in 1931, while playing for the red sox, he hit a record 67 doubles, a record that still stands today. he had a career batting average of .306 (661-for-2161) with 56 home runs and 333 runs batted in. webb finished second in the league in extra base hits in 1931 with 84. his .333 batting average in 1931 was seventh-highest in the american league. he also finished sixth in the 1931 american league most valuable player voting.