |access-date=April 30, 2019 |website=Medicine Hat News}}{{cite web|title=Transactions for April 15|url=https://journaltimes.com/transactions-for-april/article_8ff743b1-bfc2-518f-a95d-7bae1cb84081.html|access-date=April 30, 2019|website=Racine Journal Times|date=April 15, 2019}} He made his major league debut on April 16, recording one-third of an inning pitched via a strikeout of Ketel Marte.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/ATL/ATL201904160.shtml|title=Arizona Diamondbacks at Atlanta Braves Box Score, April 16, 2019|website=Baseball-Reference.com|access-date=April 16, 2019}}{{cite news |title=5 notable stats from Braves' comeback win |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/baseball/notable-stats-from-braves-comeback-win/8PmK70hyN9zr9NckpkSDwM/ |access-date=April 30, 2019 |work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |date=April 28, 2019}} Webb earned his first win and save in a series against the Colorado Rockies.{{Cite web |last=Odum |first=Charles |date=2019-04-28 |title=Donaldson hits 3-run HR in 8th as Braves rally past Rockies |url=https://apnews.com/donaldson-hits-3-run-hr-in-8th-as-braves-rally-past-rockies-47dd3c64485a4899b0e3100ed60263eb |access-date=2025-05-05 |website=Associated Press |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Odum |first=Charles |date=2019-04-29 |title=Albies' HR backs Soroka's strong start, Braves beat Padres |url=https://apnews.com/albies-hr-backs-sorokas-strong-start-braves-beat-padres-79780df6bc7e44b1932507ed2e5346a2 |access-date=2025-05-05 |website=Associated Press |language=en-US}} Webb's season ended in August after suffering an elbow impingement. He posted a 4–0 record with a 1.39 ERA over {{frac|32|1|3}} innings in 2019 for the Braves.{{Cite web |last=Newberry |first=Paul |date=2019-08-20 |title=Braves reliever Jacob Webb done for season with elbow injury |url=https://apnews.com/braves-reliever-jacob-webb-done-for-season-with-elbow-injury-52f26325a11046babb39f01df9e01bc6 |access-date=2025-05-05 |website=Associated Press |language=en-US}}

In 2020 he had a 0.00 ERA with no decisions in eight relief appearances over 10 innings.{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/webbja01.shtml|title=Jacob Webb Stats|website=Baseball-Reference.com}} On May 17, 2021, Webb accidentally struck New York Mets outfielder Kevin Pillar in the face with a {{convert|94|mph|kph|abbr=on|adj=on}} fastball during the seventh inning, which resulted in Pillar suffering several nasal fractures.{{Cite news|last=Mather|first=Victor|date=May 18, 2021|title=Mets' Pillar Has Multiple Fractures After Fastball to Face|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/18/sports/baseball/kevin-pillar-jacob-webb-hbp.html|access-date=May 18, 2021|issn=0362-4331}}{{Citation|title=Mets' Kevin Pillar hit in face by 94 mph fastball that got away from Braves pitcher Jacob Webb| date=May 18, 2021 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjjZFj5dhLk|language=en|access-date=May 18, 2021}} For 2021, Webb was 5–4 with a 4.19 ERA in 34 relief appearances over {{frac|34|1|3}} innings. 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.{{Cite web |last=Castrovince |first=Anthony |date=2021-11-03 |title=Braves win 1st World Series title since 1995 |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/braves-win-world-series-2021 |access-date=2025-05-05 |website=MLB.com |language=en-US}}

Webb began the 2022 season in spring training,{{cite news |last1=Burns |first1=Gabriel |title=Jacob Webb is healthy and ready to pick up where he left off |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/baseball/jacob-webb-healthy-and-ready-pick-where-left-off/Kv434WtP6mPqWvjbszhF7K/ |access-date=April 19, 2022 |work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |date=February 20, 2022}} and was sent to Triple A Gwinnett in March.{{cite news |last1=Bowman |first1=Mark |title=Roster taking shape; Wright, Webb optioned |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/kyle-wright-jacob-webb-optioned-by-braves |access-date=April 19, 2022 |work=MLB.com |date=March 24, 2022}} On April 12, 2022, he was designated for assignment by the Braves.{{cite news |last1=Toscano |first1=Justin |title=Braves shuffle roster following short starts |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-shuffle-roster-following-short-starts/C2G67NENHNERRKSXFCOR2YQ3LQ/ |access-date=April 19, 2022 |work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |date=April 12, 2022}} Seven days later, he was claimed by the Arizona Diamondbacks.{{cite news |last1=Toscano |first1=Justin |title=Braves designate Sean Newcomb for assignment, option Huascar Ynoa |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-designate-sean-newcomb-for-assignment-option-huascar-ynoa/4ESRUM47AZAKXF4EYHU35SS7T4/ |access-date=April 19, 2022 |work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |date=April 19, 2022}}

