Nathan Webb (baseball)
| Nathan Webb | |
|---|---|
| Baltimore Orioles | |
| 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.
Career
[edit]Webb attended Lee's Summit North High School in Lee's Summit, Missouri.[1]
Kansas City Royals
[edit]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]
Pittsburgh Pirates
[edit]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]
Baltimore Orioles
[edit]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]
References
[edit]- ^ "Former LS North Pitcher Takes Next Step To Pitch For KC Royals". Lee's Summit Tribune.
- ^ "Royals draft pick Nathan Webb of Lee's Summit North already has a World Series ring". kansascity.com.
- ^ "Nathan Webb Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. 9 December 2021. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
- ^ "Nathan Webb - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
- ^ "Get to know a Royals prospect: Nathan Webb". royalsfarmreport.com. 22 March 2022. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
- ^ "MJ Melendez, Nick Pratto added to Royals' 40-man roster". MLB.com.
- ^ "Pirates' Nathan Webb: Reassigned to minor-league camp". cbssports.com. 14 March 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
- ^ "The Royals made a flurry of roster moves on Tuesday. Here's why … and what it means". amp.kansascity.com. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
- ^ "Royals non-tender Brentz and Webb, making both free agents". ballysports.com. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
- ^ "Nathan Webb signed to Minor League deal". bucsdugout.com. 22 November 2022. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
- ^ "Pirates' Minor League pitcher Nathan Webb discusses Tommy John surgery, rehab". Bucs Dugout. August 25, 2023.
- ^ "Transactions".
- ^ "Orioles' Nathan Webb: Latches on with Baltimore". cbssports.com. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
- ^ "Beltway Notes: Wood, Thomas, Wells, Webb". mlbtraderumors.com. 25 May 2024. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference (Minors)