The Eastern Stars have announced the return of American reliever Patrick Weigel for the Dominican Professional Baseball League tournament, which will begin on October 16. Weigel, a right-handed pitcher, has solidified himself as one of the dominant relievers in the circuit over the past two seasons with the Eastern Stars. The Eastern Stars’ Vice President of Baseball Operations, Ángel Ovalles, highlighted the versatility and effectiveness of the American.
“He was the best reliever in the league over the past two seasons”, Ovalles stated. The executive explained that Weigel will have a fundamental role within the Eastern Stars’ bullpen, due to his ability to perform in different game situations. “Our bullpen will be built around his figure, considering a man who can close, pitch two innings or come in during a critical situation at any moment in the final innings of the game, to save a situation”, Ovalles noted.
Performance in recent seasons
In the past championship, Weigel recorded a 1-2 mark and a 1.19 ERA in 23 games with the Eastern Stars. He saved four games and struck out 34 batters in 30.1 innings, with only five walks allowed. The opposition hit against him for a .144 average, while he finished with an extraordinary WHIP of 0.66.
During the 2024-2025 season, the reliever had a 2-0 record and a 0.95 ERA in 18 regular season games. He struck out 22 batters in 19.0 innings, walked five, and allowed a .185 batting average to his opponents. His WHIP was 0.89.
Second imported player announced
Weigel becomes the second imported player announced by the Eastern Stars for the upcoming campaign. The first was outfielder Ismael Munguía, who comes from conquering the batting title of the league with a .368 average during the past season. With Weigel’s return, the Eastern Stars ensure again a piece of experience and versatility to strengthen their relief corps ahead of the next championship.
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