He will. September 25, 2023. Vanderbilt pitcher Jack Leiter warms up before an NCAA baseball game against Mississippi at Swayze Field on Saturday, May 15, 2021, in Oxford, Miss. Jack Leiter was just recently shut down and put on the development list to work on his mechanics. Top 20 High School prospects for '24 Draft. The first matchup went Carter’s way — a line drive down the right-field line that would. 11:46 AM on Jul 28, 2021 CDT. Leiter struggled with command. Jack Thomas Leiter. July 7, 2022: RHP Jack Leiter and assigned to American League Futures. Jack Leiter is a Texas Ranger. Frisco RoughRiders activated RHP Jack Leiter. (Smiley N. Like White, Leiter was a bit inconsistent in his most recent turn, but he still flashed enough of his potential to garner 10 swings and misses in three innings. In 2021, the Rangers took Jack Leiter four picks ahead of Jesuit’s Jordan Lawlar. Jack Leiter, ranked as the club's top prospect by both MLB. The 21-year-old owned a 2. 2 prospect Nolan Schanuel. For a team. 54 ERA and 1. Click HERE for more MLB coverage! Although the MLB is currently in the middle of a lockout, that isn’t stoping Jack Leiter from putting in the work. And. Jack Leiter, RHP Vanderbilt . News Sports Counties Business Music Advertise Obituaries. August 18, 2023. Texas Rangers pitchers Kumar Rocker, and Jack Leiter are pictured during photo day at the team's training facility on Tuesday, Feb. LISTEN. Frisco RoughRiders pitcher Jack Leiter (22) pitches during a minor league baseball game between the Midland RockHounds and the Frisco RoughRiders, Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Frisco, Texas. 0 IP (1. Currently with the Frisco RoughRiders, Texas. He throws his slider aggressively and is a true swing-and-miss. No. Leiter was dominant over four starts in May, posting a 1. He struck out 109 and walked 56. Muscular frame, extremely strong thighs and glutes. Minor League Baseball. Leiter, the seventh-ranked prospect in the organization according to Baseball America, threw 10 pitches and sat mid 90′s with his fastball on the stadium gun. By Art Garcia Sep 17, 2023 2:00 PM EDT. Frisco RoughRiders pitcher Jack Leiter (22) pitches during a minor league baseball game between the Midland RockHounds and the Frisco RoughRiders, Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Frisco, Texas. He’ll join the club on a bonus worth a bit more than $7. Jack Leiter is one of the best pitching prospects in the country, a 19-year-old ace with a fastball in the mid-90s and nasty curve that has helped him dominate the competition at this level. Leiter, the former No. Jack, a stellar student who Al jokes always had a high level of “give a s–t,” already throws harder than his father ever did and has better mechanics. 6-foot-1, 205 pounds), a bigger fastball (sitting at 93-96 mph and peaking at 99) and a more overpowering breaking ball (a mid-80s slider at its best). , pitched in Majors for two seasons (2017-18) The official athletic site for the Vanderbilt. 54 ERA in 92 2/3 innings. The Texas Rangers drafted Jack Leiter number two in 2021 because he was considered a slam dunk future ace that would move quickly through the minor leagues. The 23-year-old pitcher has struggled in pro ball since the moment he arrived with great fanfare as the second overall pick in 2021. AP. 2 overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, it was with the intention that he would be a future ace for the big league club. We'll have all the scouting reports online and. Leiter (foot) will make his next scheduled start with Double-A Frisco, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports. Leiter was the Rangers’ first-round pick in 2021 (No. 92 ERA, 1. Carter, the Rangers' top prospect and No. He is lithe on the mound and while at first glance doesn’t have the same. Leading up to the 2021 MLB Amateur Draft, Sports Info Solutions will be publishing a series of scouting reports from three of our Video Scouts for the top-10 collegiate draft prospects. Across his last two outings for the Texas Rangers’ Double-A. Delbarton pitcher Jack Leiter (22) during a state tournament game against Don Bosco in Morristown on Friday, May 31, 2019. Daily Lines. Ex-Mets great’s son salvages season with promotion. The second pick of the 2021 draft never made it into game action, but as the son of former. Travis Bazzana could be first Australian to be drafted No. Jack Leiter leans on his dad, three-time World Series champ Al, for advice on pitching in big games. Frisco RoughRiders pitcher Jack Leiter (22) pitches during a minor league baseball game. 2 pick in 2021 and Rocker’s former rotation mate, at Double-A Frisco. 