Jacob Webb is a seasoned journeyman in the bullpen circuit, having pitched for the Braves, Angels, Orioles, Rangers, and now finding himself with the Cubs. At 32, Webb's career began in the 18th round of the 2014 draft with Atlanta, and he's carved out a solid niche for himself with a career ERA in the threes-pretty reliable in the world of relief pitching.
While his walk rate might raise an eyebrow or two, his overall performance is reminiscent of a right-handed Caleb Thielbar-definitely a compliment in the relief world. Webb's career numbers include a 3.1 bWAR and 1.4 fWAR, with a typical season seeing him toss around 50 to 60 innings in middle relief.
His arsenal includes a four-seam fastball, a sweeper, and a changeup, with the fastball hitting the mid-90s, though it usually sits around 93.5 mph. This spring, Webb has only logged three innings, leaving his immediate future a bit up in the air. Whether he heads to Chicago or finds himself released, the odds seem to favor him making the team.