Beau Webster: Age, Height, Stats, Nickname & Trade

There’s something compelling about a 200-centimetre cricketer who can bowl medium pace, bat right-handed, and still pick up 24 catches in a single Sheffield Shield season. Beau Webster, a Tasmanian all-rounder born on 1 December 1993, has quietly become one of Australia’s most productive domestic players.

Full Name: Beau Jacob Webster ·
Date of Birth: 1 December 1993 ·
Height: 200 cm (6 ft 7 in) ·
Batting Style: Right-handed ·
Bowling Style: Right-arm offbreak and right-arm medium ·
Current Teams: Tasmania, Hobart Hurricanes, Melbourne Renegades

Nine essential facts in one place: a snapshot of Webster’s personal details and playing profile.

Where does Beau Webster come from?

Beau Webster’s place of birth and early life

• Webster was born in Hobart, Tasmania on 1 December 1993 (Cricket Australia player profile). He grew up in Snug, a small coastal town south of Hobart.
• At under-18 level he played for the Tassie Mariners and faced a choice between cricket and Australian rules football. He chose cricket and earned a Tasmanian rookie contract at age 20 after scoring 677 runs at 45.13 for Kingborough (Cricket Australia).

Beau Webster’s age and height

• Webster is 31 years old as of 2025. He stands 200 cm (6 ft 7 in) tall, making him one of the tallest all-rounders in Australian domestic cricket (Cricket Australia).
• His height gives him extra bounce as a bowler and reach as a batsman, but he relies on accuracy rather than sheer pace.

The implication: Webster’s height is a strategic asset that makes him a unique all-round threat.

Why is Beau Webster’s nickname slug?

Origin of the nickname ‘Slug’

• Webster is widely known as “Slug” throughout Australian cricket. The precise origin is not publicly documented, but it likely stems from his powerful hitting ability – a “slugger” in baseball terms – or simply a play on his surname.
• Teammates and commentators consistently refer to him by the nickname; it appears on official team websites (Hobart Hurricanes team site).

Are Jimmy and Beau Webster related?

Who is Jimmy Webster?

• Jimmy Webster is an Australian rules footballer who plays for St Kilda in the AFL. He is not a cricketer and there is no known familial relationship between the two (Cricket Australia notes no relation).
• Both share the surname and Tasmanian roots, but no evidence links them as relatives.

Beau Webster’s Big Bash League journey

BBL team changes

• Webster has played for the Melbourne Renegades, Melbourne Stars and Hobart Hurricanes over eight BBL seasons. He rejoined the Hurricanes before the BBL|14 season (Hobart Hurricanes team news).
• His best BBL season came in BBL|09 when he scored 425 runs for the Renegades (Hobart Hurricanes).
• The “last-minute trade” often mentioned in fan forums is not confirmed by official sources; his moves have been standard off-season transfers.

Beau Webster flying with the Renegades after last-minute trade

Discussions about a last-minute trade to the Melbourne Renegades remain unconfirmed by official sources. As noted, Webster’s team changes have been routine off-season transfers.

What are Beau Webster’s career statistics?

Batting statistics

• Webster scored 494 runs, including two centuries, in his first full Sheffield Shield season (2015-16) (Cricket Australia).
• In the 2023-24 Sheffield Shield season he amassed 938 runs, took 30 wickets and held 24 catches (Cricket Australia).
• His career first-class batting average stands above 30, with a highest score of 139 not out in Sheffield Shield.

Bowling statistics

• Originally a part-time off-spinner, Webster shifted to medium pace in 2020 (Cricket Australia).
• He bowls right-arm medium pace at around 125–130 km/h, relying on accuracy and bounce rather than raw speed.

IPL participation

• Beau Webster has not played in the Indian Premier League as of 2025. His international exposure comes from Tests and domestic white-ball cricket.

What this means: Webster’s 2023-24 Shield campaign places him in elite historical company.

Timeline

• 1 December 1993 – Born in Hobart, Tasmania (Cricket Australia)
• 2015-16 – First full Sheffield Shield season: 494 runs, two centuries (Cricket Australia)
• 2020 – Switched from off-spin to medium pace (Cricket Australia)
• 2023-24 – Sheffield Shield: 938 runs, 30 wickets, 24 catches (Cricket Australia)
• 3 January 2025 – Test debut for Australia vs India at SCG (Baggy Green cap No. 469) (Cricket Australia)
• 2025 – Named Australia’s best performer with the bat at the ICC World Test Championship Final against South Africa (Cricket Australia)

The implication: Webster’s career trajectory has been steadily ascending.

What’s confirmed and what’s unclear

Confirmed facts

• Beau Webster was born on 1 December 1993 in Hobart, Tasmania (Cricket Australia).
• His height is 200 cm (Cricket Australia).
• He bats right-handed and bowls right-arm medium pace and offbreak (Cricket Australia).
• He plays for Tasmania, Hobart Hurricanes, and has been part of the Melbourne Renegades and Melbourne Stars (Cricket Australia).
• His nickname is Slug (Hobart Hurricanes).
• He made his Test debut on 3 January 2025 and scored a vital half-century in that match (Cricket Australia).

What’s unclear

• Exact origin of the nickname “Slug”.
• Whether he is married – no public confirmation of a wife.
• Whether he will play for Australia in Tests beyond the current summer.
• Whether he will return to Melbourne Stars.
• Whether he will get more Test opportunities.
• Whether he will be selected for limited-overs formats.

The catch: future international opportunities remain uncertain.

What others say

“Webster became only the second player in Sheffield Shield history to score 900 runs and take 30 wickets in the same season.”

– Cricket Australia

“Beau Webster played for the Melbourne Renegades and Melbourne Stars over the previous eight seasons before rejoining Hobart.”

– Hobart Hurricanes

For the Melbourne Renegades and their fans, the choice is not whether to keep Webster – he has already moved on – but whether their bowling attack can replace the all-round contributions he provided in BBL|09. Without a like-for-like 200 cm medium-pacer who can also anchor an innings, the Renegades will need to rethink their balance.

Frequently asked questions

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