Career Timeline of Walt Weiss: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 8, 2026

How Walt Weiss built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Walt Weiss is a former MLB shortstop and current manager for the Atlanta Braves. He played from 1987 to 2000 for the Athletics, Marlins, Rockies, and Braves. Weiss managed the Colorado Rockies from 2013 to 2016. His achievements include winning the 1988 Rookie of the Year award and being selected for the 1998 National League All-Star Team.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1982: Drafted by the Baltimore Orioles

In 1982, Walt Weiss was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 10th round of the amateur draft, but chose to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill instead.

1984: Played for the Wareham Gatemen

In 1984, Walt Weiss played collegiate summer baseball with the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League, was named a league all-star and set a league record for most doubles in a season.

June 1985: Drafted 12th Overall

In June 1985, Walt Weiss was the 12th overall pick in the MLB draft.

September 1987: Major League Debut

In September 1987, at the age of 23, Walt Weiss made his major league debut for the Oakland Athletics.

1987: MLB Debut

In 1987, Walt Weiss began his MLB career.

1988: Rookie of the Year

In 1988, Walt Weiss won the Rookie of the Year award.

1988: AL Pennant and Rookie of the Year

In 1988, Walt Weiss's defensive skills helped lead the Oakland A's to their first American League pennant since 1974. Although he made a costly error in Game 4 of the World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers won the series in five games, he was voted American League Rookie of the Year for 1988 and made the Topps All-Star Rookie Roster.

1989: World Series Champion

In 1989, Walt Weiss and the A's repeated as AL pennant winners and met their crosstown rival San Francisco Giants in the 1989 World Series. Weiss homered and the A's swept the Giants to claim their first world title in fifteen years.

1990: Third Straight Pennant

In 1990, Walt Weiss had his best offensive numbers to date and the A's won their third straight pennant, but he was injured in the ALCS and missed the World Series loss to the Cincinnati Reds.

1992: Traded to the Florida Marlins

In 1992, Walt Weiss hit .212 and was traded to the new NL expansion Florida Marlins for Eric Helfand and a player to be named later during the offseason.

1993: Joins the Colorado Rockies

In 1993, Walt Weiss played in 158 games for the Marlins, became a free agent after the season, and then chose to sign with the Colorado Rockies. He became the first player to appear for both of these 1993 expansion teams.

December 1997: Signed with the Atlanta Braves

In December 1997, Walt Weiss signed with the Atlanta Braves.

1998: All-Star Season

In 1998, Walt Weiss hit .280 and made the All-Star team, the only time he did so in his career. He was also slowed by injuries that year.

1998: Named to the National League All-Star Team

In 1998, Walt Weiss was selected to be a member of the National League All-Star Team.

1999: Defensive Play Saves Season

In 1999, during Game 3 of the NLDS against the Houston Astros, Walt Weiss made a stunning defensive play, ranging hard to his left, falling on his stomach and throwing to home for the force, to save the season. The Braves went on to win the game and the division series.

2000: Retirement from Braves

Following the 2000 season, Walt Weiss retired from the Braves as a player.

2000: MLB Career Ends

In 2000, Walt Weiss's MLB playing career ended.

2001: Turned Down Cardinals

In 2001, Walt Weiss decided against signing with the St. Louis Cardinals as a player.

2002: Special Instructor and Adviser

In 2002, Walt Weiss returned to the Rockies as a special instructor and adviser to the front office, a role he held through 2008.

November 7, 2012: Named Rockies Manager

On November 7, 2012, Walt Weiss was signed to be the manager of the Colorado Rockies.

2013: Rockies Manager

In 2013, Walt Weiss became the manager of the Colorado Rockies.

October 3, 2016: Stepped Down as Manager

On October 3, 2016, Walt Weiss stepped down as the manager of the Colorado Rockies after four seasons with the club, finishing with a record of 283 wins and 365 losses.

2016: End of Rockies Management

In 2016, Walt Weiss's tenure as manager of the Colorado Rockies ended.

November 10, 2017: Hired as Braves Bench Coach

On November 10, 2017, the Braves announced that Walt Weiss had been hired as their bench coach.

November 2, 2021: World Series Championship

On November 2, 2021, while serving as bench coach for the Atlanta Braves, Walt Weiss won a World Series Championship after defeating the Houston Astros 4 games to 2.