Nate Webb (baseball)

Nathan Webb (born August 20, 1997) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.

Nate Webb
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1997-08-20) August 20, 1997 (age 27) Lee's Summit, Missouri, U.S.
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Career

Webb attended Lee's Summit North High School in Lee's Summit, Missouri.^[1]

Kansas City Royals

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.^[2] 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 innings of work.^[3] 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.^[4]

Webb did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.^[5] 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.^[6]

On November 19, 2021, the Royals added Webb to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.^[7] 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.^[8] On November 15, 2022, Webb was designated for assignment by Kansas City.^[9] On November 18, he was non–tendered and became a free agent.^[10]

Pittsburgh Pirates

On November 22, 2022, Webb signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.^[11] In March 2023, Webb underwent Tommy John surgery, ruling him out for the entire 2023 season.^[12] Webb was released by the Pirates organization on October 16, 2023.^[13]

Baltimore Orioles

On October 18, 2023, Webb signed a two–year, minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles organization.^[14] On May 25, 2024, it was announced that Webb would miss the season after undergoing left Achilles tendon surgery, having suffered the injury while rehabbing from Tommy John.^[15]

Webb returned to action in 2025 with the Double-A Chesapeake Baysox and Triple-A Norfolk Tides, accumulating a 1-2 record and 4.70 ERA with 35 strikeouts and one save in 44 innings of work across 28 appearances. Webb was released by the Orioles organization on August 4, 2025.^[16]