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James Ryan Weber (born August 12, 1990) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves, Seattle Mariners, Tampa Bay Rays, Boston Red Sox, Milwaukee Brewers, and New York Yankees. Listed at 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) and 180 pounds (82 kg), he throws and bats right-handed.

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Career

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Amateur career

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Weber attended Clearwater Central Catholic High School in Clearwater, Florida. The Philadelphia Phillies selected him in the 12th round of the 2008 Major League Baseball draft. He did not sign, and attended St. Petersburg College in St. Petersburg, Florida. He was then drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 22nd round of the 2009 MLB draft and signed.[1] Weber was a 2016 inductee of his high school's athletic hall of fame.[2]

Atlanta Braves

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After signing with Atlanta, Weber made his professional debut with the GCL Braves, pitching to a 1.74 ERA in 7 appearances. In 2010, Weber split the year between the Rookie-level Danville Braves and the Single-A Rome Braves, accumulating a 5-7 record and 4.17 ERA in 26 games between the two teams. The next year he split the season between Rome and the High-A Lynchburg Hillcats, posting a 2.72 ERA with 35 strikeouts in 49.2 innings of work. In 2012, Weber returned to Lynchburg and Rome and posted a cumulative 7-9 record and 4.91 ERA in 35 appearances. For the 2013 season, Weber played for Lynchburg and the GCL Braves, logging a 6-6 record and 4.10 ERA with 83 strikeouts in 96.2 innings pitched. Weber spent the entire 2014 season in Double-A with the Mississippi Braves, recording a 5-6 record and 4.53 ERA in 32 games for the team.[3]

Weber began the 2015 season with Double-A Mississippi. After posting a 2.73 ERA in 11 games, he was later promoted to the Triple-A Gwinnett Braves, and began pitching games as a starter in late August.[4] 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.[5] Weber threw six innings against the Philadelphia Phillies, yielding two runs and four hits on 76 pitches.[6] Overall with the 2015 Braves, Weber made five appearances (all starts), compiling an 0–3 record and 4.76 ERA.

Weber was invited to spring training in 2016, and was sent to Gwinnett to start the season.[7] At both the major and minor league levels, Weber pitched primarily in relief.[8] He was recalled on April 18, after the team placed Gordon Beckham on the disabled list.[9] Weber made three appearances and recorded a 10.57 ERA before returning to the minors on April 27.[10] Jason Grilli was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays on May 31, and Weber was recalled again.[11] Three days later, Weber was returned to Gwinnett.[12] After a ten-day stint in the minors, Weber was recalled on June 13, only to be optioned the next day.[13][14] Weber was recalled as an extra reliever and took struggling starter Matt Wisler's roster spot on July 31.[15] On August 3, Weber was replaced with reliever Brandon Cunniff,[16] only to be recalled on August 13.[17] Overall with the 2016 Braves, Weber made 16 appearances (two starts), compiling a 1–1 record and 5.45 ERA.

Seattle Mariners

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On November 2, 2016, Weber was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Mariners.[18] He was designated for assignment by the Mariners on November 28,[19] and outrighted to Triple-A on December 2.[20] His contract was selected on May 13, 2017, so that he could make a start against the Toronto Blue Jays.[21] Weber was placed on the disabled list the next day. Overall with the 2017 Mariners, Weber made a single appearance, allowing one run in 3+2⁄3 innings pitched.

