Mark Leiter

Mark Leiter
Mark Leiter
	Pitcher
	Born: April 13, 1963; Joliet, Illinois
Batted: Right	Threw: Right
MLB debut
	July 24, 1990, for the New York Yankees
Last MLB appearance
	October 7, 2001, for the Milwaukee Brewers
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	65–73
Earned run average	4.57
Strikeouts	892
Teams
	New York Yankees (1990); Detroit Tigers (1991–1993); California Angels (1994); San Francisco Giants (1995–1996); Montreal Expos (1996); Philadelphia Phillies (1997–1998); Seattle Mariners (1999); Milwaukee Brewers (2001);

Mark Edward Leiter (born April 13, 1963) is a former right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who had an 11-year career from 1990 to 1999 and in 2001. Leiter grew up in Toms River, New Jersey.^[1]

Career

Mark played for the New York Yankees, Detroit Tigers, California Angels and Seattle Mariners, all of the American League. He also played for the San Francisco Giants, Montreal Expos, Philadelphia Phillies and Milwaukee Brewers, all of the National League.

As a member of the Giants, he won the 1994 Willie Mac Award honoring his spirit and leadership.

Personal life

Mark's brother, Al Leiter, was also a major league pitcher and his son, Mark Leiter Jr., also pitched for the Philadelphia Phillies and is now a Toronto Blue Jay.^[2]

References

↑ Anastatisa, Phil (June 7, 2004). "Scout reflects on baseball love affair". Courier-Post. Retrieved October 23, 2007.
↑ http://m.mlb.com/news/article/63606778//

External links

Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or The Baseball Cube
www.leiteradvantage.com

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[1] Anastatisa, Phil (June 7, 2004). "Scout reflects on baseball love affair". Courier-Post. Retrieved October 23, 2007.

[2] ttp://m.mlb.com/news/article/63606778//