Ryan Webb

{{Infobox baseball biography

| name = Ryan Webb

| image = Ryan Webb on June 28, 2014.jpg

| image_size = 250

| caption = Webb pitching for the Baltimore Orioles in 2014

| team =

| number =

| position = Pitcher

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1986|2|5}}

| birth_place = Clearwater, Florida, U.S.

| bats = Right

| throws = Right

| debutleague = MLB

| debutdate = July 8

| debutyear = 2009

| debutteam = San Diego Padres

| finalleague = MLB

| finaldate = June 26

| finalyear = 2016

| finalteam = Tampa Bay Rays

| statleague = MLB

| stat1label = Win–loss record

| stat1value = 17–18

| stat2label = Earned run average

| stat2value = 3.43

| stat3label = Strikeouts

| stat3value = 271

| teams =

San Diego Padres ({{mlby|2009}}–{{mlby|2010}})
Florida / Miami Marlins ({{mlby|2011}}–{{mlby|2013}})
Baltimore Orioles ({{mlby|2014}})
Cleveland Indians ({{mlby|2015}})
Tampa Bay Rays ({{mlby|2016}})

}}

Ryan Christopher Webb (born February 5, 1986) is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher. He has pitched in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres, Florida / Miami Marlins, Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Indians, and Tampa Bay Rays. He is the son of former big leaguer Hank Webb.

Prior to playing professionally, he attended Clearwater Central Catholic High School.

Professional career

=Oakland Athletics=

Drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the fourth round of the 2004 Major League Baseball draft, Webb began his professional career that year with the AZL Athletics. He went 1-1 with a 4.87 ERA in eight games within the Arizona League. In {{Baseball year|2005}}, he pitched for the Kane County Cougars, going 5-11 with a 4.76 ERA in 24 games and finished third in the Midwest League in losses and fifth in home runs allowed with 16.

With the Stockton Ports in {{Baseball year|2006}}, he went 8-9 with a 5.28 ERA in 23 starts, and in 20 total starts split between the Ports and Midland RockHounds in {{Baseball year|2007}}, he went 4-11 with a 6.54 ERA. He went 9-8 in 25 games with Midland in {{Baseball year|2008}}.

File:Ryan Webb.jpg]]

=San Diego Padres=

On July 5, 2009, Webb was traded to the San Diego Padres as part of a trade involving Scott Hairston, and was added to the Major League roster.{{cite news|title=Hairston traded to Oakland|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/news/story?id=4307924|access-date=April 14, 2015|agency=Associated Press|work=ESPN.com|date=July 5, 2009}}{{cite news|title=A's acquire OF Scott Hairston from San Diego|url=http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5719772&vkey=pr_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090710165052/http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5719772&vkey=pr_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 10, 2009|access-date=April 14, 2015|work=MLB.com|date=July 5, 2009}} In 28 games with the Padres, he went 2-1 with a 3.86 ERA and 6 holds, striking out 19 in 25.2 innings. Webb opened 2010 with Triple-A Portland, where he pitched in 8 games before being recalled on May 4 to replace the injured Sean Gallagher.{{cite web |url=http://sandiego.padres.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100504&content_id=9785104&vkey=news_sd&c_id=sd |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131109204936/http://sandiego.padres.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100504&content_id=9785104&vkey=news_sd&c_id=sd |url-status=dead |archive-date=November 9, 2013 |title=Gallagher placed on DL; Webb recalled |work=Padres.com |first=Corey |last=Brock |date=May 4, 2010}} When Gallagher returned on May 28, it was Adam Russell who was optioned. Webb was sent down on August 7, and returned for one game on August 20 before being sent down the next day. He was recalled when the rosters expanded on September 1. In 54 games with San Diego in 2010, he went 3-1 with a 2.90 ERA and 9 holds, striking out 44 in 59 innings.

=Florida/Miami Marlins=

Following the 2010 season, Webb was traded with Edward Mujica to the Marlins for Cameron Maybin.{{cite news|last1=Brock|first1=Corey|last2=Frisaro|first2=Joe|title=Padres land Marlins' Maybin for two relievers|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/16095784/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150708203352/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/16095784|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 8, 2015|access-date=April 14, 2015|work=MLB.com|date=November 13, 2010}} Webb made the team in 2011 as a middle reliever. In his Marlins debut, he gave up 3 runs in the top of the 10th against the Mets on April 2, earning the loss. In April, he had an 11-game, 12.1 inning scoreless streak. After feeling soreness in his shoulder after an appearance against the Mariners on June 26, Webb was placed on the disabled list on July 2.{{cite web |url=http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/marlins/2011/07/01/florida-marlins-put-ryan-webb-shoulder-on-disabled-list-call-up-brad-hand-to-start-saturday/ |title=Florida Marlins put Ryan Webb (shoulder) on disabled list, call up Brad Hand to start Saturday |work=The Palm Beach Post |first=Joe |last=Capozzi |date=July 1, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20131109183626/http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/marlins/2011/07/01/florida-marlins-put-ryan-webb-shoulder-on-disabled-list-call-up-brad-hand-to-start-saturday/ |archive-date=November 9, 2013 }} He returned on August 17, and finished the season with Florida. In 2011, he went 2-4 with a 3.20 ERA and 8 holds, striking out 31 in 50.2 innings.

