Jacob Webb

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Chicago Cubs · Pitcher

Age 326' 2" · 210 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

At 32 years old, Webb operates primarily as a relief pitcher for the Cubs with mixed results in early 2026, carrying a 3-2 record with 2 saves, 45 strikeouts, a 3.47 ERA, and 1.35 WHIP across 36.1 innings. While his 2025 season showed promise with a sub-3.00 ERA and strong strikeout rate, his current campaign has seen both his ERA and WHIP deteriorate noticeably, suggesting he may be losing some of the dominance that made him a Mid-Season All-Star earlier in his career. His role remains fluid in a crowded Cubs bullpen, limiting his save opportunities and win totals, though his strikeout rate remains a valuable asset for deep leagues. Fantasy managers should view Webb as a depth option rather than a cornerstone reliever, monitoring his ERA and WHIP closely as indicators of whether his early-season struggles represent a temporary blip or a troubling downward trend.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2019	Atlanta Braves	36	4	0	2	1.39	1.11	28	32.1	12
2020	Atlanta Braves	8	0	0	0	0.00	1.20	10	10.0	5
2021	Atlanta Braves	34	5	4	1	4.19	1.51	33	34.1	14
2023	2 teams▼	54	1	1	1	3.69	1.29	57	53.2	30
2024	Baltimore Orioles	60	2	5	2	3.02	1.18	58	56.2	27
2025	Texas Rangers	55	5	4	1	3.00	1.03	58	66.0	19
2026	Chicago Cubs	38	3	2	3	3.29	1.33	46	38.1	15
Career	Totals	285	20	16	10	3.03	1.22	290	291.1	122

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2014	GCL Braves	11	6	2	1	0	2.14	1.13	31	33.2	8
2016	2 teams▼	14	0	0	0	2	4.85	1.46	31	13	9
2017	2 teams▼	38	0	5	2	2	2.07	1.26	74	65.1	36
2018	2 teams▼	51	0	3	4	18	3.15	1.09	69	54.1	23
2019	2 teams▼	11	1	0	1	1	6.35	1.59	13	11.1	9
2021	Gwinnett Stripers	24	0	1	2	6	3.00	1.00	34	24.0	7
2022	2 teams▼	34	0	2	3	3	6.06	1.15	42	35.2	9
2023	Salt Lake Bees	16	1	1	3	1	6.75	1.85	21	17.1	12
2024	2 teams▼	4	0	0	0	0	10.80	2.10	2	3.1	2
2025	Round Rock Express	3	0	0	0	0	2.70	1.20	4	3.1	1
Career	Totals	206	8	14	16	33	3.68	1.24	321	261.1	116

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Game Log2026 season

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Pitching Analytics2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo94.1 mph

Avg Spin2407 rpm

Whiff %32.8%

K %27.7%

BB %9.0%

Hard Hit %47.1%

Barrel %8.7%

xERA4.37

xBA Against0.254

xSLG Against0.411

BA Against0.242

SLG Against0.376

GB%39.0%

FB%28.6%

What These Stats Mean

FB Velo — Average fastball velocity. Harder throwers generate more swings and misses, setting up every other pitch in their arsenal. Velocity is the foundation of strikeout upside.

Avg Spin — Average spin rate across all pitches. Higher spin creates more movement and makes pitches harder to square up — elite spinners run better strikeout and batting average against numbers.

Whiff % — Swings-and-misses per swing. The most direct measure of a pitcher's ability to miss bats and the best leading indicator of strikeout rate.

K % — Strikeout rate per batter faced. The core fantasy pitching stat — high K% means reliable strikeout totals that hold up even in shorter starts.

BB % — Walk rate per batter faced. The primary control metric. High BB% tanks ERA and WHIP and keeps baserunners on constantly. Elite starters typically run below 7%.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder against. Low hard-hit% means weak contact, protecting both ERA and the defense behind the pitcher.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls barreled against. The most direct home run predictor — low barrel% pitchers rarely give up long balls.

xERA — Expected ERA based on contact quality allowed, removing the effect of sequencing, luck, and defense. Better predictor of future ERA than ERA itself.

xBA Against — Expected batting average opponents should hit based on contact quality. A gap between xBA and actual BA indicates unsustainable luck in either direction.

xSLG Against — Expected slugging allowed based on contact quality. High xSLG against predicts future extra-base damage; low xSLG means the pitcher is genuinely suppressing power.

BA Against — Actual batting average opponents are hitting — a key WHIP component. Check xBA to see if the number is sustainable.

SLG Against — Actual slugging allowed. Captures hits, doubles, triples, and home runs — lower means the pitcher is limiting the power damage he gives up.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% pitchers generate double plays, limit home runs, and keep the ball in the park — great for protecting ERA and WHIP ratios.

FB% — Fly ball rate. High FB% pitchers give up more air contact — dangerous when combined with high exit velocity, less so when contact is soft.

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Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2019

Atlanta Braves

1.39

1.11

32.1

2020

Atlanta Braves

0.00

1.20

10.0

2021

Atlanta Braves

4.19

1.51

34.1

2023

2 teams▼

3.69

1.29

53.2

2024

Baltimore Orioles

3.02

1.18

56.2

2025

Texas Rangers

3.00

1.03

66.0

2026

Chicago Cubs

3.29

1.33

38.1

Career

Totals

285

3.03

1.22

290

291.1

122

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2014

GCL Braves

2.14

1.13

33.2

2016

2 teams▼

4.85

1.46

2017

2 teams▼

2.07

1.26

65.1

2018

2 teams▼

3.15

1.09

54.1

2019

2 teams▼

6.35

1.59

11.1

2021

Gwinnett Stripers

3.00

1.00

24.0

2022

2 teams▼

6.06

1.15

35.2

2023

Salt Lake Bees

6.75

1.85

17.1

2024

2 teams▼

10.80

2.10

3.1

2025

Round Rock Express

2.70

1.20

3.1

Career

Totals

206

3.68

1.24

321

261.1

116