Patrick Charles Weigel (born July 8, 1994) is an American professional

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for the

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of the

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. He has played in

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(MLB) for the

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and Milwaukee Brewers.

Amateur career

Weigel attended St. Bonaventure High School in

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. He played

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for one year before transferring to Oxnard College. He was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 22nd round of the

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, but did not sign and transferred to the

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Professional career

Atlanta Braves

After one year at Houston, the

selected Weigel in the seventh round of the

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. Weigel signed and made his professional debut with the

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. In 14 starts for Danville, he went 0–3 with a 4.53 ERA. He started 2016 with the

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and was promoted to the

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in August. He ended the 2016 season with an 11–6 record and a 2.47 ERA. In 25 games (24 starts) between the two clubs, he pitched to an 11–6 record with a 2.47 ERA. Weigel started the 2017 season with Mississippi and was promoted to the

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in May. The next month, he underwent Tommy John surgery and missed the remainder of the season. Weigel made four rehab starts in 2018. The Braves added him to their 40-man roster after the 2018 season. Weigel split the 2019 season between Mississippi and the

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, going a combined 6–2 with a 2.73 ERA and 55 strikeouts over 63.1 innings. The Braves promoted Weigel to the major leagues on three separate occasions in 2019, but he did not appear in a game for them that season. Weigel was again promoted to the major leagues on September 4, 2020, and made his major league debut against the

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Milwaukee Brewers

On April 5, 2021, the Braves traded Weigel and

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to the Milwaukee Brewers for

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. On April 28, 2021, Weigel notched his first MLB strikeout, punching out Miami Marlins outfielder

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. In the game, Weigel threw two scoreless innings with 4 strikeouts. On July 30, Weigel was designated for assignment by the Brewers. On August 2, Weigel was outrighted to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds. He became a free agent following the season.

Seattle Mariners

On March 14, 2022, Weigel signed a minor league contract with the

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organization. He spent time with the team in spring training, and was reassigned to minor league camp in March. Weigel spent the year with the Triple-A

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, making 53 appearances for the team and posting a 3-5 record and 4.21 ERA with 63 strikeouts in 62.0 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 10.

Kansas City Monarchs

On March 9, 2023, Weigel signed with the

of the

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References

External links

Houston Cougars bio
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