Thad Weber
{{Short description|American baseball player (born 1984)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{Infobox baseball biography
| name = Thad Weber
| image = Weber delivers the pitch. (8849907016) (cropped).jpg
| caption = Weber with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2013
| team =
| number =
| position = Pitcher
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1984|09|28}}
| birth_place = Friend, Nebraska, U.S.
| bats = Right
| throws = Right
| debutleague = MLB
| debutdate = April 22
| debutyear = 2012
| debutteam = Detroit Tigers
|debut2league=KBO
|debut2date=April 3
|debut2year=2014
|debut2team=NC Dinos
|finalleague=MLB
|finaldate=August 20
|finalyear=2013
|finalteam=Toronto Blue Jays
|final2league=KBO
|final2date=October 14
|final2year=2014
|final2team=NC Dinos
| statleague = MLB
| stat1label = Win–loss record
| stat1value = 0–2
| stat2label = Earned run average
| stat2value = 3.79
| stat3label = Strikeouts
| stat3value = 11
| stat2league = KBO
| stat21label = Win–loss record
| stat21value = 9-6
| stat22label = Earned run average
| stat22value = 4.58
| stat23label = Strikeouts
| stat23value = 85
| teams =
- Detroit Tigers ({{mlby|2012}})
- San Diego Padres ({{mlby|2013}})
- Toronto Blue Jays ({{mlby|2013}})
- NC Dinos ({{by|2014}})
}}
Thad George Weber (born September 28, 1984) is an American former professional baseball pitcher and current major league scout. He appeared in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Detroit Tigers, San Diego Padres, and Toronto Blue Jays as well as in the KBO League for the NC Dinos.
Professional career
=Detroit Tigers=
On August 22, 2009, Weber tossed the Erie SeaWolves' first no-hitter in almost 14 years.{{cite news|last=Carpenter|first=Steve|title=Former Hutch Juco Player Throws No-Hitter|url=http://www.ksallink.com/?cmd=displaystory&story_id=10253&format=print|accessdate=12 April 2013|newspaper=KSAL News}} Weber faced two batters over the minimum, struck out a career-high 10, and threw only 88 pitches en route to the historic achievement.{{cite web|last=Torenli|first=John|title=Weber makes SeaWolves' history|url=https://www.milb.com/news/gcs-6563848|publisher=MiLB.com}}
Weber was called up by the Detroit Tigers on April 21, 2012,{{cite web|last=Beck|first=Jason|title=Tigers option Schlereth, call up Weber|url=http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120421&content_id=29292618¬ebook_id=29306596&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120423094225/http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120421&content_id=29292618¬ebook_id=29306596&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 23, 2012|website=MLB.com|accessdate=April 26, 2012}} and made his major league debut the next day against the Texas Rangers. The Rangers won 3-2 in 11 innings.[https://web.archive.org/web/20120424201939/http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=320422106 Texas Rangers vs. Detroit Tigers – Recap – April 22, 2012] ''ESPN He was optioned back to the minor leagues by Detroit on April 26, 2012, after making two appearances.{{cite web|last=Fenech|first=Anthony|title=Pitching change: Tigers call up Luke Putkonen, demote Thad Weber|url=http://www.freep.com/article/20120426/SPORTS02/204260609/Pitching-change-Tigers-call-up-Luke-Putkonen-demote-Thad-Weber?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews|publisher=Freep|accessdate=April 26, 2012}}
=San Diego Padres=
In August 2012, Weber was signed by the San Diego Padres.{{cite web|title=Padres Claim Thad Weber from Tigers|last=Blontz|first=Blaine|url=http://www.mlbdailydish.com/2012/8/23/3263180/padres-claim-thad-weber-from-tigers|date=August 23, 2012|accessdate=August 23, 2012}}
The Padres designated Weber for assignment on May 17, 2013.{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/05/padres-designate-thad-weber-for-assignment.html|title=Padres Designate Thad Weber For Assignment|date=May 17, 2013|accessdate=May 19, 2013}}
=Toronto Blue Jays=
On May 19, the Toronto Blue Jays claimed Weber off waivers, and optioned him to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons.{{cite news|url=http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/blue-jays-claim-right-hander-thad-weber-off-waivers-from-san-diego-padres-208064231.html|title=Blue Jays claim right-hander Thad Weber off waivers from San Diego Padres|newspaper=Winnipeg Free Press |agency=Canadian Press|date=May 19, 2013|accessdate=May 19, 2013}} Weber was recalled by the Blue Jays on May 25.{{cite web|url=http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130525&content_id=48551760&vkey=pr_tor&c_id=tor|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140505125453/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130525&content_id=48551760&vkey=pr_tor&c_id=tor|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 5, 2014|title=Blue Jays recall Thad Weber|date=May 25, 2013|accessdate=May 25, 2013}} Weber was optioned back to the Buffalo Bisons by the Blue Jays on May 28.{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130528&content_id=48847604¬ebook_id=48875970&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor|title=Blue Jays designate Ortiz, option Weber|last1=Chisholm|first1=Gregor|last2=Peaslee|first2=Evan|website=MLB.com|date=May 28, 2013|accessdate=May 28, 2013}} He was recalled on June 9, and then returned to Buffalo after that day's game. On August 13, Weber was recalled again by the Blue Jays to replace Josh Johnson, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list.{{cite web|url=http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=865623-blue-jays-josh-johnson-to-dl|title=Josh Johnson to DL|publisher=KFFL.com|date=August 13, 2013|accessdate=August 13, 2013}} Weber was optioned back to Buffalo on August 19, but was expected to be activated as the 26th player for the doubleheader against the New York Yankees on August 20.
