Northwestern University Athletics
2026 Baseball Roster
Jersey Number 23
Ryan Weaver
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 200
- Position:
- LHP
- Class:
- Graduate Student
- Hometown:
- Cary, Ill.
- High School:
- Cary-Grove
- Prev School:
- Illinois State
Career Highs:
Innings Pitched……………….................…7.0, at Rice (2/13/26)
Strikeouts……………………………............9, vs. South Dakota State (3/6/26 at Minneapolis, MN)
Fewest Hits Allowed (min. 5 IP)..................3, at Rice (2/13/26)
Fewest Earned Runs Allowed (min. 5 IP)...0, at Rice (2/13/26)
*at Illinois State
Illinois State (2021-25): Tossed 35 innings with a 4.37 ERA and 23 strikeouts as a redshirt junior … Redshirted the 2024 season … Made 11 relief appearances as a sophomore, racking up eight strikeouts in 11.2 innings of work … Started three games as a freshman and posted a 4.00 ERA in 9.0 innings of work … Earned magna cum laude honors.
High School: Athlete of the year (JR & SR Year)...Also lettered in basketball and golf … 3x All-conference team in baseball … 2x All-conference team in basketball … High honor roll and National Honor Society Student.
Personal: His mother, Laura, played a year of softball at Northeastern … Pursuing an Analytics Management graduate certificate.
Why Northwestern: “I chose Northwestern for its unique combination of athletic and academic excellence. Growing up in the area, I’ve always looked up to the University and dreamed of wearing “Northwestern” across my chest as a baseball player. It’s a program I’ve always wanted to be part of and one I deeply respect. I am grateful for this opportunity and look forward to helping this team succeed.”
Innings Pitched……………….................…7.0, at Rice (2/13/26)
Strikeouts……………………………............9, vs. South Dakota State (3/6/26 at Minneapolis, MN)
Fewest Hits Allowed (min. 5 IP)..................3, at Rice (2/13/26)
Fewest Earned Runs Allowed (min. 5 IP)...0, at Rice (2/13/26)
*at Illinois State
Illinois State (2021-25): Tossed 35 innings with a 4.37 ERA and 23 strikeouts as a redshirt junior … Redshirted the 2024 season … Made 11 relief appearances as a sophomore, racking up eight strikeouts in 11.2 innings of work … Started three games as a freshman and posted a 4.00 ERA in 9.0 innings of work … Earned magna cum laude honors.
High School: Athlete of the year (JR & SR Year)...Also lettered in basketball and golf … 3x All-conference team in baseball … 2x All-conference team in basketball … High honor roll and National Honor Society Student.
Personal: His mother, Laura, played a year of softball at Northeastern … Pursuing an Analytics Management graduate certificate.
Why Northwestern: “I chose Northwestern for its unique combination of athletic and academic excellence. Growing up in the area, I’ve always looked up to the University and dreamed of wearing “Northwestern” across my chest as a baseball player. It’s a program I’ve always wanted to be part of and one I deeply respect. I am grateful for this opportunity and look forward to helping this team succeed.”
Baseball - 'Cats Even Series at Washington with Comeback Win (3/29/26)
Sunday, March 29
Baseball - Wildcats Win Extra-Inning Thriller at No. 21 Oregon (3/22/26)
Monday, March 23
Baseball - Wildcats Walk off Previously Unbeaten No. 25 USC (3/14/26)
Saturday, March 14
Jack Lausch to the Upper Deck 💥🤯
Sunday, March 08
