AZ Snake Pit
an Arizona Diamondbacks community
Filed under:
Brandon Webb, who retired earlier this week, was one of the most successful pitchers ever to wear a Diamondbacks uniform. Let's take a look back at his career, in pictures.
A fresh-faced Webb - then only 23 - poses for a portrait during the Diamondbacks' spring training Media Day on February 22, 2003
Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images
Webb on the mound against the San Francisco Giants at Pacific Bell Park on July 24, 2003
Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Webb's secret diet of towel was a key component of his success, as seen here in the dugout against the Colorado Rockies on July 31, 2004 at Coors Field
Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images
Webb lays down a bunt on April 18, 2005 at Coors
Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images
Webb and Johnny Estrada celebrate their victory over the Oakland Athletics at McAfee Coliseum on July 2, 2006. Webb pitched a complete game as the Diamondbacks defeated the A's 3-1
Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images
Webb pitches against the American League All-Star during the 77th MLB All-Star Game at PNC Park on July 11, 2006 in Pittsburgh
Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images
Webb poses for a portrait during Arizona Diamondbacks Photo Day at Tucson Electric Park on February 27, 2007
Photo by: Jeff Gross/Getty Images
A rare photo of Webb standing at first, after an RBI single scored Carlos Quentin against the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on April 30, 2007
Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images
Webb smiles on the mound against the Chicago Cubs during Game One of the National League Divisional Series at Chase Field on October 3, 2007
Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images
WebbWebb throws in the bullpen area as it rains prior to Game Three of the NLDS at Wrigley Field on October 6, 2007. He didn't pitch, however.
Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images
A less happy Webb reacts after allowing a first inning run against the Colorado Rockies in Game One of the National League Championship Series at Chase Field on October 11, 2007
Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images
Webb is congratulated by Orlando Hudson after beating the runner to first for an out during the April 27th, 2008 game at Petco
Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images
Webb and family during the MLB All-Star Game Red Carpet Parade on July 15, 2008 in New York.
Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images
Webb sits in the dugout before the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Chase Field on August 5, 2008
Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images
Webb meets Kurt Busch, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, after practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 8, 2008 in Avondale.
Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR
Webb prepares to pitch against the Rockies on Opening Day at Chase Field on April 6, 2009. It would be his last-ever MLB appearance.
Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images