=NC Dinos=
On December 11, 2013, he was released by the Blue Jays and signed with the NC Dinos of the Korea Baseball Organization.{{cite web|url=http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/11/thad-weber-is-headed-to-korea/|title=Thad Weber is headed to Korea|date=December 11, 2013|accessdate=December 11, 2013|first=D.J.|last=Short}}
=Detroit Tigers (second stint)=
On January 20, 2015, the Detroit Tigers signed Weber to a minor-league contract.{{cite web|url=http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2015/01/20/veteran-wilson-highlights-tigers-non-roster-invitees/22061579/|title=Veteran Wilson highlights Tigers' non-roster invitees|date=January 20, 2015|work=The Detroit News|accessdate=January 20, 2015|first=Chris|last=McCosky}} During the 2015 season, Weber started 27 games for the Toledo Mud Hens and had a 6–10 record with a 4.19 ERA and 105 strikeouts.
On December 11, 2015, Weber signed a minor-league contract with the Detroit Tigers.{{cite web|url=http://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2015/12/11/detroit-tigers-prospects-roster/77151446/|title=Tigers sign 17 minor leaguers, invite 6 to camp|first=James|last=Jahnke|newspaper=Detroit Free Press|date=December 11, 2015|accessdate=December 11, 2015}} Weber spent the 2016 season shuffling between the Toledo Mud Hens and the Erie SeaWolves, Detroit's Triple–A and Double–A affiliates, and compiled an 8–13 record and 5.08 ERA with 78 strikeouts over 26 games (24 starts). He elected free agency following the season on November 7, 2016.{{Cite web|title=Minor League Free Agents 2016|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2016/|access-date=July 20, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|date=November 8, 2016 |language=en}}
On January 10, 2017, Weber re–signed with Detroit on a new minor league contract.{{cite web|url=http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/213231756/tigers-sign-22-players-to-minor-league-deals/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170111140619/http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/213231756/tigers-sign-22-players-to-minor-league-deals/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 11, 2017 |title=Tigers sign Minors contracts with 22 players |website=MLB.com |first=Jason |last=Beck |date=January 10, 2017 |accessdate=January 10, 2017}} He was released by the Tigers organization on March 25.
=Colorado Rockies=
On May 12, 2017, Weber signed a minor league deal with the Colorado Rockies. He was released on October 31.
Personal life
Weber has a degree in Biological Sciences, graduating on May 10, 2008.
Weber missed the UL-Lafayette series, as his wife Megan gave birth to their daughter, Babe, in 2008. He also has 2 sons, Gehrig, born in 2010, Teddy, born in 2013, and a daughter Wynn, born in 2019.
References
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External links
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{{Baseballstats |mlb=519403 |espn=32387 |br=w/weberth01 |fangraphs=8036 |brm=weber-001tha}}
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20100413230704/http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=milb&t=p_pbp&pid=519403 Minor League Stats]
- [http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=100&ATCLID=785676 Huskers.com Bio]
- [http://eng.koreabaseball.com/teams/playerinfopitcher/summary.aspx?pcode=64956 Korea Baseball Organization]
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