Career Timeline of Logan Webb: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Logan Webb, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Logan Webb is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the San Francisco Giants in MLB. He was drafted by the Giants in the fourth round of the 2014 MLB draft after graduating high school. Webb made his debut in Major League Baseball in 2019 and has been a key part of the Giants' pitching rotation since then.

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2014: Drafted by the Giants

In 2014, Logan Webb was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the fourth round of the MLB draft after high school.

2014: Signing Bonus and Debut

In 2014, the San Francisco Giants selected Logan Webb in the fourth round of the Major League Baseball draft, and he signed for a bonus of $600,000. He debuted professionally with the Arizona League Giants, pitching four innings.

2015: Played with Salem-Keizer Volcanoes

In 2015, Logan Webb played with the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes, compiling a 3–6 record with a 4.92 ERA in 14 starts.

2016: Season with Augusta GreenJackets and Tommy John Surgery

In 2016, Logan Webb played with the Augusta GreenJackets, going 2–3 with a 6.21 ERA in nine starts. He also underwent Tommy John surgery during this year.

2016: Comparison to Madison Bumgarner and Johnny Cueto

In 2022, Logan Webb became the first Giants pitcher to win 15 or more games in a regular season since Madison Bumgarner and Johnny Cueto both accomplished the feat in 2016.

2017: Returned to Salem-Keizer

In 2017, Logan Webb returned to Salem-Keizer, achieving a 2–0 record with a 2.89 ERA in 28 relief innings.

2018: Played for San Jose Giants and Richmond Flying Squirrels

In 2018, Logan Webb pitched for the San Jose Giants and Richmond Flying Squirrels, posting a combined 2–5 record with a 2.41 ERA in 27 games. He was also named a CAL mid-season All-Star.

August 17, 2019: Promotion to Major Leagues and Debut

On August 17, 2019, Logan Webb was promoted to the major leagues by the Giants and made his debut that night against the Arizona Diamondbacks, allowing one run while striking out seven batters in five innings.

2019: MLB Debut

In 2019, Logan Webb made his Major League Baseball debut with the San Francisco Giants.

2020: 2020 Season Performance

During the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, Logan Webb had a 3–4 record with a 5.47 ERA and 46 strikeouts in 54+1⁄3 innings. He also tied for the National League lead in hit by pitch with 7.

2021: Cutter Ditch

In 2021, Logan Webb ditched the cutter pitch in his arsenal.

2021: Regular Season Performance

In the 2021 regular season, Logan Webb had an 11-3 record with a 3.03 ERA and 158 strikeouts in 148+1⁄3 innings. He also earned a salary of $583,000.

December 1, 2022: Named to USA Baseball Team

On December 1, 2022, Logan Webb was announced as a member of the United States national baseball team for the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

2022: Last Homerun by a Pitcher

In 2021, Logan Webb was the starting pitcher in the last game of the season, pitching seven innings and hitting his first career home run in an 11–4 victory. It was the last home run hit by a pitcher before the full-time adoption of the designated hitter by the National League in 2022.

2022: Opening Day Starter and Season Stats

In 2022, Logan Webb was the Giants' opening-day starter, finishing the season with a 15–9 record, a 2.90 ERA, and 163 strikeouts in 192+1⁄3 innings.

January 13, 2023: Contract Agreement for 2023 Season

On January 13, 2023, Logan Webb agreed to a one-year, $4.6 million contract with the Giants for the 2023 season, avoiding salary arbitration.

February 2023: Opted Out of World Baseball Classic

In February 2023, Logan Webb did not appear on the announced Team USA WBC roster. He cited a desire to play with the Giants for the duration of their spring training camp as a motivation for his decision to opt out.

March 30, 2023: Second Consecutive Opening Day Start

On March 30, 2023, Logan Webb made his second consecutive opening-day start for the Giants, recording a career-high 12 strikeouts and breaking Madison Bumgarner's franchise record for most strikeouts by an Opening Day starter.

April 14, 2023: Contract Extension with the Giants

On April 14, 2023, Logan Webb agreed to a five-year, $90 million contract extension with the Giants.

July 9, 2023: First Complete Game and Shutout

On July 9, 2023, Logan Webb pitched his first major-league complete game and first shutout against the Colorado Rockies, striking out 10 batters and allowing 7 hits with no walks.