Al Leiter
| Al Leiter | |
|---|---|
Leiter at Citizens Bank Park in November 2009 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: October 23, 1965 Toms River, New Jersey, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 15, 1987, for the New York Yankees | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| October 2, 2005, for the New York Yankees | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 162–132 |
| Earned run average | 3.80 |
| Strikeouts | 1,974 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Alois Terry Leiter (/ˈlaɪtər/; born October 23, 1965) is an American former professional baseball player and current television sports commentator. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher from 1987 to 2005 for the New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, Florida Marlins, and New York Mets.
A two-time National League (NL) All-Star player, Leiter pitched for three World Series winning teams and threw a no-hitter in 1996 during his tenure with the Marlins. As a member of the New York Mets, Leiter was named the recipient of the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award in 2000. In 2002, Leiter became the first pitcher in MLB history to win against all thirty teams. After his playing career, he worked as a television color commentator and baseball analyst for the YES Network and the MLB Network.