Tampa Bay Rays

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On January 26, 2018, Weber signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays.[22] He was called up by the Rays on April 9, 2018, and was designated for assignment on April 13. He was called back up on May 13, designated for assignment again on July 14, and was outrighted on July 22. Overall with the 2018 Rays, Weber made two appearances, both in relief, allowing three earned runs in 5+1⁄3 innings. Weber elected free agency on October 2, 2018.[23]

Boston Red Sox

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On December 21, 2018, Weber signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox organization.[24] On May 6, 2019, the Red Sox called up Weber from the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox when David Price was placed on the injured list.[25] Weber made his first appearance with Boston that day, pitching four innings of scoreless relief against the Baltimore Orioles.[26] On May 23, Weber earned his first win as a starting pitcher, holding Toronto to one run on three hits in six innings.[27] He was optioned back to Pawtucket on June 7,[28] called up briefly during July and August,[29][30] and recalled on September 1 when rosters expanded.[31] Overall with the 2019 Red Sox, Weber appeared in 18 games (three starts), compiling a 2–4 record with 5.09 ERA and 29 strikeouts in 40+2⁄3 innings.[32]

Weber made Boston's Opening Day roster for the delayed start of the 2020 season,[33] as a member of the starting rotation. After his first three starts, he had a 9.90 ERA and an 0–2 record;[32] he was optioned to the team's alternate training site on August 8 and recalled on August 12.[34] Overall with the 2020 Red Sox, Weber appeared in 16 games (five starts), compiling a 1–3 record with a 4.61 ERA and 26 strikeouts in 41 innings pitched.[32] On November 20, 2020, Weber was designated for assignment,[35] and was assigned outright to Triple-A five days later.[36]

Weber started the 2021 season in Triple-A with the Worcester Red Sox. On June 13, 2021, Weber was selected to Boston's active roster.[37] That day, he allowed 11 runs in 5+2⁄3 innings of work.[38] On June 14, Weber was designated for assignment.[39]

Milwaukee Brewers

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On June 16, 2021, Weber was claimed off waivers by the Milwaukee Brewers and was assigned to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds.[40] He was recalled and added to the Brewers' active roster on June 22.[41] Weber recorded a scoreless inning in his only appearance with Milwaukee, and also recorded a 6.75 ERA in 2 games with the Triple-A Nashville Sounds before he was designated for assignment by Milwaukee on July 13.[42]

Seattle Mariners (second stint)

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On July 16, 2021, Weber was claimed off of waivers by the Seattle Mariners.[43] Weber made two appearances for the Mariners, posting a 6.00 ERA with one strikeout. On October 22, Weber elected free agency.[44]

New York Yankees

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Weber with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders in 2022

On January 14, 2022, Weber signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees.[45] He began the 2022 season with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, and was promoted to the major leagues on June 16.[46] He was designated for assignment on June 17, he elected free agency on June 20 and then resigned a minor league deal on June 22. He had his contract selected again on June 29 and was designated for assignment again on July 6, after Miguel Castro was activated off of the restricted list. On July 8, he again cleared waivers and was assigned outright to Scranton.[47] He had his contract selected again on July 14. On July 21, he was designated for assignment, after Domingo Germán was activated off of the injured list. He rejected an outright assignment and elected free agency on July 26. On July 29, Weber re–signed with the Yankees on a minor league contract. He had his contract selected yet again on September 3. On September 16, Weber was designated for assignment once more. On September 19, Weber elected free agency in lieu of an outright assignment.

On December 15, 2022, Weber re-signed with the Yankees on a minor league contract. He began the 2023 season with Triple-A Scranton, making 7 starts and posting a 3-3 record and 5.77 ERA with 26 strikeouts. On May 11, 2023, Weber had his contract selected to the active roster.[48] In 8 games for the Yankees, he recorded a 3.14 ERA with 7 strikeouts and one save in 14+1⁄3 innings pitched. On June 7, he was placed on the 60–day injured list with a right forearm strain.[49] Following the season on November 2, Weber was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to Triple–A Scranton.[50] He elected free agency on November 6.[51]

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James Ryan Weber (born August 12, 1990) is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2015 to 2023.

Early Life and Draft

Born in St. Petersburg, Florida, Weber attended Clearwater Central Catholic High School before playing college baseball at St. Petersburg College. He was selected by the Atlanta Braves in the 22nd round (658th overall) of the 2009 MLB Draft out of St. Petersburg College and signed with the team on July 25, 2009. Standing at 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) tall and weighing 175 pounds (79 kg), Weber batted and threw right-handed throughout his career.

