Giants' Logan Webb Wants to Break the Team's Playoff Drought

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The San Francisco Giants are at a turning point, and starting pitcher Logan Webb is leading the charge towards a new era of success.
After nearly a decade of mediocrity, Webb is determined to transform the team’s fortunes. As the longest-tenured Giant, he’s grown tired of hovering around .500 and wants to bring postseason excitement back to Oracle Park.
With the recent hiring of Buster Posey as president of baseball operations and Tony Vitello as manager, Webb sees a real opportunity for change. His personal statistics are impressive – he’s been an All-Star two years running, led the league in innings pitched, and was a top contender for the Cy Young Award.
Moreover, Webb’s fielding independent pitching (FIP) statistic is remarkable. At 3.02 over seven seasons, he ranks first among Giants starters since the team moved west in 1958 – a list that includes Hall of Famers like Juan Marichal and Gaylord Perry.
The team’s recent offseason acquisitions, including players like Robbie Ray, Harrison Bader, and Luis Arráez, signal a commitment to improvement. Webb is particularly excited about the new roster, emphasizing that this team has never played together before and should be focused on winning the division and potentially the World Series.
While past seasons have been frustrating, Webb remains optimistic. He points to the 2021 season, when the Giants won the division against all expectations, as proof that surprising success is possible.
As the Giants prepare for the 2026 season, Webb stands as a beacon of hope – a homegrown talent determined to lead his team back to postseason glory.
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SOURCE: SF Standard




























































