LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 05: Jordan Weems #70 of the Oakland Athletics delivers the pitch against the Houston Astros during the ninth inning in Game One of the American League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 05, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
Jordan Weems took an unconventional route to the Oakland A’s bullpen, but he could make a major impact in 2021.
The 2020 season was the culmination of years of hard work for Jordan Weems. The former third round pick of the Red Sox had been drafted as a catcher, only to see his bat fail to develop as hoped.