=Arizona Diamondbacks=

On April 19, 2022, Webb was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Diamondbacks.{{Cite web |last=Franco |first=Anthony |date=2022-04-19 |title=Diamondbacks Claim Jacob Webb, Designate Stuart Fairchild |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/04/diamondbacks-claim-jacob-webb-designate-stuart-fairchild.html |access-date=2025-05-05 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}} 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.{{Cite web |title=Injuries & Moves: Webb reacquired; McHugh on IL |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/braves-injuries-and-roster-moves |access-date=June 7, 2022 |website=MLB.com |language=en}} On June 5, he was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks.{{Cite web |date=2022-06-05 |title=Diamondbacks' Jacob Webb: Designated for assignment |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/diamondbacks-jacob-webb-designated-for-assignment/ |access-date=2025-05-05 |website=CBS Sports |language=en-US |agency=RotoWire}}

= Atlanta Braves (second stint) =

On June 7, 2022, Webb was traded to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for cash considerations.{{Cite web |date=2022-06-07 |title=Reliever Jacob Webb returns to Braves in deal with Arizona |url=https://apnews.com/article/mlb-sports-oakland-athletics-jacob-webb-arizona-ba2254208942cc27ebe76774228525bb |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220607205605/https://apnews.com/article/mlb-sports-oakland-athletics-jacob-webb-arizona-ba2254208942cc27ebe76774228525bb |archive-date=2022-06-07 |access-date=2025-05-05 |website=Associated Press |language=en-US}} The Braves designated Webb for assignment on June 16,{{Cite web |last=Trotto |first=Sarah |date=2022-06-18 |title=Cubs' Contreras gets 3 hits and steal, beats brother, Braves |url=https://apnews.com/article/mlb-sports-willson-contreras-william-atlanta-braves-996370d3a540993435fdcd6ae029285d |access-date=2025-05-05 |website=Associated Press |language=en-US |quote=RHP Jacob Webb was outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett after he was designated for assignment Thursday.}} and sent him to the Gwinnett Stripers on June 19.{{cite news |last1=Toscano |first1=Justin |title=Braves outfielder Michael Harris has fun collecting headbands |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-outfielder-michael-harris-has-fun-collecting-headbands/E3MZPHBQ6NB4RBTFJUQAQQZSL4/ |access-date=June 20, 2022 |work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |date=June 19, 2022}} In 28 appearances for Gwinnett, he logged a 2-3 record and 5.34 ERA with 35 strikeouts and 3 saves across {{fraction|30|1|3}} innings pitched. Webb elected free agency following the season on November 10.{{Cite web |last=Pontes |first=Geoff |date=2022-11-13 |title=2022-23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams |url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2022-23-minor-league-free-agents-for-all-30-mlb-teams/?amphtml |access-date=2025-05-05 |website=Baseball America |language=en-US}}

=Los Angeles Angels=

On November 24, 2022, Webb signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels.{{Cite web |last=Polishuk |first=Mark |date=2022-11-24 |title=Angels Sign Jacob Webb To Minors Contract |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/11/angels-sign-jacob-webb-to-minors-contract.html |access-date=2025-05-05 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}} 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 {{fraction|17|1|3}} innings pitched. On May 21, Webb's contract was selected to the major league roster.{{cite news |title=Angels activate Aaron Loup off IL as part of bullpen moves |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/37702452/angels-activate-aaron-loup-il-part-bullpen-moves |access-date=May 23, 2023 |agency=Associated Press |work=ESPN.com |date=May 21, 2023}} 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 {{fraction|31|2|3}} innings pitched. On August 5, Webb was designated for assignment following the promotion of Kenny Rosenberg.{{Cite web |date=2023-08-05 |title=Angels' Jacob Webb: Removed from 40-man roster |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/angels-jacob-webb-removed-from-40-man-roster/ |access-date=2025-05-05 |website=CBS Sports |language=en-US |agency=RotoWire}}

=Baltimore Orioles=

On August 7, 2023, Webb was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles.{{Cite web |date=2023-08-07 |title=Orioles' Jacob Webb: Lands in Baltimore |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/orioles-jacob-webb-lands-in-baltimore/ |access-date=2025-05-05 |website=CBS Sports |language=en-US |agency=RotoWire}} 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 {{fraction|56|2|3}} innings pitched. On November 22, 2024, the Orioles non–tendered Webb, making him a free agent.{{Cite web |last=Rill |first=Jake |date=2024-11-23 |title=O's non-tender Webb, settle with Rivera |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/orioles-non-tender-jacob-webb |access-date=2025-05-05 |website=MLB.com |language=en-US}}

=Texas Rangers=

On December 11, 2024, Webb signed a one–year, $1.25 million contract with the Texas Rangers.{{Cite web |last=Grant |first=Evan |date=2024-12-11 |title=Texas Rangers agree to one-year deal with relief pitcher Jacob Webb |url=https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/rangers/2024/12/11/texas-rangers-pitcher-jacob-webb/ |access-date=December 11, 2024 |website=Dallas Morning News |language=en}}