Jack Leiter
Jack Leiter's Rehab Start: A Breakdown
Last night, Jack Leiter pitched his scheduled rehab start versus the Las Vegas Aviators, the A's Triple-A affiliate. I watched every pitch, so let's do a deep dive about how it went: I arrived at the Dell Diamond on Tuesday night to get an up close view of Jack Leiter as he undertook what is planned to be his only rehab start before rejoining the Rangers' rotation either this weekend in San Francisco, or when the Rangers return to Arlington next Monday. Jack arrived to the field approximately
Texas Rangers: Case for a 6 Man Rotation
The Texas Rangers are set to enter 2025 with one of the most talented and deepest groups of starting pitchers, for them, in recent memory. They have a legit top of the rotation ace and eight guys with MLB starting experience but this is also a fairly unique group that could require a fairly creative plan to get them through the season. With several guys coming off significant injuries it’s likely that load management will be a priority so that as many guys as possible are available come Septembe
Leiter named Pacific Coast Pitcher of the year
it was announced Tuesday that Jack Leiter had been named the 2024 PCL Pitcher of the Year and made the PCL All-Star team as well. It's been no cakewalk for the 2021 2nd overall pick as he has struggled with command early and often since making his pro debut for the Frisco Roughriders in 2022. However, 2024 would shine some light for the first time on the 24-year-old showcasing what he could potentially become and be an intricate part of the future of the Rangers like they'd hoped when they dr
Vandy Boys lead dominant day for Rangers' pitching. Farm Recap 8/15/2024
The Texas Rangers' minor league arms had a great day as they were headlined by Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker. Down East Wood Ducks Things started incredible for the Wood Ducks as they jumped out to a 7-0 lead against the Lynchburg Hillcats. The Wood Ducks started their onslaught with a pair of singles from Esteban Mejia and Wady Mendez made the score 3-0. They added on with solo home runs from Ben Hartl and Chandler Pollard as well as an rbi double from 17th ranked prospect Echedry Vargas acc
Pitcher Jack Leiter wins AAA Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Week
Round Rock RHP Jack Leiter, the 2021 1st round pick (#2 overall), has wasted no time making his mark in Triple-A, earning PCL Pitcher of the Week honors for the week of April 22nd-28th. The 24-year-old hurler got his professional career off to a rocky start in his Major League debut against the Detroit Tigers, allowing seven runs on eight hits in just 3.2 innings. However, Leiter bounced back in a big way in his first Triple-A start against Salt Lake City on April 25th, tossing six dominant inn
Leiter Leits Out, Fabian Delivers Walk-Off Win for Express (11-13)
You could say that Jack Leiter wants to be back in Arlington. He dominated in his first start since his MLB debut, striking out the first three batters he faced and tossing 6 scoreless innings. Despite issuing 3 walks, he remained sharp, reaching up to 98.1 mph on the fastball. The walks didn't come back to haunt him like they have in the past. A debut to remember Making his Triple-A debut in relief, Aidan Anderson was impressive, pitching 3 hitless innings with 1 walk and 5 strikeouts. He g
Leiter Dazzles at home, Hernández Steals Homer as Express Win 8-6
Round Rock, TX (March 30, 2024) - The Round Rock Express (1-1) held on for an 8-6 victory over the Space Cowboys (1-1) on Wednesday night at Dell Diamond. One of the Rangers top pitching prospects, Jack Leiter, impressed in his 2024 debut. It was also his Dell Diamond debut. Lorenzen got the start Taking the mound instead of Leiter was recently signed veteran Michael Lorenzen. Lorenzen pitched 2.2 innings, allowing three runs on three hits and two walks while striking out three batters. Lei
Texas Rangers Spring Training Roster Gets a Boost with 10 Exciting Prospects
The Texas Rangers have extended invitations to Major League Spring Training to 10 promising prospects, increasing the anticipated player count in Surprise, Arizona, to 61. Headlining the list of invitees is Wyatt Langford, who was drafted last season and is ranked as the 13th-best prospect in all of baseball according to MLB Pipeline. He was also just named in the top 5 prospects lists by Baseball America and Baseball Prospectus. Wyatt Langford (OF) Langford showcased his prowess moving quick
Offseason Optimism: Excitement Despite Injuries
Being the reigning World Series Champions has as many positives for a fanbase as it does negatives. Yes, we all love being number one and reminding everyone around us who the top dog in the MLB is each morning. However, our greediness consumes our every thought and forces us to want more and more with each passing hour (especially during off-season free agency). To this point, the Rangers front office has been relatively quiet this offseason, and injuries have unfortunately overshadowed each he