Professional Career

Weber began his professional career in the Braves' minor league system, progressing through affiliates like the Danville Braves and Rome Braves before making his MLB debut on September 8, 2015, against the Philadelphia Phillies. Over his eight-season MLB tenure, he appeared in 76 games, primarily as a relief pitcher, compiling a record of 5 wins and 12 losses with a 4.88 earned run average (ERA) and 117 strikeouts in 192 innings pitched. His career included stints with six organizations: the Atlanta Braves (2015–2016), Seattle Mariners (2017, 2021), Tampa Bay Rays (2018), Boston Red Sox (2019–2021), Milwaukee Brewers (2021), and New York Yankees (2022–2023). Notable highlights include his time with the Red Sox, where he made 17 appearances in 2020 during the shortened season, posting a 4.40 in 43 . Weber's final MLB action came in 2023 with the Yankees, after which he elected free agency on November 6, 2023, and has not signed with another organization since.

Early life and amateur career

Early life and education

Ryan Weber was born on August 12, 1990, in St. Petersburg, Florida. He grew up in the Tampa Bay area, a region known for its strong baseball culture. Weber attended Clearwater Central Catholic High School in Clearwater, Florida, where he developed his early athletic skills. The school, located near his hometown, provided a foundation for his interest in sports during his formative years. After high school, Weber enrolled at St. Petersburg College, his hometown institution, to continue his education and baseball involvement. This community college setting allowed him to balance academics with athletic pursuits in a familiar environment.

Amateur baseball career

As a junior in 2007, Weber compiled an 11–0 record with a 0.58 ERA and helped Clearwater Central Catholic win the state championship, earning him the St. Petersburg Times All-Suncoast Pitcher of the Year award. Weber starred as a right-handed at Clearwater Central Catholic High School in . As a senior in 2008, he compiled a 9–0 record with a 1.44 . His performance drew professional interest, leading to his selection by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 12th round (376th overall) of the 2008 MLB Draft out of high school. Opting not to sign with the Phillies and forgoing his commitment to the , Weber enrolled at , a in his hometown, to further his career. There, he honed his skills as a during the 2009 season for the St. Petersburg Titans in the NJCAA Suncoast Conference. His college performance impressed scouts, resulting in his selection by the in the 22nd round (658th overall) of the 2009 MLB Draft, after which he signed a professional contract. In 2008, Clearwater Central Catholic won the state championship, with Weber contributing to the title.

Professional career

Atlanta Braves

After being selected by the Atlanta Braves in the 22nd round of the 2009 MLB Draft from St. Petersburg College, Ryan Weber signed with the organization on July 25, 2009. He began his professional career that summer with the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League Braves, posting a 1.74 ERA over 10.1 innings in seven appearances. Weber steadily progressed through the Braves' minor league system over the next several years, advancing from the Rookie-level Danville Braves in 2010 (2.81 ERA in 41.2 innings) to the High-A Rome Braves (where he pitched from 2010 to 2012), then to Double-A Mississippi Braves in 2014 (4.53 ERA in 101.1 innings over 32 games) and Triple-A Gwinnett Braves starting in 2015 (2.21 ERA in 73.1 innings). Weber made his MLB debut with the Braves on September 8, 2015, starting against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park, where he allowed two runs over six innings in a 5-0 loss. In his rookie season, he made five starts for Atlanta, compiling a 0-3 record with a 4.76 ERA over 28.1 innings, striking out 19 batters while walking just three. In 2016, Weber split time between the majors and Triple-A Gwinnett, where he posted a 2.76 ERA in 62 innings across 26 appearances. He appeared in 16 games for the Braves (two starts), going 1-1 with a 5.45 ERA in 36.1 innings, including a notable outing on July 29 against the Los Angeles Dodgers where he earned his first MLB win by allowing one run over five innings in relief. Following the 2016 season, the Braves placed Weber on waivers, and he was claimed by the Seattle Mariners on November 2, 2016, ending his tenure with the organization.