6 Al Leiter poses with his father, Al. ET in a one-hour special on MLB Network and MLB. m. The No. . The son of two-time All-Star left-hander Al Leiter, Jack was spectacular in his only full season of college. August 27, 2023: Frisco RoughRiders activated RHP Jack Leiter. Leiter, who spent the last two seasons at Vanderbilt, compiled a 13-4 record with a 2. com reports. Leiter, the Rangers’ No. Active. Jack Leiter went into Wednesday’s game looking to bounce back from last week’s uneven season opener. With Texas eyeing a return to the postseason, this would be the perfect time for prospect Jack Leiter to be called up as a reinforcement down the stretch. Vanderbilt and South Carolina played the second game of their weekend series in the 2021 College Baseball Season, and Jack Leiter threw a no hitter!Covering. 1 prospect, was named to play in the 2022 All-Star Futures Game on July 16 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. However, he'll be unable to make his final scheduled start of the month. When his two-inning stint was over. Team to watch The Rangers' four best prospects opening 2023 in the Minors all are at Double-A Frisco: outfielder Evan Carter, right-handers Owen White and Jack Leiter, and shortstop Luisangel Acuña. A year or two from now. August 7, 2023. The Base Autographs portion of the set take up the biggest chunk of the checklist. Jack Leiter is a starting pitcher for the Texas Rangers in the minor leagues. July 30, 2023. Frisco RoughRiders transferred RHP Jack Leiter to the Development List. Full name is Jack Thomas Leiter. Leiter. According to Grant, Leiter isn't initially expected to be active for Round Rock. Right/Right. Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker, once the most dominant pitching duo in college baseball, stood along the first base line as professional teammates for the first time in Texas. Standings. The Frisco RoughRiders, the Double-A affiliate of the Texas. 2 overall and watched as Kumar Rocker went No. Instead, because of hisJack Leiter is a rising star pitching for the Texas Rangers Double A affiliate (Frisco RoughRiders). 95 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 92 2/3 innings pitched. Vanderbilt pitcher Tyler Brown and catcher CJ Rodriguez, left, congratulate freshman pitcher Jack Leiter (22) after he strike out all three South Alabama batters during the first inning at Hawkins. 259 slash line. Rangers' Jack Leiter: Plagued by control issues Rotowire Aug 31, 2022 Leiter has a 4. Son of two-time All-Star Al Leiter, Jack Leiter was one of the most hyped pitching prospects in years. Draft: 2021, Texas Rangers, Round: 1, Overall Pick: 2. Jack Leiter’s second start since coming off the development list was his worst as a professional. 50 ERA. Emmanuel Rodriguez. He was selected second overall by the Rangers in the 2021 MLB Draft. But with. (3. Texas Rangers prospect Jack Leiter didn’t have to square off with San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. Son of Al and Lori. Leiter was the Rangers’ first-round pick in 2021 (No. Follow him @jimcallisMLB. (Shafkat Anowar / Staff. He started playing with rubber balls in his family's Manhattan apartment when father Al was still in the majors, and mother Lori would take him. Leiter, 21, has pitched the last. Height/weight: 6-2, 215. Jack Leiter put together one of his best outings of the season as he. From L to R: Lindsay, Katelyn, Al, Jack, Lori and Carly Leiter. 2 overall draft pick Jack Leiter. Team Date Transaction; September 23, 2023: RHP Jack Leiter assigned to Round Rock Express from Frisco RoughRiders. 25 ERA in 36 innings pitched. 5 Rangers prospect per MLB Pipeline has had a roller-coaster season, accumulating a 5. 72 ERA and a 37 percent strikeout rate while utilizing an improved arsenal. Pack, Willits take home States Play Invitational MVP honors. September 24, 2023. Jack Leiter has one of the highest ceilings of any MLB pitching prospect. Leiter joins a strong contingent of pitching in Texas's system; choosing a refined college arm over the toolsy prep SSs avail. Jack Leiter grew up around the game of baseball, whether it was on fields around the country or in the MLB Network studios alongside his dad, two-time All-Star Al Leiter. 