Webb made the team in 2012. After having a rough June and beginning of July, going 1-1 with an 8.16 ERA in 14.1 innings, he was optioned to Triple-A New Orleans when Edward Mujica returned on July 16. After a 3-game stint with the Zephyrs, he returned to Miami when Logan Morrison was placed on the disabled list on July 29. In 65 games with Miami, he went 4-3 with a 4.03 ERA and 10 holds, striking out 44 in 60.1 innings.

On January 18, 2013, Webb signed a one-year, $975,000 deal with the Marlins to avoid arbitration for the first time.{{cite web |url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2013-01-18/sports/fl-miami-marlins-webb-contract-0119-20130118_1_justin-nicolino-tom-koehler-ryan-webb |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130128201549/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2013-01-18/sports/fl-miami-marlins-webb-contract-0119-20130118_1_justin-nicolino-tom-koehler-ryan-webb |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 28, 2013 |title=Marlins, Webb agree to deal, avoid arbitration |work=Sun-Sentinel |first=Juan C. |last=Rodriguez |date=January 18, 2013}} He had a 13-game, 17.1 inning scoreless streak starting on April 23 and ending on May 21. Webb played all of 2013 with Miami, where in a career-high 66 appearances, he went 2-6 with a 2.91 ERA and a career-low 4 holds, striking out 54 in 80.1 innings. Webb fell one appearance short of earning a $10,000 bonus, which came at 67 appearances. After the season, Webb was non-tendered by Miami, becoming a free agent.{{cite news|last1=Rodriguez|first1=Juan C.|title=Marlins do not offer contracts to Webb, Coghlan|url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2013-12-03/sports/sfl-marlins-nontenders-20131202_1_chris-coghlan-ryan-webb-cameron-maybin-deal|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303220528/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2013-12-03/sports/sfl-marlins-nontenders-20131202_1_chris-coghlan-ryan-webb-cameron-maybin-deal|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 3, 2016|access-date=April 14, 2015|work=Sun Sentinel|date=December 3, 2013}}

=Baltimore Orioles=

On December 10, 2013, Webb signed a two-year, $4.5 million deal with the Baltimore Orioles.{{cite news|title=Orioles Sign RHP Ryan Webb To $4.5M 2-Year Deal|url=http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2013/12/10/orioles-sign-rhp-ryan-webb-to-2-year-deal/|access-date=April 14, 2015|agency=Associated Press|publisher=CBS Baltimore|date=December 10, 2013}} On May 7 Webb picked up his first win in an Orioles jersey pitching in relief against the Tampa Bay Rays. Webb earned his second victory of the season 3 nights later when Steve Clevenger hit a walk-off double after Webb had worked the top of the 10th inning. Despite owning an ERA of 3.80 in 42 games for the O's, Webb was optioned to the minors on August 1. He was designated for assignment on April 6, 2015.

=Los Angeles Dodgers=

On April 9, 2015, Webb was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers (along with minor league catcher Brian Ward and a competitive balance draft pick) in exchange for minor leaguers Ben Rowen and Chris O'Brien.{{cite news|last1=Dilbeck|first1=Steve|title=Dodgers pick up reliever Ryan Webb from the Orioles|url=http://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/dodgersnow/la-sp-dn-dodgers-acquire-ryan-webb-20150409-story.html|access-date=April 14, 2015|work=Los Angeles Times|date=April 9, 2015}}{{cite news|last1=Encina|first1=Eduardo A.|title=Orioles send Ryan Webb to Dodgers as part of five-piece trade|url=http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/blog/bal-orioles-make-fivepiece-trade-with-dodgers-20150409-story.html|access-date=April 14, 2015|work=Baltimore Sun|date=April 9, 2015}} The Dodgers outrighted him to the minors on April 12.{{cite news|last1=Gurnick|first1=Ken|title=Dodgers outright Webb to Triple-A Oklahoma City|url=http://m.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article/117926266/los-angeles-dodgers-outright-ryan-webb-to-triple-a-oklahoma-city|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150416051235/http://m.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article/117926266/los-angeles-dodgers-outright-ryan-webb-to-triple-a-oklahoma-city|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 16, 2015|access-date=April 14, 2015|work=MLB.com|date=April 12, 2015}} He accepted the assignment to AAA but the Dodgers released him the following day, on April 13.{{cite news|last1=Gurnick|first1=Ken|title=Dodgers release reliever Webb|url=http://m.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article/118032704/dodgers-release-reliever-webb|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150416112338/http://m.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article/118032704/dodgers-release-reliever-webb|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 16, 2015|access-date=April 14, 2015|work=MLB.com|date=April 13, 2015}}

