Jordan Blake Weems (born November 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Washington Nationals. He was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the third round of the 2011 MLB draft and he made his MLB debut with the Athletics in 2020.
| Jordan Weems | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) Weems with the Nationals in 2023 | |
| Free agent | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: November 7, 1992 Columbus, Georgia, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| July 28, 2020, for the Oakland Athletics | |
| MLB statistics (through 2024 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 6–4 |
| Earned run average | 5.12 |
| Strikeouts | 146 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Career
editBoston Red Sox
editWeems was drafted by the Boston Red Sox as a catcher in the third round of the 2011 Major League Baseball Draft out of Columbus High School in Columbus, Georgia. Weems had committed to play college baseball at Georgia State.[1] Weems made his professional debut with the GCL Red Sox. In 2012, Weems played for the Single-A Greenville Drive, batting .201/.308/.238 with 29 RBI. He returned to Greenville in 2013, where he hit .204/.301/.244 with 13 RBI in 61 games. For the 2014 season, Weems split the year between Greenville and the High-A Salem Red Sox, posting a cumulative .220/.324/.282 slash line with 1 home run and 15 RBI. In 2015, Weems split the season between Salem and the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs, slashing .244/.309/.355 in 48 games between the two teams.[2]
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After spending his first 5 years in the minor leagues as a catcher, Weems converted into a relief pitcher in 2016.[3][4] In 19 games between the GCL Red Sox and the Low-A Lowell Spinners, Weems recorded a 3–0 record and 3.58 ERA. In 2017, Weems split the season between Salem, Greenville, and the GCL Red Sox, accumulating a 6–2 record and 4.10 ERA in 24 appearances. For the 2018 season, Weems split the year between Salem, Portland, and the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox, recording a cumulative 4–3 record and 3.36 ERA with 63 strikeouts in 59 innings of work between the three teams. In 2019, Weems returned to Portland and Pawtucket, pitching to a 4.37 ERA in 41 appearances between the two teams.[5] On November 4, 2019, Weems elected free agency after 9 years in the Red Sox minor league system.[6]
Oakland Athletics
editOn December 3, 2019, Weems signed a minor league contract with the Oakland Athletics organization.[7] Weems made the Opening Day roster for Oakland and made his major league debut on July 28, 2020, against the Colorado Rockies, giving up 2 runs over 4 innings of work.[8][9] He finished his rookie season with an ERA of 3.21 in 9 games.
In 2021, Weems split time between the Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators and Oakland, recording a 6.23 ERA in 5 big league appearances before being designated for assignment on July 3, 2021.[10]
Arizona Diamondbacks
editOn July 5, 2021, Weems was claimed off of waivers by the Arizona Diamondbacks.[11] In two games with Arizona, he gave up seven earned runs and struck out three in 1+1⁄3 innings.[12] On August 12, Weems was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to the Triple–A Reno Aces.[13]
Washington Nationals
editOn February 27, 2022, Weems signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals that included an invitation to spring training. On May 31, Washington selected his contract to the active roster.[14] Weems made a career-high 32 appearances for Washington, working to an 0–1 record and 5.22 ERA with 41 strikeouts in 39+2⁄3 innings pitched.
Weems was optioned to the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings to begin the 2023 season.[15] He made 51 appearances out of the bullpen for Washington, compiling a 5–1 record and 3.62 ERA with 60 strikeouts across 54+2⁄3 innings pitched.
Weems made 41 appearances for Washington in 2024, struggling to a 6.70 ERA with 35 strikeouts across 41+2⁄3 innings pitched. On August 13, 2024, Weems was designated for assignment by the Nationals.[16] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Rochester on August 16.[17] Weems elected free agency on October 1.[18]
Personal life
editWeems father, Rick, was a Minor League catcher in the St Louis Cardinals organization from 1980-1982.[19]
On February 9, 2024, Weems and his girlfriend, Melody, got engaged.[20]
References
edit- ^ Normandin, Marc (June 7, 2011). "2011 MLB Draft: Jordan Weems Selected at #111 by Boston Red Sox". Over the Monster. SB Nation. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
- ^ "Jordan Weems Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com.
- ^ McCarthy, Emily (August 4, 2016). "Jordan Weems unmasks his pitching ability - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ Writer, Kevin ThomasStaff (May 31, 2018). "Farm report: Red Sox prospect Jordan Weems is trying to catch on as a pitcher".
- ^ "Jordan Weems Minor Leagues Statistics & History".
- ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2019". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ Susan Slusser (February 21, 2020). "A's converted pitcher Jordan Weems has catcher's mind-set and electric arm". SFChronicle.com. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
- ^ Susan Slusser (July 19, 2020). "Hard-throwing reliever Jordan Weems to make A's roster". SFChronicle.com. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
- ^ Martín Gallegos (July 28, 2020). "Jordan Weems MLB debut with Athletics". MLB.com. Retrieved July 3, 2021.
- ^ TC Zenck (July 3, 2021). "A's Select Sam Moll, Designate Jordan Weems For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 3, 2021.
- ^ "D-backs Claim Jordan Weems, DFA Ryan Buchter".
- ^ "Jordan Weems Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ "Diamondbacks Outright Jordan Weems". MLB Trade Rumors. August 12, 2021.
- ^ RotoGraphs, Staff (May 31, 2022). "Nationals' Jordan Weems: Contract selected by Nationals". CBSSports.com. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
- ^ "Nationals' Jordan Weems: Among cuts Tuesday". CBSSports.com. March 14, 2023. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
- ^ "Nationals Designate Harold Ramírez, Jordan Weems For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ "Nationals Outright Jordan Weems". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ https://www.milb.com/transactions/2024-10-01
- ^ "Jordan Weems Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News". MLB.com. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
External links
edit- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet