Jeff Weaver

Jeffrey Charles Weaver

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 5", Weight 200 lb.
• School California State University, Fresno
• High School Simi Valley High School
• Debut April 14, 1999
• Final Game September 29, 2010
• Born August 22, 1976 in Northridge, CA USA

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Biographical Information

Jeff Weaver burst onto the major league scene in 1999 with the Detroit Tigers with great potential and high expectations, only to embark on a rather ordinary, up-and-down career. He helped win a bronze medal for the United States at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. In the 1997 Intercontinental Cup, he just missed a Bronze as the US finished 4th. Weaver was 0-1 with a 2.79 ERA in the event and struck out 10 in 9 2/3 IP. On the other hand, he allowed a team-high 16 hits and 10 runs (7 of which were unearned).

He is the brother of pitcher Jered Weaver. Ironically, Jeff was designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels in June 2006 to make room on the team's roster for his brother. He was eventually traded to the St. Louis Cardinals, where he was a key component in winning the World Series title against his original team, the Detroit Tigers.

Jeff made two Opening Day starts in his career, taking the ball back to back years (2001 and 2002) for the Tigers.

Notable Achievements

• 2-time AL Shutouts Leader (2002 & 2007)
• 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 4 (2000, 2001, 2004 & 2005)
• Won a World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2006