Ryan Weber

Ryan Weber
Atlanta Braves – No. 48
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 2015 season)
Win–loss record 1-3
Earned run average 4.76
Strikeouts 23
Teams

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

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] He was recalled on April 18, after the team placed Gordon Beckham on the disabled list.[6]

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. Bowman, Mark (April 18, 2016). "Braves place Beckham on DL, call up Weber". MLB.com. Retrieved April 18, 2016.

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