Giants' Logan Webb Reflects on Struggles

Ace pitcher admits he's 'hurting the team' with poor performance

Apr. 18, 2026 at 4:29pm by

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The San Francisco Giants have struggled to a 8-12 record through the first 20 games of the season, with their ace pitcher Logan Webb acknowledging that he feels he is 'just kind of hurting the team' with his poor performance so far.

Why it matters

As the Giants' top starting pitcher, Webb's struggles have been a major factor in the team's disappointing start. His honest self-assessment highlights the team's need to get their rotation back on track if they hope to turn their season around.

The details

Through his first 5 starts, Webb has a 6.75 ERA and 1.50 WHIP, well off his career norms. The Giants' offense has also struggled, scoring just 68 runs so far, the second-worst mark in the league.

  • The Giants have a 8-12 record through their first 20 games of the 2026 season.

The players

Logan Webb

The San Francisco Giants' ace starting pitcher who is struggling with a 6.75 ERA and 1.50 WHIP through his first 5 starts of the 2026 season.

San Francisco Giants

The Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California that is off to an 8-12 start in the 2026 season.

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What they’re saying

“I feel like at this point, I'm just kind of hurting the team, to be honest,”

— Logan Webb, Giants Pitcher

The takeaway

Webb's honest self-assessment highlights the need for the Giants' rotation to improve if the team hopes to turn their season around. As their ace, Webb's struggles have been a major factor in the team's poor start, and his willingness to acknowledge that is a positive sign that he is committed to finding solutions.