| Jordan Weems | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) Weems with the Nationals in 2023 | |
| Los Angeles Dodgers – No. 45 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1992-11-07)November 7, 1992 (age 33) Columbus, Georgia, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| July 28, 2020, for the Oakland Athletics | |
| MLB statistics (through 2025 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 6–5 |
| Earned run average | 5.51 |
| Strikeouts | 161 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Jordan Blake Weems (born November 7, 1992) is an American professionalbaseballpitcher in theLos Angeles Dodgers organization. He has previously played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for theOakland Athletics,Arizona Diamondbacks,Washington Nationals, andHouston Astros. He was drafted by theBoston Red Sox in the third round of the2011 MLB draft and he made his MLB debut with the Athletics in 2020.
Weems was drafted by theBoston Red Sox as acatcher in the third round of the2011 Major League Baseball draft out ofColumbus High School inColumbus, Georgia. Weems had committed to playcollege baseball atGeorgia State.[1] Weems made his professional debut with the rookie-levelGulf Coast League Red Sox. In 2012, Weems played for the Single-AGreenville 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-ASalem 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-APortland 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-ALowell 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-APawtucket 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]
On December 3, 2019, Weems signed a minor league contract with theOakland Athletics organization.[7] Weems made the Opening Day roster for Oakland and made his major league debut on July 28, 2020, against theColorado 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-ALas Vegas Aviators and Oakland, recording a 6.23 ERA in 5 big league appearances before being designated for assignment on July 3, 2021.[10]
On July 5, 2021, Weems was claimed off of waivers by theArizona Diamondbacks.[11] In two games with Arizona, he gave up seven earned runs and struck out three in1+1⁄3 innings.[12] On August 12, Weems was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to the Triple–AReno Aces.[13]
On February 27, 2022, Weems signed a minor league contract with theWashington 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 in39+2⁄3 innings pitched.
Weems was optioned to the Triple-ARochester Red Wings to begin the 2023 season.[15] He made 51 appearances out of thebullpen for Washington, compiling a 5–1 record and 3.62 ERA with 60 strikeouts across54+2⁄3 innings pitched.
Weems made 41 appearances for Washington in 2024, struggling to a 6.70 ERA with 35 strikeouts across41+2⁄3 innings pitched. On August 13, 2024, Weems wasdesignated 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]
On December 17, 2024, Weems signed a minor league contract with theAtlanta Braves.[19] In 14 appearances for the Triple-AGwinnett Stripers, he logged a 1-1 record and 5.09 ERA with 18 strikeouts and one save across17+2⁄3 innings pitched. Weems was released by the Braves organization on May 19, 2025.[20]
On June 2, 2025, Weems signed a minor league contract with theHouston Astros.[21] In nine appearances for the Triple-ASugar Land Space Cowboys, he posted a 2-1 record and 3.97 ERA with 10 strikeouts across11+1⁄3 innings pitched. On June 24, the Astros selected Weems' contract, adding him to their active roster.[22] In two appearances for Houston, he struggled to an 0-1 record and 6.00 ERA with no strikeouts over three innings pitched. Weems was designated for assignment by the Astros on July 4.[23] He elected free agency after clearing waivers on July 7.[24] On July 9, Weems re-signed with the Astros organization on a minor league contract.[25] On August 13, the Astros added Weems back to their active roster.[26] After allowing five runs in1+1⁄3 innings across two games against theBaltimore Orioles, Weems was designated for assignment on August 18.[27] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Sugar Land on August 20.[28] Weems elected free agency on September 29.[29]
On February 9, 2026, Weems signed a minor league contract with theLos Angeles Dodgers.[30]
Weems father, Rick, was a Minor League catcher in theSt Louis Cardinals organization from 1980-1982.[31]
On February 9, 2024, Weems and his girlfriend, Melody, got engaged.[32]