Jack Leiter, a highly-touted pitching prospect, made his Major League debut for the Texas Rangers today, becoming the fourth pitcher in his family to reach the big leagues. His first pitch against the Detroit Tigers marked a historic moment as his father and uncle were the first pair of pitching brothers to have sons also pitch in the MLB.
Jack's father, Al Leiter, had a successful 19-season career primarily with the New York Mets, earning two All-Star selections and winning two World Series titles with different teams. His uncle, Mark Leiter, also pitched in the majors for eight teams. Mark's son, Mark Jr., has also pitched in the MLB, currently showing promise with the Chicago Cubs.
