Former star third baseman Christian Webb, once celebrated as a charismatic leader on the field, finds himself embroiled in legal controversy yet again. The 42-year-old, whose athletic prowess earned him a place in the hearts of fans during his four standout years with the Shin Seiki Evas, is now facing his eighth paternity lawsuit in ten years.

The latest claim comes from an Aurora woman who alleges Webb is the father of her child. If history is any indicator, the odds may not be in Webb’s favor—each of the previous seven lawsuits concluded with rulings against him. Notably, all the women involved in the suits share a pair of distinctive features: they were avid baseball fans, often spotted at games, and have been self-described as “big boned” during media appearances.

Webb’s tenure with the Shin Seiki Evas remains the pinnacle of his career. During that period, he achieved remarkable on-field success and was a fan favorite, admired for his leadership and unwavering dedication to the game. However, public records show that during those same years, Webb discovered a sort of off-field success as well, as he fathered at least six children with four different Shin Seiki Evas fans. The cases became a matter of public discourse, not only for their frequency but also later for their curious correlation with key moments in Webb’s career.

Over the course of his time in the league, Webb was traded five times—a surprising number for a player of his caliber and leadership reputation. Interestingly, after his time in Shin Seiki, these trades often seemed to align with the emergence of new paternity claims, raising eyebrows among fans and analysts alike. Two of the suits were filed about a year after the Evas’ 2027 Rodriguez Cup victory. His time in Shin Seiki was only rivaled by his time in Florida, the state of origin for three of his paternity suits.

Though his legacy as a player remains intact, with many remembering his golden years with the Shin Seiki Evas, Webb’s off-field reputation has become a source of fascination and controversy. For the retired star, whose personal life has now been the subject of eight court cases, the headlines serve as a stark contrast to the adulation he once enjoyed in the ballpark.

Despite the ongoing legal challenges, fans of the Shin Seiki Evas and baseball enthusiasts continue to debate Webb’s complex legacy—one that intertwines undeniable athletic excellence with personal proclivities that have played out in public view.