Logan Webb shows in WBC what a shame Giants playoff drought has been

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.— Logan Webb showed once again in this World Baseball Classic that the Giants’ ace is built for the biggest stages.

Shame he hasn’t had more of them.Webb will finish the tournament allowing one run over 8 ⅔ innings after he held Canada in check into the fifth inning Friday night to send Team USA into the WBC semifinals.He pumped his fist.Slapped his glove.

Displayed October emotion in March.For Giants fans, it was a pretty cool sight to see their guy on the international stage.But the fact that he wore red, white and blue instead of orange and black also served as a stinging reminder that the only organization Webb has known hasn’t granted him many similar chances.Although his duties are done, Webb opted to remain with Team USA for the remainder of the tournament rather than return to Giants camp.

Who can blame him?The do-or-die stakes, playing for the ultimate prize, in front of an electric atmosphere: It’s something Webb has only experienced twice before in his career.Back in the Bay Area, a telling debate took place on the Giants’ flagship radio station.Was Webb’s outing against the Canadians the most consequential of his career?There was arguably more at stake on a Friday night in March than any other time Webb has taken the mound.

Since 2021, there’s nothing arguable about it.Webb has proven to be the ultimate competitor despite not pitching in the postseason since he ascended to ace status.With the Giants mired in mediocrity, Webb has had to go about it through other means: The man has never missed a start.

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