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Full name:
Jeffrey Charles Weaver
Born: 08/22/76 Birthplace: Northridge, CA College: Fresno State University Height: 6'5" Weight: 200 Position: P Bats: Right Throws: Right MLB Debut: 04/14/99 |
Selected by the Chicago White Sox in the 2nd round of the June 3rd 1997 free-agent draft,
but did not sign. Selected by the Detroit Tigers as the 14th pick overall in the 1st round of the June 2nd 1998 free-agent draft. 4th place in the AL with 5 complete games. 5th in the AL with 229.1 innings pitched. Led the league in pitches per start with an average of 109.67. Posted career highs in wins(13) and ERA(4.08). Finished 2nd in the AL with a total of 3,619 pitches thrown. Held batters to a .178 average with a two-strike count. Was 4-0 against interleague opponents in 2001 with a 3.62 ERA. Resides in Simi Valley, CA. in the off-season. Jeff was an All-Marmonte League honorable mention pick in his senior season at Simi Valley (CA) High School Earned an academic letter in addition to his athletic achievements as a senior. Male Athelete of the Year in 1998 at Fresno State University. 1998 Rotary Smith Award (top player in NCAA baseball) semi-finalist. "Weaver won't forget fight."(Detroit News, March 8, 2002) "Weaver gains confidence in his change-up."(Detroit News, March 5, 2002) "Weaver shows maturity in loss."(Detroit News, March 3, 2002) "Jeff Weaver agrees to a four-year, $22 million contract."(ESPN, January 22, 2002) "Q & A with Jeff Weaver" (Detroit News, Jan. 28, 2002) "Weaver shakes off immaturity on mound" (Detroit Free Press, January 16, 2002) "Q & A with Jeff Weaver" (Detroit News, March 19 2001) "Tiger to Watch: Jeff Weaver" (Detroit News, Feb 23, 2000) | Home | Pictures | Personal | Stats | 2002 Schedule | Links | Comments |