Seattle Mariners (first stint)

Following his departure from the Atlanta Braves organization, Ryan Weber joined the Seattle Mariners after being claimed off waivers on November 2, 2016, and subsequently outrighted to their Triple-A affiliate, the Tacoma Rainiers, on December 2, 2016. He attended spring training in 2017 on a minor league contract and earned a spot on Tacoma's opening day roster, where he pitched throughout the early season in the Pacific Coast League. Weber's contract was selected by the Mariners on May 13, 2017, leading to his only major league appearance of the stint, a start against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. In that outing, he pitched 3.2 innings, allowing three hits and one earned run while issuing no walks and recording no strikeouts, resulting in a no-decision and a 2.45 ERA for his brief Mariners tenure. He exited the game with a shoulder injury, which sidelined him for much of the summer. Weber began a rehab assignment with the Arizona League Mariners on September 3, 2017, before being outrighted back to Tacoma on September 11. He was granted free agency on October 13, 2017, concluding his initial time with the organization.

Tampa Bay Rays

On January 26, 2018, Weber signed a minor league contract with the organization, marking his first affiliation with a major league team since brief stints with the and Seattle Mariners. This agreement included an invitation to , reflecting the Rays' interest in the local product from nearby . Throughout the 2018 season, Weber primarily pitched for the Rays' Triple-A affiliate, the , where he delivered a strong performance across 25 appearances, including 18 starts. He compiled a 9-6 record with a 2.73 over 115.1 , allowing 117 hits and 9 home runs while 83 batters and issuing , showcasing effective command with a 1.214 . His contributions in the helped solidify his role as a reliable mid-rotation option in the minors. Weber earned two brief call-ups to the major leagues with the Rays in , both in relief roles. On April 10 against the , he pitched 0.1 innings, surrendering 3 runs (1 earned) on 1 hit and 1 walk. Later, on July 4 versus the , he worked 5 innings, allowing 2 runs (both earned) on 4 hits with 1 and 1 walk, resulting in the loss. Overall, these outings totaled 5.1 innings with 5 runs allowed (3 earned), yielding a 5.06 . Following his final major league appearance, Weber was optioned to Durham on July 5 and designated for assignment on July 15, after which he cleared waivers and was outrighted to the minors. He elected free agency on October 2 at the conclusion of the season.

Boston Red Sox

On December 20, 2018, Ryan Weber signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox organization and was invited to spring training as a non-roster invitee. He spent the early part of the 2019 season with the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox before his contract was selected on May 6, allowing him to make his debut with the major league club. In 2019, Weber appeared in 18 games for the Red Sox, primarily in relief roles with three starts, posting a 2–4 record, a 5.09 , and 29 strikeouts over 40⅔ . He shuttled between and Pawtucket multiple times that season, including being optioned on June 7 and July 20 before recalls on July 15 and August 4. This versatility helped provide depth to the Red Sox during a rebuilding year following their title. Weber earned a spot on the Red Sox's opening day roster for the 2020 season, the shortened campaign impacted by the . He made 17 appearances, including five starts, recording a 1–3 mark with a 4.40 and 27 strikeouts in a career-high 43 . His performance included strong outings, such as a 2.25 in 12 such appearances, contributing to the team's pitching staff amid roster challenges. The Red Sox optioned Weber to Triple-A Worcester to begin 2021, where he started the season before being selected back to the major league roster on June 13. In his only appearance that day against the Baltimore Orioles, he struggled in relief, allowing 11 earned runs over 5⅔ innings for a 17.47 . designated him for assignment the following day on June 14. Over his three seasons with the Red Sox from 2019 to , Weber provided reliable depth as a multi-role in the and , appearing in 36 games with an overall 4.73 across 89⅓ innings during periods when the team contended for postseason berths, including a wild card push in . His experience from prior organizations like the aided his adaptability in Boston's pitching staff.

