Logan Webb, the San Francisco Giants’ ace pitcher, continues his stellar performance on the mound. In his latest outing against the New York Mets, Webb tossed eight scoreless innings, allowing only six hits while walking one and striking out four. This dominant display extended his scoreless innings streak to a career-high 19 and further solidified his position as one of the league’s top pitchers.
Webb’s impressive start was not only the longest of his 2024 campaign but also marked his fourth consecutive outing where he completed at least seven innings. During this stretch, he has compiled a remarkable 3-0 record with a 0.94 ERA, allowing only three earned runs over 29 innings pitched. According to Sarah Langs of MLB.com, Dereck Rodriguez was the last Giants pitcher to accomplish this feat back in 2018, while Tim Lincecum holds the franchise record with four consecutive starts of seven or more scoreless innings in 2011.
Beyond his recent success, Webb has consistently maintained a low ERA throughout his career. Since 2022, he boasts the lowest ERA (3.02) among pitchers with 400 or more innings pitched, surpassing notable names like Zac Gallen, Gerrit Cole, Framber Valdez, and Sandy Alcantara. Notably, Webb is the only pitcher among this group who has yet to make an All-Star team, highlighting his consistent excellence despite the lack of recognition.
After a challenging spring training and an uncharacteristic start against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Webb appears to have fully regained his form. Manager Bob Melvin has expressed his admiration for Webb’s unwavering dedication to improvement, particularly his ability to establish the inside part of the plate to right-handers more effectively than ever before. Melvin also praised Webb’s improved time to the plate and his refined pickoff move.
The Giants will rely heavily on Webb’s continued dominance, especially in light of Blake Snell’s recent placement on the 15-day injured list with a left adductor strain. Webb’s ability to deliver consistent outings will be crucial as the Giants navigate the upcoming challenges in their schedule.
