Jon Weber (baseball)

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Weber is just a tried and true professional who reminds these guys of the importance of winning every day. Not worrying about where we are in the standings, how much each game means, individual stats or getting contracts picked up, but just going out there and getting a win each and everyday no matter what -- that's what Weber does.

 – Rick Forney, manager of the Winnipeg Goldeyes [23]

On July 19, 2010, Major League Baseball announced Weber's 100-game suspension for having failed a drug test for the third time. The drug was identified as a "drug of abuse" rather than a performance-enhancing drug. [24]

Despite announcing his retirement earlier in the year, Weber continued his career in leagues unaffiliated with MLB. He played winter league baseball in the winter of 2010–11 in the Dominican Republic, then signed with the Winnipeg Goldeyes of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball in June when they had an injury to outfielder Jonathan Wyatt. [25] Weber was named the team's most valuable player. [23] Weber returned to Winnipeg for the 2012 season. [26] After batting .281 in 78 games, the Goldeyes waived Weber, giving him his unconditional release. [27]

International career

Weber joined the United States national baseball team for the 2009 Baseball World Cup held in Nettuno, Italy in September 2009, helping the United States win the gold medal. Weber made the Cup's All-Tournament Team. [28]

Weber has routinely played winter league baseball. [9] Following the 2006 season, Weber played for the Naranjeros de Hermosillo of the Mexican Pacific League (MPL), appearing in the 2006 Caribbean Series. [29] [30] He played for the Cañeros de Los Mochis of the MPL after the 2007 season. [31] With the Venados de Mazatlán of the MPL after the 2008 season, Weber reached the 2009 Caribbean Series. [32] [33] In the 2011–12 offseason, he played for the Gigantes del Cibao of the Dominican Winter League. [34]

Personal life

Weber is divorced. He has two children. [19] Weber works in construction during his time away from baseball to help make ends meet. [8]

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Jon Weber
Outfielder
Born: (1978-01-20) January 20, 1978 (age 46)
Lakewood, California
Bats: Left
Throws: Left