| Nathan Webb | |
|---|---|
| Baltimore Orioles – No. 95 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: August 20, 1997 Lee's Summit, Missouri | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Nathan Webb (born August 20, 1997) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Baltimore Orioles organization.
Webb attended Lee's Summit North High School in Lee's Summit, Missouri.
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]
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]
On October 18, 2023, Webb signed a two–year, minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles organization.[13]