Hey everyone, it’s your boy back again with another story from my wild and wacky career journey. Today, we’re talking about Walt Weiss, a name that might ring a bell if you’re into baseball. If not, no worries, I’ll fill you in.
So, picture this: I was doing some research on this guy, Walt Weiss, a former professional baseball shortstop and now a bench coach for the Atlanta Braves. This dude played in the Major League Baseball from 1987 to 2000, for teams like the Oakland Athletics, Florida Marlins, Colorado Rockies, and the Atlanta Braves. Pretty impressive, right?
I started digging into his early career, and it turns out that he was initially drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in 1982. But, get this, he decided to put his professional baseball career on hold. I was intrigued, so I kept reading.
Then I moved on to his mid-career. In 1989, he was with the Oakland A’s, and they won the American League pennant. They ended up playing against the San Francisco Giants in the World Series. Apparently, this was a big deal because they were rival teams from the same area. But that Series became famous for something else – I kept that part vague for now, making you wonder what happened, right?
Next, I learned about his later career. In December 1997, he signed with the Atlanta Braves. He became their starting shortstop, had a batting average of .280, and even made it to the 1998 All-Star team. I thought, “Wow, this guy really turned things around!”
Finally, I explored his post-playing career. It seems like Weiss was a pretty generous guy. He made a bunch of donations to Watertown High School in New York, which is where he went to school. It made me think, “Not only was he good at baseball, but he also gave back to his community.”
- Started by searching for info on Walt Weiss.
- Dug into his early, mid, and later career.
- Discovered he initially postponed his pro career after being drafted in 1982.
- Found out he played in the 1989 World Series with the A’s against the Giants.
- Learned he later joined the Braves, became a starter, and made the 1998 All-Star team.
- Explored his post-playing career and his charitable donations.
- Ended up with a deeper understanding of Walt Weiss’s career and character.
It was a pretty interesting deep dive into the life and career of Walt Weiss. I went from just knowing his name to understanding his journey, his achievements, and even his contributions off the field. It’s amazing what you can find when you start digging, huh? It’s like being a detective, piecing together a person’s life story. Stay tuned for more of these – you never know who I might be researching next!
