Gary Weiss (baseball) facts for kids

Gary Lee Weiss (born December 27, 1955) is a former professional baseball player. He played as a shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Major League Baseball (MLB) during the 1980 and 1981 seasons. A shortstop is a player who fields between second and third base.

Gary Weiss: A Baseball Player's Story

Gary Weiss was born in Brenham, Texas. He grew up loving baseball and played the sport in college. His journey to the big leagues began when he was chosen by a professional team.

Starting His Pro Career

Gary Weiss was picked by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 19th round of the 1978 Major League Baseball draft. The draft is a special event where professional teams choose talented young players. Gary was playing for the University of Houston at the time.

Playing in the Major Leagues

Gary Weiss made his first appearance in Major League Baseball on September 13, 1980. This first game, called a "debut," was against the Cincinnati Reds. In his first season, Gary played in eight games. He was often used as a pinch runner. A pinch runner is a player who enters the game to run the bases for another player. This is usually done to bring in a faster runner.

In his second season, in 1981, Gary Weiss played in 14 games. During this time, he recorded two hits. His career with the Los Angeles Dodgers ended after the 1981 season.