=Cleveland Indians=

On April 14, 2015, Webb signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians.{{cite web|url=http://m.indians.mlb.com/news/article/118096522/indians-sign-right-handed-reliever-ryan-webb-to-minor-league-deal|title=Tribe signs reliever Webb to Minor League deal|work=mlb.com|first=Jordan|last=Bastian|date=April 13, 2015|access-date=April 14, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150417015625/http://m.indians.mlb.com/news/article/118096522/indians-sign-right-handed-reliever-ryan-webb-to-minor-league-deal|archive-date=April 17, 2015}} Webb's contract was purchased by the Indians on April 29, 2015, when he was added to the Indians' active roster.{{cite web|title=Indians promote RHP Ryan Webb from Columbus; designate OF Jerry Sands for assignment|url=http://m.indians.mlb.com/news/article/121277292/indians-promote-ryan-webb|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150514161257/http://m.indians.mlb.com/news/article/121277292/indians-promote-ryan-webb|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 14, 2015|access-date=April 29, 2015}} He became a free agent following the season.

=Tampa Bay Rays=

File:Ryan Webb on June 26, 2016.jpg]]

On February 18, 2016, Webb signed a one-year major league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays for the 2016 season.{{cite web |url=http://www.foxsports.com/florida/story/tampa-bay-rays-sign-ryan-webb-021816 |title=Rays add righty Ryan Webb to help bolster bullpen |website=Fox Sports |date=February 18, 2016 |access-date=September 1, 2021}} He was designated for assignment on June 27, and released on July 4, 2016.{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/06/ryan-webb-dfa-rays.html|title=Rays Designate Ryan Webb For Assignment|last=Adams|first=Steve|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=June 27, 2016|access-date=June 27, 2016}}

=Chicago White Sox=

On July 8, 2016, the White Sox signed Webb to a minor league contract.{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/07/white-sox-to-sign-ryan-webb.html|title=White Sox To Sign Ryan Webb|last=Todd|first=Jeff|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=July 8, 2016|access-date=July 28, 2016}} On July 21, Webb was placed on the disabled list. He was released on August 31.

=Milwaukee Brewers=

On December 8, 2016, Webb signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers. On March 22, 2017, he was released.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/03/brewers-release-joba-chamberlain-ryan-webb.html|title=Brewers Release Joba Chamberlain, Ryan Webb|last=Todd|first=Jeff|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=March 22, 2017|access-date=March 28, 2017}}

{{cite web|last1=Adams|first1=Steve|title=Giants Sign Ryan Webb To Minor League Deal|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/04/giants-sign-ryan-webb.html|website=MLBTradeRumors.com|date=5 April 2017 |access-date=5 April 2017}}

=San Francisco Giants=

On March 27, 2017, Webb signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants. He was released on June 10.

=Chicago Cubs=

On June 11, 2018, Webb signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs.{{cite tweet|user=RosterRoundup|number=1002583330863419393|title=Twitter post}} {{dead link|date=June 2023}} He was released on August 10, 2018.

=Somerset Patriots=

On August 25, 2018, Webb signed with the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.{{cite web|url=http://www.somersetpatriots.com/news/?article_id=3580|title=Patriots Ink MLB Pitcher Ryan Webb|work=Somerset Patriots|date=August 25, 2018|access-date=August 25, 2018}} He became a free agent following the 2018 season. In 6 games (2 starts) 10 innings he went 0-0 with a 3.60 ERA with 10 strikeouts.

Pitching style

Webb is a sinkerballer, throwing his sinker mainly around 93 mph (95 mph in 2011). His secondary pitch is a slider in the mid 80s (his primary off-speed pitch to right-handed hitters), a changeup, also in the mid 80s (his primary off-speed pitch to left-handed hitters), and rarely throwing a four seam fastball at 92 mph.{{cite web|title=PITCHf/x Player Card: Ryan Webb|url=http://brooksbaseball.net/player_cards/player_card.php?player=444436|publisher=BrooksBaseball.net|access-date=30 April 2012}}