.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__url-logo img{height:30px;}/*!sc*/ .blUWSx .share-button__link{cursor:pointer;}/*!sc*/ body{margin:0;}/*!sc*/ .hUHmCp{margin-top:24px;background-color:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. window.globalState = {"tracking_title":"Major League Baseball","lang":"en"} -- In college at Vanderbilt, Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker never got to pitch in the same game. But with his fastball sitting around 93-95 mph, with the slider hovering in the low 80s, he acknowledges that hes as comfortable as hes been in a long time on the mound. hr{box-sizing:content-box;height:0;overflow:visible;}/*!sc*/ After striking out the first two batters of the game, Double-A Midland's three-hitter, Logan Davidson, reached on an error by Frisco's left fielder Dustin Harris. It was his third straight start of failing to get passed the fifth inning. Hes a tremendous talent and I think hes going to be on a fast pace now once he gets going in the Minor Leagues.. .mHQYb .p-search-item__info{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g145[id="Styles__StickyHeaderContent-sc-1wye7kw-1"]{content:"jbYgiH,"}/*!sc*/ February 28th, 2023. Second overall pick Jack Leiter signed Wednesday with the Texas Rangers, getting a $7,922,000 signing bonus that is the largest for a drafted pitcher in 10 years. He served up two home runs, half of his season total coming into today. 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The 21-year-old tossed five innings of three-run ball, giving up just three hits and one walk while striking out five. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__logo a{-webkit-flex:1 0 auto;-ms-flex:1 0 auto;flex:1 0 auto;}/*!sc*/ Through two professional starts, Leiter has struck out 11 and allowed two runs on two hits in seven innings, good enough for a 2.57 ERA and an even 1.00 WHIP. @media (min-width:1024px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__content{-webkit-box-pack:center;-webkit-justify-content:center;-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center;}}/*!sc*/ Gameday ","type":"markdown"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"**June 1: Lights out to start June** \nJack Leiter turned the page on a tough month with an outstanding performance on Wednesday. @media (min-width:1024px){article > header{padding:0;}}/*!sc*/ ", Leiter also graded out, with Nationals prospect Cade Cavalli, has having the best curveball among the Top 10 RHP prospects. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .mlb-header__login-menu{border-color:#057AFF;}/*!sc*/ @media screen and (min-width:1024px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner:hover a,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner:hover span{color:#ffffff;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner:hover .p-icon *{fill:#ffffff;}}/*!sc*/ Gameday , Aug. 17: Strikes out seven in short startJack Leiter had himself a short but sweet outing for Double-A Frisco on Wednesday, as he struck out seven across four innings against Corpus Christi. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__main-nav ::-webkit-scrollbar-track,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__main-nav ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{background:transparent;}/*!sc*/ Leiter was aggressively assigned to Double-A to start the season, and it hasnt been an easy transition. .hHLkAw input:-ms-input-placeholder{color:#aaaaaa;}/*!sc*/ 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. 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BUY MLB TICKETS: STUBHUB, VIVID SEATS, TICKETMASTER. Leiter, 22, was picked by the Rangers second overall in the 2021 MLB Draft. I definitely felt better throwing the ball out there.\n\nLeiter faced the minimum in a scoreless sixth against the Rockies. [type="number"]::-webkit-inner-spin-button,[type="number"]::-webkit-outer-spin-button{height:auto;}/*!sc*/ @media (max-width:1024px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__sponsor-url-logos--no-sponsor{display:none;}}/*!sc*/ play. .dMKvOx{line-height:1.2;}/*!sc*/ All 10 of Leiter's strikeouts in seven hitless innings (0:58) Last year's second overall pick was tabbed as the third-best right-handed pitching prospect by MLB Pipeline. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .account--logged-in.active::after{background:#057AFF;}/*!sc*/ He struck out four. abbr[title]{border-bottom:none;-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;-webkit-text-decoration:underline dotted;text-decoration:underline dotted;}/*!sc*/ Full story . 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On the bright side, the 22-year-old was missing bats. .hHLkAw input:focus{outline:none;}/*!sc*/ .hspSPq{height:32px;padding-left:10px;padding-right:10px;font-size:13px;-webkit-transition:0.2s;transition:0.2s;border-radius:5px;font-weight:bold;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#057AFF;border:none;color:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ Leiters stuff was electric, with his fastball clocked in at 97 mph at times. The right-hander hit the first batter he faced, but catcher Sandy Leon threw out the runner trying to steal second. The Vanderbilt product slots in at No. There's plenty of hype surrounding his first start and the team has announced a variety of Leiter-related promotions. 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Both I thought handled himself well, and the leadoff man got on, but the important thing is how they handled that and they handled it well.. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top .header__nav-top__button-menu--icon span{display:block;position:absolute;height:2px;width:24px;background:#ffffff;opacity:1;-webkit-transform:rotate(0deg);-ms-transform:rotate(0deg);transform:rotate(0deg);-webkit-transition:all 250ms ease-in-out;transition:all 250ms ease-in-out;border-radius:3px;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item__subnav-arrow{color:#ffffff;margin-left:auto;display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;font-size:10px;opacity:0.5;}/*!sc*/ @media (min-width:1024px){.groqnz.markdown,.groqnz.photo figcaption,.groqnz.oembed .social-embed{padding:0;}}/*!sc*/ The 22-year-old righty struck out a pair and threw 39 of 65 pitches for strikes. I try not to put too much weight in it, but as a competitive guy, you obviously look back at your outing and see the numerous places you could be better, and kind of just move on from it.\n\nThe 21-year-old allowed did not allow a run and gave up one hit, two walks and struck out two. I thought they threw well, manager Bruce Bochy said. Gameday , June 24: Leiter battles through five walks in four inningsJack Leiter pitched four innings of two-run ball Friday night, but he didn't make it easy on himself. 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