Nathan Webb (baseball)

Nathan Webb (born August 20, 1997) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Baltimore Orioles organization.

Nathan Webb
Baltimore Orioles
Pitcher
Born: (1997-08-20) August 20, 1997
Lee's Summit, Missouri
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Career

Webb attended Lee's Summit North High School in Lee's Summit, Missouri.

Kansas City Royals

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.[1] 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.[2] 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.[3]

Webb did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] 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.[5]

On November 19, 2021, the Royals added Webb to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[6] 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.[7] On November 15, 2022, Webb was designated for assignment by Kansas City.[8] On November 18, he was non–tendered and became a free agent.[9]

Pittsburgh Pirates

On November 22, 2022, Webb signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.[10] In March 2023, Webb underwent Tommy John surgery, ruling him out for the entire 2023 season.[11] Webb was released by the Pirates organization on October 16, 2023.[12]

Baltimore Orioles

On October 18, 2023, Webb signed a two–year, minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles organization.[13]

References
  1. "Royals draft pick Nathan Webb of Lee's Summit North already has a World Series ring". kansascity.com.
  2. "Nathan Webb Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
  3. "Nathan Webb - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
  4. "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
  5. "Get to know a Royals prospect: Nathan Webb". royalsfarmreport.com. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
  6. "MJ Melendez, Nick Pratto added to Royals' 40-man roster". MLB.com.
  7. "Pirates' Nathan Webb: Reassigned to minor-league camp". cbssports.com. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
  8. "The Royals made a flurry of roster moves on Tuesday. Here's why … and what it means". amp.kansascity.com. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
  9. "Royals non-tender Brentz and Webb, making both free agents". ballysports.com. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
  10. "Nathan Webb signed to Minor League deal". bucsdugout.com. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
  11. "Pirates' Minor League pitcher Nathan Webb discusses Tommy John surgery, rehab". Bucs Dugout. August 25, 2023.
  12. https://www.milb.com/transactions/2023-10-16
  13. "Orioles' Nathan Webb: Latches on with Baltimore". cbssports.com. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
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