4 overall prospect, had his best game of the season for the Frisco RoughRiders vs. In addition to having big-league bloodlines and an SEC. Rangers' Jack Leiter: Posts first win. SURPRISE, Ariz. ARLINGTON -- Jack Leiter hasn’t thrown a professional pitch yet, but that’s been by design for Texas’ No. Three days after being scratched from a start because of a sore foot, Rangers top pitching prospect Jack Leiter got back on the mound for Double-A Frisco. The 23-year-old. Leiter faced eight batters and allowed five hits two walks and got just one out. Coming out of Vanderbilt after just two seasons, he and fellow Rangers prospect Kumar Rocker put on a show with the Commodores, making them a. Leiter has dealt with some command issues lately and a bit of what is considered “normal” arm fatigue, so the Rangers. Leiter, the Rangers’ first-round pick in 2021, had been on the. ARLINGTON -- Jack Leiter is finally starting to look like the Jack Leiter the Rangers expected when they selected him No. 2 overall in the 2021 MLB Draft. Midland. Jack Leiter leans on his dad, three-time World Series champ Al, for advice on pitching in big games. 0 IP (1. The walks have returned. More about Jack Leiter's pitching past and future after the tweet. The Rangers plan to promote Leiter from Double-A Frisco to Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. 9 million signing bonus, according to ESPN's. August 27, 2023: Frisco RoughRiders activated RHP Jack Leiter. 4 prospect by MLB Pipeline, struggled in his debut season in 2022,. On Friday, three of Texas’ top four pitching prospects combined for a huge night at three separate affiliates -- 16 innings, five hits, no earned runs and 19 strikeouts between Jack Leiter, Kumar Rocker and Brock Porter . 2 overall in the ‘21 MLB Draft. Leiter was the first pitcher to come off the board in July's draft, and for good reason. 54 ERA in. Jack Leiter is on the Double-A level. These '25 and '26 Draft prospects stood out at States Play. Jack Leiter is an MLB prospect pitcher to know for fantasy baseball dynasty leagues. Leiter sat atop the Rangers’ Draft board for months according to team general manager Chris Young. Leiter, the son of 19-year big league pitcher Al Leiter. Texas Ranger prospect Jack Leiter seeing improved results. The N. Leiter played with top Yankees shortstop prospect Anthony Volpe at the Delbarton School (Morristown, N. More. Each player is graded by the 20-80 scouting scale, given a comprehensive. 2 innings for Double-A Frisco this year. Travis Bazzana could be first Australian to be drafted No. com. In just a little over a year, Leiter threw the first regular season no-hitter for Vanderbilt in 50 years, was named a unanimous All-American, heard his name called second overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, and graced the. More. Share. Pick: RHP Jack Leiter, Vanderbilt ($6,664,000 slot value) There are still many people within baseball who view Leiter as the No. He still holds a 3. HT: 6-0. LISTEN. 9MM, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports (via TwitterThe Texas Rangers have agreed to terms with 2021 first-round pick Jack Leiter. Their Commodores teammate Enrique Bradfield Jr. Draft: 2021, Texas Rangers, Round: 1, Overall Pick: 2. . SURPRISE, Ariz. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights. On Wednesday, Leiter was selected by the Yankees in the 20th round of the. 5 mph. He had been one of a small group of players under consideration to be drafted first overall after an outstanding season at Vanderbilt University that had seen him pitch in the 2021 College World Series alongside fellow top-ten pick Kumar Rocker. Leiter represents the latest in a long line of products to spawn out of Nashville. Leiter went to the Rangers; Rocker was picked by the Mets but didn't sign. Stephanie Sheehan. Jack Leiter earned a no-decision in his first start of the 2023 season as the Frisco RoughRiders beat the Amarillo Sod Poodles 12-4 on Thursday night. (Smiley N. Jack Leiter was born as Jack Thomas Leiter on April 21, 2000, in Plantation, Florida. 37 overall, according to MLB Pipeline, mashed a pair of home runs on a season-high four-RBI night. View the profile of Texas Rangers Starting Pitcher Jack Leiter on ESPN. 2 selection in the country. 