San Francisco Giants starter Logan Webb reveals the shocking truth behind his disappointing All-Star Game outing: a massive hangover.
In the glamorous world of Major League Baseball, where athletic prowess and competitive spirit reign supreme, it's easy to assume that players always perform at their peak. However, even the most elite athletes are human, and sometimes, life's indulgences can lead to unexpected consequences.
Such was the case for San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb, who made a startling confession about his experience at the 2024 MLB All-Star Game. In an episode of the "Rose Rotation" podcast, Webb candidly admitted that he was hungover on the day of the game.
Logan Webb's Hungover All-Star Game Performance: A First-Hand Account
Webb's revelation shocked listeners, as he is known for his reliability and consistent performances on the mound. However, as he explained, the festivities surrounding the All-Star break got the better of him.
"It was probably one of the more hungover days I've been, the day of the All-Star Game," Webb said. "I take responsibility for that. I was having a blast. It was a cool experience. I'm watching the Derby. They had a postgame players' celebration, like a party for the players and their families."
Logan Webb's Hungover All-Star Game Performance: A First-Hand Account
Webb described the party as being held in the middle of the Cowboys stadium, featuring the legendary Lil' Jon as the DJ and unlimited free alcohol. Understandably, he let the good times roll a bit too hard.
"It was in the middle of the Cowboys stadium, Lil' Jon was DJing. It's free alcohol. I just enjoyed it. I didn't enjoy when my wife woke me up at seven in the morning and said, 'Hey, I've got to get my makeup done right now,' and I was like, 'Oh no, this going to be a long day.' And it was a long day."
Logan Webb's Hungover All-Star Game Performance: A First-Hand Account
Of course, the All-Star Game was not immediately after Webb woke up, but the hangover remedies he tried did not seem to work. Fast-forward to the third inning, and Webb is warming up to enter the All-Star Game at Globe Life Field.
"I was nervous, I was excited, I had a lot of Red Bulls, I got Tylenol because I'm trying to get the hangover out of me," he said. "I think I wasted all my good pitches in the bullpen. It was all I had, and I wasted all of them."
Then, when Webb's name was called to enter the game, he was only thinking one thing. "'Don't throw up, don't throw up, don't throw up, don't throw up,'" Webb kept telling himself. "And it's a long jog. I think my first pitch almost didn't make it to [Dodgers catcher] Will Smith."
Webb's entry into the game did not go as planned. Texas Rangers star Marcus Semien singled, and Cleveland Guardians stud Steven Kwan worked a walk to put two runners on right away. Webb would finally get an out when Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson grounded out, but that put runners on second and third with one out and New York Yankees phenom Juan Soto coming to the plate.
Soto laced a two-RBI double, and the Guardians' David Fry tied the game with an RBI single to bring Soto home.
"I get out of the game, and I felt so bad," Webb said. "That was like 7 million people watching. I said, 'This team is going to hate me.' And I'm walking in the dugout, and I'm going, 'My bad, guys, my bad, guys.' And every superstar you can think of that was on the National team is like, 'Dude, who gives a f---?' Every was like, 'Who cares, who f---ing cares, who gives a f---, who cares?' That's all I heard walking down, and I'm like, 'Alright, that makes me feel better about myself.'"
While Webb's teammates did not mind his blowing the lead, he definitely wanted to play better in front of all the baseball fans. He also noted that Shohei Ohtani likely would have won MVP after launching a homer in his first plate appearance, and the Los Angeles Dodgers star is a fan favorite.
Webb's story is a reminder that even the best can succumb to human frailty. While he takes responsibility for his actions, it also highlights the pressure and demanding lifestyle that professional athletes face.
