Logan Webb Named 2026 Willie Mac Award Winner
The Giants pitcher was recognized by teammates, staff, and fans as the team's most inspirational player.
Updated on Sept. 26, 2026 in Baseball
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San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb has been named the 2026 recipient of the Willie Mac Award. The annual honor recognizes the team's most inspirational player as selected by teammates, coaches, clubhouse staff, and fans.
Why it matters
The Willie Mac Award serves as the organization's highest team-voted honor, highlighting leadership and spirit beyond individual performance stats. This year's selection acknowledges Webb's resilience throughout a season defined by both high-level recognition and health challenges.
Webb finished the 2026 season with a 4.31 ERA and a 3.45 FIP, securing the award despite missing one month of play due to a right middle finger blister. His selection marks the first time a pitcher has won the honor since 2018.
The players
Logan Webb
The 29-year-old Giants starting pitcher who earned the 2026 Willie Mac Award for his leadership.
Will Smith
The relief pitcher who was the most recent prior pitcher to receive the Willie Mac Award in 2018.
The details
The 29-year-old pitcher earned the designation following a season that included his third straight All-Star selection and a National League Pitcher of the Month win in June. The voting process incorporated input from the entire clubhouse and the fanbase to identify the player who best exemplifies the team's spirit. Webb, who became an established starter in 2021, remains the anchor of the rotation despite his mid-season injury.
Timeline
2018: Will Smith became the last pitcher to win the award.
2021: Webb established himself as a full-time starter.
June 2026: Webb earned National League Pitcher of the Month honors.
September 25, 2026: Logan Webb was officially named the 2026 Willie Mac Award winner.
Across the Bay
This award selection continues the long-standing tradition of the Willie Mac Award, which has been given annually to recognize the Giants' most inspirational player. By choosing a starting pitcher, the 2026 vote follows the precedent set by Will Smith's 2018 selection, marking only the second time in recent years a non-position player has received the honor.
Fans can look back at the 2026 season highlights for Webb as the team transitions into the off-season. The honor is awarded annually, with the next recipient to be named at the conclusion of the 2027 season.
The takeaway
Logan Webb's win underscores the value of clubhouse leadership even during injury-shortened campaigns. Keep an eye on the Giants' official team announcements for any potential off-season community events featuring this year's award recipient.
Further reading
For more on team developments and historical honors, visit the San Francisco Baseball section.
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