Logan Webb

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked San Francisco Giants #11 prospect in 2020
  TRACK RECORD: Webb caught late helium in the 2014 draft cycle. The Giants were convinced enough by what they saw to draft Webb in the fourth round and keep him from a commitment to Cal Poly. He moved methodically through the system and didn't make his upper-level debut until 2018. His 2019 season was stopped on May 1 when he was suspended 80 games for testing positive for a performanceenhancing substance, but he returned in time to make his major league debut on Aug. 17.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: The Giants still have tremendous faith in Webb, whom they believe is one of the best athletes in the system. The righthander starts his arsenal with a low-to-mid-90s fastball that has touched as high as 98 mph, but Webb must refine the command of his fastball. The pitch gets tremendous lateral movement, which Webb hasn't learned how to consistently harness. He backs the fastball with a low-80s slider and mid-80s changeup that he uses in near-equal measure. He also worked in 2019 to make his arm slot consistent on all of his pitches. Once he'd done that, he quickly moved through the system.
  
  THE FUTURE: Webb will have a chance to earn a spot in the back of San Francisco's rotation in spring training. He has a a ceiling of a No. 4 starter.
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  Ranked San Francisco Giants #6 prospect in 2019
  Track Record: A high school quarterback in Rocklin, Calif., Webb burst onto the baseball scouting scene during his senior year before the Giants drafted him in the fourth round in 2014. Webb agreed to an over-slot, $600,000 bonus, signing him away from his commitment to Cal Poly. After making it to low Class A in 2016, Webb blew out his elbow early in the season and needed Tommy John surgery. He returned in June 2017 and completed a career-high 104 innings in 2018, advancing as high as Double-A Richmond.
  
  Scouting Report: Webb has two plus pitches, headlined by a mid- to upper-90s fastball that routinely touches 98 mph. His fastball is described as being heavy, while his low-80s breaking ball has wipeout, swing-and-miss potential with a slurvy shape. The righthander is still working on a third-pitch changeup, but it's well behind his fastball and breaking ball. It often comes across too firm, not creating enough separation from his heater. Webb's control is still raw ever since returning from his surgery and shouldn't currently be considered better than average. He walked roughly four batters per nine innings in 2018, although the Giants were focused on limiting his innings, so he was likely airing it out in short stints more than he will in the future.
  
  The Future: Webb will return to Double-A, where he'll headline Richmond's rotation in 2019. He has more upside than fellow righthanders Shaun Anderson or Sean Hjelle, but he also has significant reliever risk until he further refines his changeup and control.
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  Ranked San Francisco Giants #29 prospect in 2015
  A three-year starter at quarterback in high school, Webb wasn't all that well known in scouting circles heading into his senior year in 2014 because football had kept him off the showcase circuit for the most part. When he started throwing 95-96 mph off the mound as a senior, those football plans were quickly shelved. San Francisco had a built-in advantage because Rocklin, Calif., is not far from Sacramento, so they were able to run in multiple scouts to see him before signing him for $600,000 as a fourth-rounder. Webb's breaking ball has a ways to go, and the Giants will need to work with him on developing his changeup, but he's a relatively fresh, athletic arm, albeit one who was worked pretty hard during his senior season. The Giants let his arm recover in pro ball, throwing him only three times in the Rookielevel Arizona League before shutting him down until instructional league. Webb is a long way from San Francisco, but he's the kind of athletic power arm the Giants have done a great job of developing.

Draft Prospects

• Ranked #214 prospect in 2014 draft
  Webb could go much higher than his ranking thanks to a fast finish to the season. He was more polished as the quarterback for Rocklin High, throwing for nearly 3,800 yards and 47 touchdowns in three seasons. He wasn't a heavy showcase participant but the Cal Poly signee's velocity spiked this spring, making the 6-foot-2, 180-pounder one of Northern California's top prospects. Webb's fastball at times sat in the 94-96 mph range this spring, but he shouldered some heavy workloads, including a 145-pitch start followed by a relief outing three days later where he rarely got out of the 80s. Northern California's popup prospect, Webb's velocity and athleticism could push him as high as the third round if teams believe he is signable.

Minor League Top Prospects

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  Ranked California League #17 prospect in 2018
  Webb made his first full season back from Tommy John surgery a good one. Initially limited to three- and four-inning starts, Webb built back up, put together scoreless streaks of 15 and 17 innings, and got promoted to Double-A in August. His 1.82 ERA would have led the Cal League if he pitched enough innings to qualify. Webb’s powerful 94-97 mph fastball is his main weapon, and it plays up with late movement in the strike zone. His low 80s curveball was his primary secondary and he flashed an upper-80s changeup against lefties, but it was Webb’s aggressiveness with his fastball that carried him to success. “He pitches with a chip on his shoulder,” Visalia manager Joe Mather said. “He just has a knack for getting outs, quick outs, and throwing the ball in the strike zone. Big arm, late movement, throws strikes. It’s what you look for in a starting pitcher.” Webb’s lasted five innings only six times in 26 starts all year, so he still has to build endurance. His secondaries need further work as well, but his big fastball gives him an avenue to the majors as a reliever if needed.

• July, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Webb caught late helium in the 2014 draft cycle. The Giants were convinced enough by what they saw to draft Webb in the fourth round and keep him from a commitment to Cal Poly. He moved methodically through the system and didn’t make his upper-level debut until 2018. His 2019 season was stopped on May 1 when he was suspended 80 games for testing positive for a performanceenhancing substance, but he returned in time to make his major league debut on Aug. 17.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: The Giants still have tremendous faith in Webb, whom they believe is one of the best athletes in the system. The righthander starts his arsenal with a low-to-mid-90s fastball that has touched as high as 98 mph, but Webb must refine the command of his fastball. The pitch gets tremendous lateral movement, which Webb hasn’t learned how to consistently harness. He backs the fastball with a low-80s slider and mid-80s changeup that he uses in near-equal measure. He also worked in 2019 to make his arm slot consistent on all of his pitches. Once he’d done that, he quickly moved through the system.
  
  THE FUTURE: Webb will have a chance to earn a spot in the back of San Francisco’s rotation in spring training. He has a a ceiling of a No. 4 starter. BA GRADE 45 Risk: Medium BA GRADE 45 Risk: Medium
• February, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Webb caught late helium in the 2014 draft cycle. The Giants were convinced enough by what they saw to draft Webb in the fourth round and keep him from a commitment to Cal Poly. He moved methodically through the system and didn't make his upper-level debut until 2018. His 2019 season was stopped on May 1 when he was suspended 80 games for testing positive for a performanceenhancing substance, but he returned in time to make his major league debut on Aug. 17.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: The Giants still have tremendous faith in Webb, whom they believe is one of the best athletes in the system. The righthander starts his arsenal with a low-to-mid-90s fastball that has touched as high as 98 mph, but Webb must refine the command of his fastball. The pitch gets tremendous lateral movement, which Webb hasn't learned how to consistently harness. He backs the fastball with a low-80s slider and mid-80s changeup that he uses in near-equal measure. He also worked in 2019 to make his arm slot consistent on all of his pitches. Once he'd done that, he quickly moved through the system.
  
  THE FUTURE: Webb will have a chance to earn a spot in the back of San Francisco's rotation in spring training. He has a a ceiling of a No. 4 starter.