1 IP since his return to action at Double-A Frisco. Jack Leiter follows Rocker in the Vanderbilt rotation and stands in contrast, listed at 6-foot-1, 205 pounds. Instead, the Texas Rangers got an up-close and personal look at Leiter's development in. Leiter pitched five innings and has a 3. Saturday was the elder Leiter’s day to be back in. native threw a scoreless sixth inning with a strikeout in the Texas Rangers ’ 6-4 win over the Colorado Rockies. Texas Rangers pitcher Jack Leiter warms up before throwing a bullpen session a during a minor league spring training workout at the team's training facility on Tuesday, Feb. 4 prospect by MLB Pipeline, struggled in his debut season in 2022, posting a. Offense front and center in Game 1 of. Leiter is the son of 19-year MLB veteran Al Leiter. Leiter made his second start for Frisco, and his control was a little erratic. Born: 4/21/2000 in Plantation, FL. He recently arrived to the Texas Rangers facility and is throwing straight heat in a new video of him throwing. Jack Leiter, ranked as the club's top prospect by both MLB. Jack Leiter, the number two overall pick in the 2021 Draft, has signed with the Texas Rangers. 4 overall prospect, had his best game of the season for the Frisco RoughRiders vs. Status. Jul 11, 2021 at 11:59 pm ET • 1 min read. The son of former MLB pitcher Al Leiter, Jack works mostly in the low-90s on his fastball, using a knockout plus curveball as his best secondary pitch, traits that attract several scouts to his games. This year marks just the third time the Rangers have ever picked as high as second overall in the draft, the team’s earliest such pick since 1974. But that doesn’t mean the road to Arlington won’t come with a few bumps. 15, 2023, in. The professional debut of highly-touted Jack Leiter is now set in stone, so you better get your tickets quickly. Jack Leiter. The right-hander inked a $7. The 21-year-old righty was the top-ranked pitcher in this year’s Draft, per MLB Pipeline, after a breakout season for Vanderbilt in which he racked up 179 strikeouts (tied with teammate and Mets No. com reports. 2 pick in the draft, have reached an agreement on a contract that will include a $7. Leiter allowed three hits, two walks and hit a batter while striking out seven over six scoreless innings to pick up his first win in 2023 for Double-A. A RoughRider versus a gentleman , deep in the heart of Texas. 5 prospect, per. Leiter hit a batter and struck out one over a scoreless sixth inning in Tuesday's spring game against Colorado. Leiter was ranked the top pitcher -- and No. The 6-foot-1, 205-pound Leiter has front-of-the-rotation stuff, a mid-to-high 90’s mph fastball and hammer. “To eventually get to Queens when I. Matt evaluates Leiter as an SP prospect sleeper using his FABIO method. Starting pitcher Jack Leiter (22) throws a pitch in the second inning as the Frisco Rough Riders hosted the Arkansas. His fastball can get into. 22, 2022, in Surprise, Ariz. 78 signing slot. 54 ERA in 23 games (22 starts) at Frisco in his first professional season. T. Leiter, son of former major-leaguer Al Leiter, signed his rookie contract with Texas on Wednesday. 2 innings pitched during college. Leiter, the second overall pick in. 2 pick in the 2021 Major League Baseball amateur draft, the Texas Rangers selected Jack Leiter, a right-handed starter from. 51 ERA prior to his return and landing on the. 7 prospect in the. He no-hit South Carolina in his first Southeastern Conference start, tied for the NCAA Division I lead with 179 strikeouts in 110 innings and pitched the Commodores to within a. Jack Leiter, who makes his first start for the Class AA Frisco RoughRiders Saturday night in Texas, made one appearance for the big club in a Cactus League game. College: Vanderbilt. 9 million signing bonus, according to ESPN's. Rangers affiliate. 2 pick in the 2021 MLB Draft on Sunday. November 18, 2023. The Express will. CLEVELAND — The Texas Rangers are expected to promote both outfielder Wyatt Langford and right-handed pitcher Jack Leiter to Triple-A. Stats. Evan Desai. Jack Leiter. Publish date: Feb 16, 2023 4:26 PM EST. 54 ERA in. Jack was determined to be a pitcher, like his dad. So far this college baseball season, the sophomore from Vanderbilt University is sporting a minuscule 0. But nobody — not even. Jack Leiter dazzles in professional debut, inspires hope for pitching-deprived Rangers In a modest three-inning night, Leiter touched 97 on the radar gun and struck out seven of the 12 batters he. Jack Leiter is a unique starting pitcher who draws a myriad of comparisons when it comes to former, successful big league arms. 95 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 92 2/3 innings pitched. The Texas Rangers and Vanderbilt right-hander Jack Leiter, the No. Jack Leiter was lights out in his Texas Rangers organizational debut for the Double-A Frisco RoughRiders. May 18, 2023 | 00:01:11. LISTEN. He has made 37 professional