Ryan Weber

Ryan Weber

Weber pitching for the Atlanta Braves in 2016
Seattle Mariners
Pitcher
Born: (1990-08-12) August 12, 1990
St. Petersburg, Florida
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 8, 2015, for the Atlanta Braves
MLB statistics
(through 2016 season)
Win–loss record 1–4
Earned run average 5.15
Strikeouts 42
Teams

James Ryan Weber (born August 12, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Atlanta Braves.

Career

Weber was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 12th round of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft out of Clearwater Central Catholic High School in Clearwater, Florida. He did not sign and attended St. Petersburg College. He was then drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 22nd round of the 2009 MLB Draft and signed.[1]

Weber began the 2015 season with the AA Mississippi Braves. He was later promoted to AAA Gwinnett, and began pitching games as a starter in late August.[2] Weber was called up to the majors for the first time on September 8, 2015 to start in place of Matt Wisler, who had been forced to pitch in relief two days prior, and subsequently missed his turn in the rotation.[3] Weber threw six innings against the Philadelphia Phillies, yielding two runs and four hits on 76 pitches.[4]

Weber was invited to spring training in 2016, and sent to Gwinnett to start the season.[5] At both the major and minor league levels, Weber pitched primarily in relief.[6] He was recalled on April 18, after the team placed Gordon Beckham on the disabled list.[7] Weber made three appearances and recorded a 10.57 ERA before returning to the minors on April 27.[8] Jason Grilli was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays on May 31, and Weber was recalled again.[9] Three days later, Weber was returned to Gwinnett.[10] After a ten-day stint in the minors, Weber was recalled on June 13, only to be optioned the next day.[11][12] Weber was recalled as an extra reliever and took struggling starter Matt Wisler's roster spot on July 31.[13] On August 3, Weber was replaced with reliever Brandon Cunniff,[14] only to be recalled on August 13.[15]

On November 2, 2016, Weber was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Mariners.[16] He was designated for assignment by the Mariners on November 28,[17] and outrighted to Triple-A on December 3.[18]

References

  1. ↑ Putnam, Bob (July 31, 2009). "Former Clearwater Central Catholic star Ryan Weber signs wth [sic] Braves". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
  2. ↑ Bowman, Mark (February 27, 2016). "Weber uses underdog status as motivation". MLB.com. Retrieved February 28, 2016.
  3. ↑ O'Brien, David (September 7, 2015). "Braves pitcher Ryan Weber gets start Tuesday in MLB debut". Atlanta Journal Constitution. Retrieved February 28, 2016.
  4. ↑ Bowman, Mark (September 8, 2015). "Weber makes good 1st impression for Atlanta". MLB.com. Retrieved February 28, 2016.
  5. ↑ Bowman, Mark (March 26, 2016). "Lefty Krol among 4 Braves sent to Minor Leagues". MLB.com. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
  6. ↑ Knobler, Danny (September 19, 2016). "Off strong relief effort, Weber earns start for Braves". MLB.com. Retrieved September 20, 2016.
  7. ↑ Bowman, Mark (April 18, 2016). "Braves place Beckham on DL, call up Weber". MLB.com. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
  8. ↑ Mullen, Maureen (April 27, 2016). "Braves call up Gant, option Weber to Triple-A". MLB.com. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
  9. ↑ James, Pat (May 31, 2016). "Versatility allows Braves to keep extra pitcher". MLB.com. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
  10. ↑ Bowman, Mark (June 3, 2016). "Braves activate Johnson from DL, option Weber". MLB.com. Retrieved September 19, 2016.
  11. ↑ Bowman, Mark (June 13, 2016). "O'Flaherty placed on DL with right knee strain". MLB.com. Retrieved September 20, 2016.
  12. ↑ Bowman, Mark (June 14, 2016). "MRI shows no damage to Simmons' shoulder". MLB.com. Retrieved September 20, 2016.
  13. ↑ O'Brien, David (July 31, 2016). "Braves playing with two handfuls of relievers (10!) for now". Atlanta Journal Constitution. Retrieved September 20, 2016.
  14. ↑ Henry, George (August 4, 2016). "Locke blows 4-run lead, Pirates lose to Braves". Washington Times. Associated Press. Retrieved September 20, 2016.
  15. ↑ Bowman, Mark (August 13, 2016). "Withrow could be on verge of joining bullpen". MLB.com. Retrieved September 20, 2016.
  16. ↑ Adams, Steve (November 2, 2016). "Mariners Announce Six Roster Moves". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  17. ↑ "Mariners acquire righties Whalen, Povse from Braves". MLB.com. November 28, 2016. Retrieved November 28, 2016.
  18. ↑ Todd, Jeff (December 3, 2016). "Minor MLB Transactions: 12/3/16". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 3, 2016.
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