Lenny Webster facts for kids
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Webster with the Kenosha Twins c. 1988
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| Catcher | |||
| Born: February 10, 1965 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| September 1, 1989, for the Minnesota Twins | |||
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| September 23, 2000, for the Montreal Expos | |||
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| Batting average | .254 | ||
| Home runs | 33 | ||
| Runs batted in | 176 | ||
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Leonard Irell Webster, often called Lenny, is an American former professional baseball player. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1989 to 2000. Lenny Webster was one of the few players still wearing the number 42 when MLB decided to retire it in 1997. This was done to honor the legendary Jackie Robinson. Webster started his MLB career on September 1, 1989, playing for the Minnesota Twins. His last game was on September 23, 2000, with the Montreal Expos.
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Lenny Webster's Baseball Journey
Lenny Webster played for several teams during his 12-year career. He started with the Minnesota Twins in 1989. After playing for the Twins until 1993, he joined the Montreal Expos in 1994. He also played for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1995.
Webster returned to the Montreal Expos in 1996. From 1997 to 1999, he played for the Baltimore Orioles. He briefly played for the Boston Red Sox in 1999 before returning to the Montreal Expos for his final season in 2000.
Playing as a Catcher
As a catcher, Lenny Webster was known for his strong defense. He had a .995 fielding percentage throughout his career. This means he made very few errors while catching. Catchers are important because they work closely with the pitcher. They also help control the game from behind home plate.
Career Statistics
Lenny Webster played in 587 games over 12 seasons. Here are some of his career statistics:
- Batting Average: He had a .254 batting average. This number shows how often a player gets a hit. A .254 average means he got a hit about 25.4% of the time he was at bat.
- Hits: He had 368 hits in 1450 times at bat.
- Runs: He scored 157 runs. A run is scored when a player crosses home plate.
- Doubles: He hit 73 doubles. A double is a hit where the batter reaches second base safely.
- Triples: He hit 2 triples. A triple is a hit where the batter reaches third base safely.
- Home Runs: He hit 33 home runs. A home run is a hit that allows the batter to round all bases and score a run.
- Runs Batted In (RBI): He had 176 RBI. An RBI is credited to a batter when their hit or action allows a teammate to score a run.
- Bases on Balls (Walks): He had 140 bases on balls. This is when a pitcher throws four pitches outside the strike zone, and the batter gets to go to first base.
- On-Base Percentage: His on-base percentage was .324. This shows how often a player reaches base, including hits, walks, and hit by pitches.
- Slugging Percentage: His slugging percentage was .375. This measures a batter's power by looking at the total bases they get from hits.
Postseason Play
In 1997, Lenny Webster played in the postseason. He played in 7 games and had a .200 batting average. He got 3 hits in 15 times at bat, scored 1 run, and had 1 RBI.
Personal Life
Lenny Webster is married to Rasheda Davis-Webster. They have 9 children and 8 grandchildren.
