Yankees Pitcher Ryan Weathers Aims to Follow in Father's Footsteps

The young pitcher hopes to replicate his father David's success with the Yankees

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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When the New York Yankees acquired pitcher Ryan Weathers, it brought back memories of his father David Weathers, who won a World Series with the team in 1996. Ryan, who is now looking to make his mark with the Yankees, spoke about the importance of wearing the pinstripes and playing in Yankee Stadium, just as his father did years ago.

Why it matters

The Weathers family has a long history with the Yankees, and Ryan's arrival in New York presents an opportunity for him to continue that legacy. As the Yankees look to return to the World Series, Ryan's performance and ability to handle the pressure of playing in the Bronx will be crucial.

The details

Ryan Weathers, the son of former Yankees pitcher David Weathers, was recently acquired by the team. David Weathers won a World Series with the Yankees in 1996, and Ryan spoke about how special it is to now wear the pinstripes and play in Yankee Stadium, just as his father did. Ryan is hoping to replicate his father's success and make a name for himself with the Yankees.

  • In 1996, David Weathers won a World Series with the Yankees.
  • Ryan Weathers was recently acquired by the Yankees.

The players

Ryan Weathers

A pitcher who was recently acquired by the New York Yankees and is looking to follow in his father's footsteps.

David Weathers

Ryan's father, who won a World Series with the Yankees in 1996.

Aaron Boone

The manager of the New York Yankees, who played with David Weathers on the Cincinnati Reds and believes Ryan has a lot of talent and potential.

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What they’re saying

“Now it's even cooler to me, because I'm in it. It makes you understand why this has been such a successful organization for a long time.”

— Ryan Weathers (yardbarker.com)

“My dad just talks about how loud Yankee Stadium was and how much fun it was being part of a World Series... My dad told me, 'Have fun. There's no place like playing in New York'. You're either going to throw the ball well or you don't, but you can't worry about it. You've got to be yourself and do what you do. My focus is on strike one and getting ahead of batters. If I do that, it's going to be a good year.”

— Ryan Weathers (yardbarker.com)

“If Ryan is half the teammate his dad was, we'll be in good shape. He's got a big arm, a lot of talent and he's really athletic. I think he has only really scratched the surface of what he can do at the big league level.”

— Aaron Boone, Yankees manager (yardbarker.com)

What’s next

Ryan Weathers will look to impress during Spring Training and earn a spot in the Yankees' starting rotation for the upcoming season.

The takeaway

The acquisition of Ryan Weathers by the Yankees represents an opportunity for him to continue his family's legacy with the organization. If he can channel his father's success and embrace the pressure of playing in New York, Weathers could become a valuable piece of the Yankees' pitching staff for years to come.