starts, all at Frisco, with a 5-15 record, 5. He hit leadoff man Sean Bouchard in. 48 ERA with. PROSPECT: Jack Leiter, SP, Texas Rangers ANALYSIS: Sent directly to Double-A in 2022 after being selected second overall in 2021 out of Vanderbilt, Leiter struggled with his location in his first. Sure enough, Leiter was selected second overall by a. In this story: Texas Rangers. Leiter said his son Jack learned the hard way about the weight of great expectation in 2022. Leiter, the second overall pick in. Last year, the Texas Rangers chose the certainty of taking Jack Leiter at No. Jack Leiter, the Texas Rangers' No. The best start of his career came on Wednesday evening and although it was unconventional, it was dominant. The best tip? Have your offense score seven runs in the first inning, like Vanderbilt's did on. Jack Leiter's parents are Al and Lori Leiter. With Frisco's season coming to an end, Leiter will move up to Round Rock for the final week of the minor-league campaign. Jack Leiter's fourth career Double-A start was one he'd probably like to forget, as he gave up four runs, three earned, in three innings of work on Saturday. Standings. Texas Rangers pitching prospect Jack Leiter is headed back onto the developmental list. Jul 15, 2021. The first pitch of Jack Leiter’s professional career was a fastball, a little outside at 95 mph to José Caballero. Jack Leiter's return to the mound. After being selected with the No. Stats. The Rangers’ No. Oh, and fun fact: He had a no-hit streak that lasted 20 innings. 4 prospect by MLB Pipeline, struggled in his debut season in 2022, posting a 5. "Under Armour All-America Game (July 22, 2018) RHP Jack Leiter (Delbarton HS, NJ), a Vanderbilt recruit with big-league bloodlines, is smaller in stature but attacked hitters with his 91-93 fastball and arguably the best breaking ball of the event, a tight, late-breaking slider. Jack Leiter, who signed with the Texas Rangers on Wednesday, was complimentary of Vanderbilt baseball in his introductory press conference. Leiter, ranked as Texas’ No. 2 prospect Nolan Schanuel. Leiter in 2022 was regularly throwing in the mid 90s and. Pool / Staff Photographer)RHP Jack Leiter and assigned to American League Futures. Jack Leiter earned a no-decision in his first start of the 2023 season as the Frisco RoughRiders beat the Amarillo Sod Poodles 12-4 on Thursday night. Finally, former Delbarton teammates Anthony Volpe and Jack Leiter will be teammates again. The best Jack Leiter can be, it turns out, is pretty damn good. Jack Leiter was throwing a live bullpen, and among those taking their hacks against him was Evan Carter. Jack Leiter is a unique starting pitcher who draws a myriad of comparisons when it comes to former, successful big league arms. August 7, 2023. Pick: RHP Jack Leiter, Vanderbilt ($6,664,000 slot value) Passing up Davis, the draft's top college hitter, would be difficult, but Leiter and the Red Sox have been a steady rumor all spring. 1 prospect, bounced back nicely on Thursday night after a pair of poor starts for Double A Frisco. Texas Rangers designated hitter Nick Solak (15) follows through on his single in front of Cleveland Indians catcher Austin Hedges (17) during the seventh inning at Globe Life Field. Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker are widely considered to be the top two pitching prospects in this year’s draft, and both could be available when the Red Sox make their first-round pick. Leiter has now made 13 starts this season and has a 2-6 record in 48 2/3 innings pitched, with 60 strikeouts and 28 walks. Pirates sign 20 of their 21 Draft picks. ICYMI yesterday, the Rangers had six prospects appear on MLB Pipeline’s top 100. 31 ERA with only four walks, 25 strikeouts and a . Leiter’s son, Jack, was born earlier that year and now is a 23-year-old top pitching prospect trying to earn a promotion to the Texas Rangers. RHP Jack Leiter assigned to Frisco RoughRiders from Rangers Organization. Jack Leiter Texas Rangers Brendan Samson is a contributor to MLB. Recent top-three-overall picks Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker are much more famous, but fellow Rangers right-hander White may have a brighter future than either. Leiter, the second overall pick in last year’s MLB draft by the Rangers, went four innings against the San Antonio. Leiter, the Texas Rangers’ first-round pick in 2021, pitched five innings, allowed one run on two hits and two walks and struck out eight batters for the. Leiter allowed two runs on two hits and two