Jordan Weems

{{Infobox baseball biography

|name = Jordan Weems

|team = Houston Astros

|number = 51

|image = Jordan Weems pitching, July 29, 2023 (1) (cropped).jpg

|caption = Weems with the Nationals in 2023

|position = Pitcher

|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|11|7}}

|birth_place = Columbus, Georgia, U.S.

|bats = Left

|throws = Right

|debutleague = MLB

|debutdate = July 28

|debutyear = 2020

|debutteam = Oakland Athletics

|statleague = MLB

|statyear = 2024 season

|stat1label = Win–loss record

|stat1value = 6–4

|stat2label = Earned run average

|stat2value = 5.12

|stat3label = Strikeouts

|stat3value = 146

|teams =

Oakland Athletics ({{mlby|2020}}–{{mlby|2021}})
Arizona Diamondbacks ({{mlby|2021}})
Washington Nationals ({{mlby|2022}}–{{mlby|2024}})

}}

Jordan Blake Weems (born November 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in 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.

Career

=Boston Red Sox=

Weems 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.{{cite news |last1=Normandin |first1=Marc |title=2011 MLB Draft: Jordan Weems Selected at #111 by Boston Red Sox |url=https://www.overthemonster.com/2011/6/7/2211442/2011-mlb-draft-jordan-weems-selected-at-111-by-boston-red-sox |accessdate=July 25, 2020 |work=Over the Monster |publisher=SB Nation |date=June 7, 2011 |language=en}} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/player/jordan-weems-607179?stats=career-r-hitting-minors&year=2021|title = Jordan Weems Stats, Fantasy & News| website=MLB.com }}

File:Jordan Weems (8018625852) (cropped).jpg

After spending his first 5 years in the minor leagues as a catcher, Weems converted into a relief pitcher in 2016.{{Cite web |last=McCarthy |first=Emily |date=August 4, 2016 |title=Jordan Weems unmasks his pitching ability - The Boston Globe |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/redsox/2016/08/04/jordan-weems-unmasks-his-pitching-ability/GkR2MfdHUCEMywcIl1hSWL/story.html |access-date=May 5, 2021 |website=BostonGlobe.com}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.pressherald.com/2018/05/31/red-sox-prospect-jordan-weems-is-trying-to-catch-on-as-a-pitcher/|title=Farm report: Red Sox prospect Jordan Weems is trying to catch on as a pitcher|first=Kevin ThomasStaff|last=Writer|date=May 31, 2018}} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=weems-000jor|title = Jordan Weems Minor Leagues Statistics & History}} On November 4, 2019, Weems elected free agency after 9 years in the Red Sox minor league system.{{Cite web|title=Minor League Free Agents 2019|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2019/|access-date=August 16, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|language=en}}

=Oakland Athletics=

On December 3, 2019, Weems signed a minor league contract with the Oakland Athletics organization.{{Cite web|url=https://sfchronicle.com/athletics/article/A-s-converted-pitcher-Jordan-Weems-has-15063223.php|title=A's converted pitcher Jordan Weems has catcher's mind-set and electric arm|website=SFChronicle.com|author=Susan Slusser|date=February 21, 2020|access-date=July 21, 2020}} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://sfchronicle.com/athletics/article/Hard-throwing-converted-reliever-Jordan-Weems-to-15419168.php|title=Hard-throwing reliever Jordan Weems to make A's roster|website=SFChronicle.com|author=Susan Slusser|date=July 19, 2020|access-date=July 21, 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://mlb.com/news/jordan-weems-mlb-debut-with-athletics/|title=Jordan Weems MLB debut with Athletics|website=MLB.com|author=Martín Gallegos|date= July 28, 2020|access-date=July 3, 2021}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/07/as-select-sam-moll-designate-jordan-weems-for-assignment.html/|title=A's Select Sam Moll, Designate Jordan Weems For Assignment|website=mlbtraderumors.com|author=TC Zenck|date=July 3, 2021|access-date=July 3, 2021}}

