Lenny Webster facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lenny Webster |
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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, born on February 10, 1965, is a former American professional baseball player. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1989 to 2000. Lenny made his MLB debut on September 1, 1989, with the Minnesota Twins. He played his last game on September 23, 2000, for the Montreal Expos.
Lenny Webster was one of the last players to wear jersey number 42. Major League Baseball retired this number in 1997 to honor the legendary Jackie Robinson.
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Lenny Webster's Baseball Career
Lenny Webster played in 587 games over 12 seasons. As a catcher, he was known for his strong defense. He had a very good fielding percentage of .995, which means he made very few errors.
Batting and Hitting Stats
During his career, Lenny Webster had a batting average of .254. This means he got a hit about one-fourth of the times he batted. He hit 33 home runs and had 176 RBI (Runs Batted In). An RBI is when a player's hit helps a teammate score a run. He also hit 73 doubles and 2 triples.
Postseason Play
In 1997, Lenny Webster played in the postseason, which is the playoff part of the baseball season. He played in 7 games and had 3 hits, scoring 1 run and getting 1 RBI.
Personal Life
Lenny Webster is married to Rasheda Davis-Webster. They have 9 children and 8 grandchildren.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
