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Ryan Webb

Ryan Webb
Webb pitching for the Baltimore Orioles in 2014
Pitcher
Born: (1986-02-05) February 5, 1986 (age 38)
Clearwater, Florida, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 8, 2009, for the San Diego Padres
Last MLB appearance
June 26, 2016, for the Tampa Bay Rays
MLB statistics
Win–loss record17–18
Earned run average3.43
Strikeouts271
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Teams

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 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 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 2007, he went 4-11 with a 6.54 ERA. He went 9-8 in 25 games with Midland in 2008.

Webb pitching for the San Diego Padres in 2010

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.[1][2] 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.[3] 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.[4] 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.[5] 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.[6] 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.[7]

Baltimore Orioles

On December 10, 2013, Webb signed a two-year, $4.5 million deal with the Baltimore Orioles.[8] 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.[9][10] The Dodgers outrighted him to the minors on April 12.[11] He accepted the assignment to AAA but the Dodgers released him the following day, on April 13.[12]

Cleveland Indians

On April 14, 2015, Webb signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians.[13] Webb's contract was purchased by the Indians on April 29, 2015, when he was added to the Indians' active roster.[14] He became a free agent following the season.

Tampa Bay Rays

Webb pitching for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2016

On February 18, 2016, Webb signed a one-year major league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays for the 2016 season.[15] He was designated for assignment on June 27, and released on July 4, 2016.[16]

Chicago White Sox

On July 8, 2016, the White Sox signed Webb to a minor league contract.[17] 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.[18] [19]

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.[20] 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.[21] 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.[22]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Hairston traded to Oakland". ESPN.com. Associated Press. July 5, 2009. Retrieved April 14, 2015.
  2. ^ "A's acquire OF Scott Hairston from San Diego". MLB.com. July 5, 2009. Archived from the original on July 10, 2009. Retrieved April 14, 2015.
  3. ^ Brock, Corey (May 4, 2010). "Gallagher placed on DL; Webb recalled". Padres.com. Archived from the original on November 9, 2013.
  4. ^ Brock, Corey; Frisaro, Joe (November 13, 2010). "Padres land Marlins' Maybin for two relievers". MLB.com. Retrieved April 14, 2015.
  5. ^ Capozzi, Joe (July 1, 2011). "Florida Marlins put Ryan Webb (shoulder) on disabled list, call up Brad Hand to start Saturday". The Palm Beach Post. Archived from the original on November 9, 2013.
  6. ^ Rodriguez, Juan C. (January 18, 2013). "Marlins, Webb agree to deal, avoid arbitration". Sun-Sentinel. Archived from the original on January 28, 2013.
  7. ^ Rodriguez, Juan C. (December 3, 2013). "Marlins do not offer contracts to Webb, Coghlan". Sun Sentinel. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved April 14, 2015.
  8. ^ "Orioles Sign RHP Ryan Webb To $4.5M 2-Year Deal". CBS Baltimore. Associated Press. December 10, 2013. Retrieved April 14, 2015.
  9. ^ Dilbeck, Steve (April 9, 2015). "Dodgers pick up reliever Ryan Webb from the Orioles". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 14, 2015.
  10. ^ Encina, Eduardo A. (April 9, 2015). "Orioles send Ryan Webb to Dodgers as part of five-piece trade". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved April 14, 2015.
  11. ^ Gurnick, Ken (April 12, 2015). "Dodgers outright Webb to Triple-A Oklahoma City". MLB.com. Archived from the original on April 16, 2015. Retrieved April 14, 2015.
  12. ^ Gurnick, Ken (April 13, 2015). "Dodgers release reliever Webb". MLB.com. Archived from the original on April 16, 2015. Retrieved April 14, 2015.
  13. ^ Bastian, Jordan (April 13, 2015). "Tribe signs reliever Webb to Minor League deal". mlb.com. Archived from the original on April 17, 2015. Retrieved April 14, 2015.
  14. ^ "Indians promote RHP Ryan Webb from Columbus; designate OF Jerry Sands for assignment". Archived from the original on May 14, 2015. Retrieved April 29, 2015.
  15. ^ "Rays add righty Ryan Webb to help bolster bullpen". Fox Sports. February 18, 2016. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
  16. ^ Adams, Steve (June 27, 2016). "Rays Designate Ryan Webb For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 27, 2016.
  17. ^ Todd, Jeff (July 8, 2016). "White Sox To Sign Ryan Webb". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 28, 2016.
  18. ^ Todd, Jeff (March 22, 2017). "Brewers Release Joba Chamberlain, Ryan Webb". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
  19. ^ Adams, Steve (April 5, 2017). "Giants Sign Ryan Webb To Minor League Deal". MLBTradeRumors.com. Retrieved April 5, 2017.
  20. ^ @RosterRoundup (June 1, 2018). "Twitter post" (Tweet) – via Twitter. [dead link‍]
  21. ^ "Patriots Ink MLB Pitcher Ryan Webb". Somerset Patriots. August 25, 2018. Retrieved August 25, 2018.
  22. ^ "PITCHf/x Player Card: Ryan Webb". BrooksBaseball.net. Retrieved April 30, 2012.
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