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United States Luke Weaver has established himself as a prominent baseball pitcher, transitioning from a starting role to a high-leverage reliever and closer across multiple MLB teams.
Collaborated with the charitable organization Big League Impact, founded by former teammate Adam Wainwright, to establish a Little League field named after Weaver and his wife in Hoyo Oscuro, Dominican Republic.
Worked with glove manufacturer Aria to create a custom 'Bible Glove,' featuring scripture.
Luke Allen Weaver was born on August 21, 1993, in DeLand, Florida. His early career included playing college baseball at Florida State University (2012-14), where he recorded a 16-6 record and a 3.04 ERA over 49 games. During his time at FSU, he was recognized as a 2014 First Team All-ACC selection, a Third Team Collegiate Baseball All-American, and a recipient of the 2014 Rawlings Gold Glove Award. He was initially drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 19th round of the 2011 MLB amateur draft but chose to attend college. The St. Louis Cardinals then selected him in the first round as the 27th overall pick in the 2014 MLB Draft, marking the beginning of his professional journey. Weaver made his Major League Baseball debut on August 13, 2016, with the Cardinals.
Weaver spent parts of three seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals (2016-18), pitching in 52 games with 43 starts and accumulating a 15-17 record. He later moved to the Arizona Diamondbacks (2019-22), where he had 49 appearances with 38 starts. His career has seen significant transitions, notably a move to primarily a relief pitcher role. In 2024, with the New York Yankees, Weaver made 62 relief appearances, achieving a 7-3 record with four saves and a 2.89 ERA, alongside 103 strikeouts in 84.0 innings pitched. This performance marked a career high in games played and earned him the role of closer for the Yankees, including during their postseason run to the World Series. His postseason saw him record four saves across various series. In 2025, he continued as a key reliever for the Yankees, securing eight saves over 64 appearances with a 3.62 ERA.
In 2026, Weaver signed a two-year, $22 million contract with the New York Mets. While with the Mets, he posted a 1.84 ERA in 44.0 innings. Later that year, he was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Throughout his career, Weaver has volunteered for charitable causes, including packing meals for “9/11 Day” events and establishing a Little League field in the Dominican Republic through Big League Impact.
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