DENVER — At the beginning of the season, Logan Webb wasn’t the worst pitcher in baseball, but certainly not up to his usual standards when he landed on the injured list in early May.
Now, after a month back on the mound, the Giants’ ace has achieved something remarkable.
He outperformed Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski to receive his first career Pitcher of the Month award, being named the National League Pitcher of the Month for June.
During five starts, Webb allowed just three earned runs, walked only four batters, and struck out 29. His 0.71 ERA ranks among the sixth-lowest for a Giants starter since 1913, marking the best month for a San Francisco pitcher since Noah Lowry (0.69) in August 2005.
While Misiorowski had an impressive start this season, throwing a shutout in just 95 pitches with 15 strikeouts, Webb edged him out with one more start—pitching ten additional innings and posting just over a 0.96 ERA for the month.
Webb’s defining performance came in a standout game against Misiorowski’s Brewers, where he threw a perfect game until the sixth inning, not allowing a hit or run until the seventh. This marked his first start in three where he didn’t let an unearned run score. After that, he followed up with three consecutive eight-inning outings, a feat not accomplished by a Giants starter since Madison Bumgarner in 2015.
Interestingly, Webb’s health issues stemmed from bursitis in his right knee, sending him to the IL for the first time since he took charge of the Giants’ rotation in late 2021.
Getting back to health was crucial for Webb, but it wasn’t the only factor in his success. He also began calling his own pitches during his games against the Brewers and has remained committed to practicing this skill.
When he faced the Padres on May 5th, his record was 2-4 with a 5.06 ERA, but just two months later, he’s turned his season around to 5-5 with a 3.09 ERA, making him a strong candidate for a second All-Star Game appearance.