=Arizona Diamondbacks=

On July 5, 2021, Weems was claimed off of waivers by the Arizona Diamondbacks.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/07/dbacks-claim-jordan-weems-waivers-athletics-ryan-buchter-dfa.html|title = D-backs Claim Jordan Weems, DFA Ryan Buchter}} In two games with Arizona, he gave up seven earned runs and struck out three in {{fraction|1|1|3}} innings.{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/weemsjo01.shtml|title=Jordan Weems Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More|website=Baseball-Reference.com}} On August 12, Weems was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to the Triple–A Reno Aces.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/08/diamondbacks-outright-jordan-weems.html|title=Diamondbacks Outright Jordan Weems|date=August 12, 2021|website=MLB Trade Rumors}}

=Washington Nationals=

On 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.{{Cite web |last=RotoGraphs |first=Staff |date=May 31, 2022 |title=Nationals' Jordan Weems: Contract selected by Nationals |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/nationals-jordan-weems-contract-selected-by-nationals/ |access-date=May 31, 2022 |website=CBSSports.com }} Weems made a career-high 32 appearances for Washington, working to an 0–1 record and 5.22 ERA with 41 strikeouts in {{fraction|39|2|3}} innings pitched.

Weems was optioned to the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings to begin the 2023 season.{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2023 |title=Nationals' Jordan Weems: Among cuts Tuesday |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/nationals-jordan-weems-among-cuts-tuesday/amp/ |access-date=March 14, 2023 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}} He made 51 appearances out of the bullpen for Washington, compiling a 5–1 record and 3.62 ERA with 60 strikeouts across {{fraction|54|2|3}} innings pitched.

Weems made 41 appearances for Washington in 2024, struggling to a 6.70 ERA with 35 strikeouts across {{fraction|41|2|3}} innings pitched. On August 13, 2024, Weems was designated for assignment by the Nationals.{{Cite web|title=Nationals Designate Harold Ramírez, Jordan Weems For Assignment|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/08/nationals-designate-harold-ramirez-jordan-weems-for-assignment.html|access-date=August 13, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Rochester on August 16.{{Cite web|title=Nationals Outright Jordan Weems|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/08/nationals-outright-jordan-weems.html|access-date=August 16, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} Weems elected free agency on October 1.https://www.milb.com/transactions/2024-10-01

=Atlanta Braves=

On December 17, 2024, Weems signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves.{{Cite web|title=Braves, Jordan Weems Agree To Minor League Deal|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/12/braves-sign-jordan-weems-reliever.html|access-date=December 17, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} In 14 appearances for the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers, he logged a 1-1 record and 5.09 ERA with 18 strikeouts and one save across {{fraction|17|2|3}} innings pitched. Weems was released by the Braves organization on May 19, 2025.{{Cite web|title=Braves Release Garrett Cooper, Jordan Weems|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/05/braves-release-garrett-cooper-jordan-weems.html|access-date=May 27, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}

=Houston Astros=

On June 2, 2025, Weems signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros.{{Cite web|title=Astros Sign Jordan Weems To Minor League Deal|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/06/astros-sign-jordan-weems-to-minor-league-deal.html|access-date=June 2, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} In nine appearances for the Triple-A Sugar Land Space Cowboys, he posted a 2-1 record and 3.97 ERA with 10 strikeouts across {{fraction|11|1|3}} innings pitched. On June 24, the Astros selected Weems' contract, adding him to their active roster.{{Cite web|title=Astros Select Jordan Weems|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/06/astros-select-jordan-weems.html|access-date=June 24, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}

Personal life

Weems father, Rick, was a Minor League catcher in the St Louis Cardinals organization from 1980-1982.{{cite web |title=Jordan Weems Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News |url=https://www.mlb.com/player/jordan-weems-607179 |website=MLB.com |access-date=17 June 2024 |language=en}}

On February 9, 2024, Weems and his girlfriend, Melody, got engaged.{{cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/C3Q0BZhSKfK/?img_index=1 |website=www.instagram.com |access-date=17 June 2024}}