Giants' Webb tosses perfect innings in Cactus League debut

Pitcher Logan Webb dominates Angels in first spring training start ahead of World Baseball Classic

Feb. 24, 2026 at 11:39pm

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San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb made a strong first impression in his Cactus League debut, tossing two perfect innings with four strikeouts against the Los Angeles Angels. Webb, who is preparing for the upcoming World Baseball Classic, said he was happy to get his first spring training outing out of the way after struggling in past years.

Why it matters

Webb is a key part of the Giants' starting rotation and his strong spring performance is an encouraging sign as he gears up for the World Baseball Classic, which will be an important tune-up for the upcoming MLB season.

The details

In his two innings of work, Webb retired all six batters he faced, striking out four of them. The 26-year-old right-hander said he has struggled in the past with his first Cactus League start, so he was pleased to get through this one without any issues.

  • Webb made his first Cactus League start on February 24, 2026.

The players

Logan Webb

A 26-year-old right-handed pitcher for the San Francisco Giants who is preparing for the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

Los Angeles Angels

The MLB team that Webb's San Francisco Giants faced in his Cactus League debut.

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What they’re saying

“I've struggled in the past with the first one, so I'm happy I could get it out of the way.”

— Logan Webb, Giants pitcher

What’s next

Webb will continue to build up his innings and work on his pitches throughout the Cactus League schedule as he prepares to represent Team USA in the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

The takeaway

Webb's dominant Cactus League debut is an encouraging sign for the Giants as they look to build on their success from last season and make a deep playoff run in 2026.