The Daily Cougar · Jul 20, 2019
Former pitcher promoted to the majors
Patrick Weigel was called up to the Atlanta Braves after 10 starts with Triple-A Gwinnett. | File photo/The CougarFormer Houston standout pitcher Patrick Weigel is heading to the show after being called up by the Atlanta Braves, the club announced Friday.
Weigel, who was instrumental in UH’s 2015 American Athletic Conference regular season title, got the call Thursday night after posting three wins, 36 strikeouts and a 3.43 ERA through 10 starts with Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers since May 13.
“(I) got the call and immediately had a bunch of energy, couldn’t sleep,” Weigel told Fox Sports during an interview inside of the Braves’ clubhouse.