Gary Lee Weiss (born December 27, 1955) is a former

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who played for the

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from 1980-1981. Weiss was selected by the Dodgers in the 19th round of the

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from the

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. He made his Major League debut on September 13, 1980 in a game against the

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. In his debut season, he was used as a

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in all eight games in which he appeared. Weiss appeared in 14 games in his second season in 1981, recording two hits. , no player since Weiss has made more pinch running appearances in a season without a single

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or defensive inning. Weiss's son, Erich, was also a professional baseball player, retiring in 2019 after advancing to AAA.

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