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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Community matters so much to Logan Webb that he realizes staying with the San Francisco Giants for the long haul is an opportunity to cherish.
He grew up a baseball nut in Northern California and will get to keep pitching close to home in the Bay Area.
The right-hander from Rocklin outside Sacramento reached a $90 million, five-year agreement with the Giants on Friday that keeps him with the franchise from 2024-28. Webb loves seeing kids in his jersey — he was that young boy not so long ago.
“It was just important for me to be able to say I can wear a Giants uniform for a long time. It’s important for not only myself but my family and especially my community back home,” he said. “I know they’re very excited. There’s a lot of diehard Giants fans in Rocklin, California. This is where I want to be. It’s an honor.”
The 26-year-old Webb is earning $4.6 million this season in his first year of arbitration eligibility and would have been eligible for free agency after the 2025 season. He will receive an $8 million salary next year, $12 million in 2025, $23 million each in 2026 and 2027 and $24 million in 2028. In addition, he would receive a $1 million one-time assignment bonus from the receiving team if traded.
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In 2021 pitching his first full major league season, Webb won his final 10 decisions over a 20-start unbeaten streak dating to a May 5 loss at Colorado and helped the Giants to a franchise-record 107 wins and an NL West crown.
“Logan is really the embodiment of the kind of player we want to build around when considering the performance, the competitiveness, his love and ties with the Bay Area, how much the organization means to him as a homegrown player,” Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi said. “So it’s really the perfect fit and we’re just delighted to be making this announcement and look forward to having Logan in a Giants uniform for a very long time.”
Webb went a career-best 15-9 with a 2.90 ERA in 32 starts last year, striking out 163 and walking 49 in 192 1/3 innings. He is 0-3 with a 4.76 ERA this season heading into a scheduled start Sunday in Detroit.
He is eager to get in the win column after a rough start and appreciative of getting this deal done now without distraction for the rest of the season — and it took some flexibility and compromise from both sides, Zaidi said.
“I’ve got to be a lot better, the team knows that, I know that and I’m excited to start showing that. I think I’m really close,” Webb said. “It does show they hav ea lot of faith in me and some of the stuff that’s happened the first couple games is not going to happen hopefully very often. ... I don’t think anybody, myself especially thought I’d be 0-3 to start the season but I’m excited to fix that, excited to get back to that winning baseball not only for myself but for our team.)”
Webb is 31-22 with a 3.59 ERA in five big league seasons, striking out 426 and walking 126 in 451 2/3 innings.
As part of the agreement, he will make donations to the Giants Community Fund of $40,000 next year, $60,000 in 2025, $115,000 in 2026 and 2027 and $120,000 in 2028.
Portions of those contributions will go toward awareness surrounding the dangers of fentanyl after he lost cousin Kade Webb in December 2021 after receiving a counterfeit pill.
“I just know how much it has affected my family and part of the reason why I want to get the awareness out is because I saw how devastating it was for my family. I really don’t want to see any other families have to deal with the same thing. It’s a really big problem that’s going on and I think it’s just important to get the awareness out especially to our younger generation.”
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AP Baseball Writer Ronald Blum contributed to this report.
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FAQs
The right-hander from Rocklin outside Sacramento reached a $90 million, five-year agreement with the Giants on Friday that keeps him with the franchise from 2024-28. Webb loves seeing kids in his jersey — he was that young boy not so long ago.
What is Logan Webb's salary? ›
The San Francisco Giants and RHP Logan Webb agreed to a five-year, $90 million extension, the franchise announced Friday. Here's what you need to know: Webb will earn $8 million in 2024 and $12 million in 2025 before climbing to $23 million in 2026.
What is Blake Snell's contract? ›
The Giants signed the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner to a two-year, $62 million deal, the club announced on Tuesday night. The contract includes an opt-out after the 2024 season. Snell will earn $15 million in 2024 with a $17 million signing bonus, payable on January 15, 2026.
Is Logan Webb married? ›
Logan Webb Bio. Married his high school sweetheart Sharidan Morales on Dec. 5, 2021 in Sacramento, Calif...Grew up going to both A's and Giants games but mostly A's because his father was a fan.
How long has Webb been with the Giants? ›
San Francisco Giants (2019–present)
How much does Logan Cook make? ›
2021-2025 Extension
Logan Cooke signed a 4 year , $12,000,000 contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars, including $3,000,000 signing bonus, $3,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,000,000.
What is Davis Webb's salary? ›
2021-2021. Davis Webb signed a 1 year , $990,000 contract with the Buffalo Bills, including an average annual salary of $990,000.
What number will Blake Snell wear with Giants? ›
7 with the Giants https://t.co/bc8e6Xgj1F" / X.
Who just signed Blake Snell? ›
Two-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell, who signed a two-year, $62 million contract with the San Francisco Giants on March 18, didn't pitch a single inning in the minors before making his Giants debut on April 8. So much for good first impressions. Follow every MLB game: Latest MLB scores, stats, schedules and standings.
What happened to pitcher Snell? ›
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Giants pitcher Blake Snell appears headed to the injured list for a second time this season after leaving Sunday's start against the New York Yankees with left groin tightness. A similar injury landed Snell on the IL for a month this year when he was sidelined by a left adductor strain.
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.
What is the ERA in baseball? ›
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Who is the mother of Logan Webb? ›
Christie Fecanin Webb, Logan's mother, went to Pioneer High School and Castillero Middle School. She later pursued a marketing degree at San Jose State University. From June 1999 through December 2017, Christie worked for Intel Corporation as a program manager.
Who is the oldest Giants player? ›
The New York Giants played from 1883 to 1957. Of the myriad players who donned a New York uniform in those many decades, just nine survive, as of January 7, 2024. The oldest is Al Worthington, born in 1929. Jackie Brandt is the youngest surviving member.
Did the Giants almost move to Minnesota? ›
At the same time, Giants owner Horace Stoneham was considering moving the team out of New York as well. After considering Minneapolis, Minnesota and St. Petersburg, Florida as potential locations, O'Malley convinced Stoneman to keep the rivalry alive and move the team to San Francisco.
Did the Giants almost move to Florida? ›
A group of investors from St. Petersburg led by Vince Naimoli reached an agreement to purchase the team and move them to the Tampa Bay area, but the National League owners voted against the acquisition.
How much does Webb Simpson make? ›
Simpson's net worth is $16 million as of 2023. His career as a professional golfer brought in approximately $44 million for him. The player's annual average earnings from competitions are above $2.8 million. He has already made more than $1.02 million from the 2021–22 campaign.
Where did Logan Webb go to college? ›
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.
How much does Logan Thomas make? ›
Logan Thomas signed a 1 year , $1,210,000 contract with the San Francisco 49ers, including $300,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,210,000. In 2024, Thomas will earn a base salary of $1,210,000, while carrying a cap hit of $985,000 and a dead cap value of $300,000.
How much does Logan Wilson make? ›
Logan Wilson signed a 4 year , $36,000,000 contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, including $10,000,000 signing bonus, $14,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $9,000,000.