walks while striking out five over five innings for Double-A Frisco on Saturday. Son of two-time All-Star Al Leiter, Jack Leiter was one of the most hyped pitching prospects in years. The Frisco RoughRiders right-handed pitcher went five innings, allowed three hits and two runs in a 7-3 loss. Leiter is healthy, and this latest stint is to work on “mechanical adjustments,” according to the Rangers. The N. “We expect him to. The best tip? Have your offense score seven runs in the first inning, like Vanderbilt's did on. The Rangers front office has been intentional with how they’ve handled the right-hander since drafting him at No. 2 overall) and went 3-10 with a 5. The moment had arrived. : 205 / Bats: R / Throws: R School. July 7, 2022: RHP Jack Leiter. Coming out of Vanderbilt after just two seasons, he and fellow Rangers prospect Kumar Rocker put on a show with the Commodores, making them a must-see duo prior to the 2021 Draft. Al Leiter, who was inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame, received a surprise visit from his son, Jack, a star pitching prospect in the Rangers’ organization. 281. ARLINGTON — Wearing his brand-new No. In 2022 with Double-A Frisco, Leiter — who was the Rangers’ first-round pick in 2021 — went 3-10 with a 5. LOS ANGELES — Anthony Volpe and Jack Leiter first noticed each other on a New Jersey ballfield when they were on rival teams in a youth baseball travel league — Volpe a 12-year-old shortstop. It was the opener for the Texas Rangers. The organization has temporarily removed Leiter from the Double-A Frisco rotation for what. Darren entered in the. Leiter ended the inning by striking out Zach DeLoach for his seventh strikeout. Neither gave up a run. Jack Leiter impresses in pro debut. September 24, 2023. Jack Leiter gave up eight hits and two walks in five innings against the Arkansas Travelers as he made his third start of the season for the Texas Rangers' Double-A affiliate Tuesday night. Jack Leiter, the Texas Rangers' No. The organization says Leiter is fine physically, but it wants the right. Jack Leiter, Marcelo Mayer, Jackson Jobe and Colton Cowser are among the top draft picks available. August 27, 2023: Frisco RoughRiders activated RHP Jack Leiter. The 21-year-old righty was the top-ranked pitcher in this year’s Draft, per MLB Pipeline, after a breakout season for Vanderbilt in which he racked up 179 strikeouts (tied with teammate and Mets No. m. By Shawn McFarland. 19 ERA and 1-2 record over 26 innings pitched in six games, but got things going with his longest outing of the year on Friday night. The heart of Vanderbilt baseball's 2021 rotation will now pitch together in the Texas Rangers organization. It was the first time the right-hander faced a batter in a semi-real game action since July 28, 2021, when he struck out eight batters in Game 1 of the College World Series for Vanderbilt. Share. It was the opener for the Texas Rangers. Age (on opening day): 21 Where he played in 2021: did not play -- newly drafted. “We expect him to. Texas Rangers pitcher Jack Leiter delivers during the sixth inning of a spring training game against the Kansas City Royals at Surprise Stadium on Friday, March 18, 2022, in Surprise, Ariz. He is the son of former MLB pitchers Al and Mark Leiter. B-T: R-R. After the Rangers selected him with the second overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft. November 17, 2023. See his statistics, rankings, news, and more on this page. This means he will be heading out to Arizona to work on his pitching. (Photo by Ben Ludeman/Texas Rangers/Getty Images) During the 2021 MLB Draft there was endless excitement for what Vanderbilt’s Jack Leiter. View the profile of Texas Rangers Starting Pitcher Jack Leiter on ESPN. While Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker might be college baseball's odd couple, the star pitchers have been winners at Vanderbilt from the get-go. Jun 7, 2023 at 7:42 am ET • 1 min read. Right-handed starters | Vanderbilt. 1 prospect, and MLB. He threw 110 innings at Vanderbilt Leiter, a draft-eligible sophomore at Vanderbilt, received a bonus of $7,922,000 to sign. The other day was a good time for Bochy to see Jack Leiter. He opted for Vandy, though, a mecca for developing elite MLB pitchers. The two Vanderbilt co-aces have had a divergent journey since that JuneJack Leiter wrapped up the best three-start stretch of his career with a career-high 10 strikeouts in a Double-A Frisco's victory over Amarillo on Wednesday. He struck out 109 and walked 56.