Milwaukee Brewers

On June 16, 2021, the Milwaukee Brewers claimed right-handed pitcher Ryan Weber off waivers from the Boston Red Sox, who had designated him for assignment two days earlier, and optioned him to their Triple-A affiliate, the Nashville Sounds. Weber spent time with the Sounds, appearing in minor league games during this period, before being recalled to the major league roster on June 22. Weber made his only major league appearance for the Brewers on June 27, 2021, against the Colorado Rockies at . Entering in the ninth inning of a 5-0 Brewers lead, he pitched a scoreless frame, allowing one hit while retiring the side in order on six strikes out of eight pitches, earning the save in a 5-0 victory. The next day, June 28, the Brewers optioned him back to Nashville. Weber remained with the Sounds until July 13, 2021, when the Brewers designated him for assignment to clear a roster spot. Three days later, on July 16, he was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Mariners.

Seattle Mariners (second stint)

On July 16, 2021, the Seattle Mariners claimed Ryan Weber off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers, marking his return to the organization where he had made his major league debut during a brief first stint in 2017. Weber initially reported to the Triple-A , where he spent much of the remainder of the season, making several starts and contributing to the Rainiers' rotation with a strong 4-1 record and 1.02 ERA over 62 innings in 11 appearances. He was recalled to the majors on July 25 for depth ahead of a series against the . Weber made two relief appearances for the Mariners in late July 2021. On July 27 against the Houston Astros, he pitched a scoreless ninth inning in a 6-8 loss. The following day, July 28, he worked two innings but allowed two runs in an 4-11 defeat to the Astros, finishing his second stint with Seattle at 0-0 and a 6.00 ERA over 3 total innings. He was optioned back to Tacoma on July 29 and remained there through the end of the minor league season. Following the 2021 season, the Mariners outrighted Weber to Triple-A on September 3, after which he elected free agency rather than accepting the assignment.

New York Yankees

On January 14, 2022, the New York Yankees signed Weber to a minor league contract. He made five relief appearances for the Yankees in 2022 over four stints (June 16; June 29–July 6; July 14–21, including Game 1 of a doubleheader; September 3–16), posting a 0–0 record with a 0.84 ERA, three strikeouts, one walk, and one save in 10.2 innings pitched. The Yankees designated him for assignment on September 16, outrighted him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on September 18, and Weber elected free agency on September 19. In 2022, the New York Yankees signed Ryan Weber to a minor league contract with an invitation to , marking his return to the organization after a brief stint with them earlier that year. Weber began the 2023 season with the Yankees' Triple-A affiliate, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, where he made seven starts and recorded a 2.35 over 23 before his promotion. His time in Triple-A provided depth to the Yankees' pitching pipeline amid injuries, as the veteran reliever focused on refining his sinker-heavy approach in the . On May 11, 2023, the Yankees selected Weber's contract from Triple-A, leading to his major league debut that day against the , where he pitched 1.1 scoreless innings in . Over the next few weeks, Weber made eight appearances for New York from May 11 to June 2, compiling a 1-0 record with a 3.14 , seven strikeouts, and just two walks across 14.1 innings. His outings, including a save on May 20 against the , offered stability to a strained by injuries, with Weber inducing ground balls at a 46% rate typical of his career. Weber's season was cut short on June 3, 2023, when the Yankees placed him on the 15-day with a right strain following his final appearance against the . He was transferred to the 60-day on June 7 and did not return that year. On November 2, 2023, after recovering from the injury, the Yankees placed Weber on outright waivers as part of their 40-man roster moves; he cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A but elected free agency on November 6. As of November 2025, Weber has not signed with another organization, effectively concluding his 14-year professional career that spanned multiple MLB teams as a reliable but oft-overlooked reliever.

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