Avery Weems

Avery Weems
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1997-06-06) June 6, 1997
Flagstaff, Arizona, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Left

Avery Brian Weems (born June 6, 1997) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.

Career

Amateur career

Weems attended Coconino High School in Flagstaff, Arizona.[1] Undrafted out of high school in 2015, he attended Yavapai College to play college baseball.[2] He posted a 4–1 record with a 3.90 ERA with 61 strikeouts over 57+2⁄3 innings as a freshman in 2016.[3] In 2017, he went 6–4 with a 2.89 ERA and 87 strikeouts over 65+1⁄3 innings. Following that season, he transferred to the University of Arizona to play for the Wildcats. Weems went 1–3 with a 5.69 ERA and 39 strikeouts over 55+2⁄3 innings in 2018. In his senior season of 2019, he went 4–5 with a 7.15 ERA and 47 strikeouts over 61+2⁄3 innings.[4]

Chicago White Sox

Weems was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 6th round of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft and signed with them for a $10,000 signing bonus.[5]

Weems made his professional debut shortly after signing, splitting time between the rookie-level Arizona League White Sox and Great Falls Voyagers, going a combined 5–4 with a 2.09 ERA and 71 strikeouts over 60+1⁄3 innings.[6] Weems did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the Minor League Baseball season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[7]

Texas Rangers

On December 8, 2020, Weems and Dane Dunning were traded to the Texas Rangers in exchange for Lance Lynn.[8] During the 2020-2021 offseason, he played for the Atenienses de Manatí of the Puerto Rican Winter League, going 0–0 with a 1.54 ERA and 22 strikeouts over 11+2⁄3 innings.[9] Weems spent the 2021 season with the Hickory Crawdads of the High-A East, going 4–6 with a 5.06 ERA and 124 strikeouts over 85+1⁄3 innings.[10] He spent the 2022 season with the Frisco RoughRiders of the Double-A Texas League, going 2–6 with a 5.14 ERA and 107 strikeouts over 91 innings.[11]

Weems received a non-roster invitation to major league spring training in 2023.[12] On February 15, 2023, Weems underwent Tommy John surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament, and missed the entirety of the 2023 season.[13]

Weems briefly returned to action in 2024, making seven appearances for Hickory and the Triple-A Round Rock Express. He made 34 appearances for the Double-A Frisco RoughRiders in 2025, compiling a 4-1 record and 6.63 ERA with 44 strikeouts and three saves over 38 innings of work. Weems elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2025.[14]

References

  1. ^ Carmen, Braden (29 May 2015). "Coconino's Avery Weems takes the Arizona Daily Sun's baseball athlete of the year award". Arizona Daily Sun. Retrieved 2022-07-29.
  2. ^ "Local Roundup: Weems keeps Yavapai alive at JUCO World Series". Arizona Daily Sun. June 2016. Retrieved 2022-07-29.
  3. ^ Hartman, Mike (24 December 2016). "CHS grad Avery Weems building more than arm strength". Arizona Daily Sun. Retrieved 2022-07-29.
  4. ^ Lev, Michael (11 April 2019). "Arizona Wildcats senior lefty Avery Weems finally has it all under control". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved 2022-07-29.
  5. ^ Bergner Jr., Brian (June 4, 2019). "Former Roughrider lefty Avery Weems selected by Chicago White Sox in MLB Draft". The Daily Courier (Arizona). Retrieved 2022-07-29.
  6. ^ Neighbor, Fritz (August 28, 2019). "Pioneer notes: Weems finding his way". MiLB.com. Retrieved 2022-07-29.
  7. ^ Hartzler, Lance (28 June 2020). "Avery Weems grinds through pandemic, Minor League Baseball uncertainty". Arizona Daily Sun. Retrieved 2022-07-29.
  8. ^ Merkin, Scott (December 8, 2020). "'I like to win': White Sox acquire veteran Lynn". MLB.com. Retrieved 2022-07-29.
  9. ^ Newberg, Jamey (January 27, 2021). "Texas Rangers 2020-21 offseason prospect rankings: Part 2". The Athletic. Retrieved 2022-07-29.
  10. ^ Grant, Evan (2022-03-10). "Rangers top prospects: Avery Weems could double return from Lance Lynn trade". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 2022-07-29.
  11. ^ Postins, Matthew (October 14, 2022). "Rangers Top 30 Prospects Wraps: Avery Weems". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2022-11-20.
  12. ^ Postins, Matthew (January 28, 2023). "Rangers Invite Top Prospects to Spring Training". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2023-02-01.
  13. ^ Grant, Evan (2023-02-16). "Rangers left-handed prospect Avery Weems to miss 2023 season". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 2023-02-17.
  14. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2025". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
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