"His ascent into who he is right now, I think he looks forward to being that type of guy, not only by example but also if he can do a little recruiting himself...Now that his stature keeps growing every year, he's a bigger part of this organization; he's a guy you rely on."
Since making his major league debut with the Giants in 2019, Webb has pitched 650.2 innings for San Francisco. In that span, Webb has been an outlet of stability during hectic times, staffing changes and a lone playoff run, even speaking out when he feels the team is performing below its potential.
Nonetheless, Melvin, who has only been manager of the Giants for roughly six weeks, already envisions Webb continuing to develop as San Francisco's leader. "I think the more he's around, and the more experienced he gets, you get a little better footing as far as [leadership] goes," Melvin said. "For me ... It's about going out there and performing and just doing it right. I think leadership comes from the manager and the coaches and takes a little off of the plate where players feel like they need to be leaders."
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