Jack Leathersich

John Victor Leathersich (born July 14, 1990) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets, Chicago Cubs, and Pittsburgh Pirates.

Jack Leathersich
Leathersich with the New York Mets in 2015
Pitcher
Born: (1990-07-14) July 14, 1990
Beverly, Massachusetts
Batted: Right Threw: Left
MLB debut
April 29, 2015, for the New York Mets
Last MLB appearance
October 1, 2017, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
MLB statistics
(through 2017 season)
Win–loss record0–1
Earned run average2.70
Strikeouts21
Teams

College career

After graduating from Beverly High School, Leathersich attended the University of Massachusetts Lowell.[1] In 2010 and 2011, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Orleans Firebirds of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[2] As a senior, he went 6-2 with a 1.62 earned run average 126 strikeouts (12.74 strikeouts per nine). The strikeouts and strikeouts per nine were both school records.[3]

Professional career

New York Mets

Leathersich was drafted by the New York Mets in the fifth round of the 2011 Major League Baseball Draft.[3] Leathersich made his professional debut with the short season Brooklyn Cyclones of the New York–Penn League. He finished the season with a 0.71 ERA and 26 strikeouts in ​12 2⁄3 innings pitched.[4] Leathersich started the 2012 season with the Savannah Sand Gnats of the South Atlantic League. He was promoted to the High-A St. Lucie Mets after posting a 0.75 earned run average and 37 strikeouts in 24 innings.[5] In 48 innings with St. Lucie, he had a 4.26 ERA and 76 strikeouts. Leathersich was invited to spring training by the Mets in 2013.[6][7] He started the season with the Double-A Binghamton Mets.[8]

Leathersich was promoted to the major leagues for the first time on April 28, 2015.[9] On May 1, 2015, Leathersich was sent down back to the Las Vegas 51s to make room for Dilson Herrera.[10] He was called back up on May 14, 2015.[11] On July 30, 2015 it was announced Jack Leathersich would undergo season ending Tommy John surgery.[12]

Leathersich finished the 2015 season with a 0-1 record, 2.31 ERA in 17 games with 14 strikeouts in 11.2 innings pitched with a WHIP of 1.63 while giving up 12 hits, 3 runs, and 7 walks.

Chicago Cubs

Leathersich was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Cubs on November 19, 2015.[13] He was then non-tendered by the Cubs on December 2, 2015, thus making him a free agent.[14] On December 23, 2015, the Cubs re-signed him where he rehabbed the 2016 season after undergoing Tommy John in July.[15] The Cubs added him to their 40-man roster after the 2016 season.[16]

Pittsburgh Pirates

On September 4, 2017, Leathersich was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates.[17] He was placed on waivers on March 26, 2018.[18]

Cleveland Indians

Leathersich was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Indians on March 27, 2018.[19]

Leathersich was designated for assignment on April 26, 2018. After clearing waivers, he was outrighted to the Indians' Triple-A affiliate, the Columbus Clippers. He was released on July 12, 2018.

Texas Rangers

On December 21, 2018, Leathersich signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers.[20] He was released on March 14, 2019.

References
  1. "Mets select Beverly's Jack Leathersich". ESPN. Retrieved January 17, 2018.
  2. "Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League" (PDF). capecodbaseball.org. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
  3. "Beverly's Jack Leathersich drafted by New York Mets". Wickedlocal.com. June 8, 2011. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
  4. Dan MacLeod (September 6, 2011). "Call him Jack Leather-sick! This pitcher is amazing". Brooklynpaper.com. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
  5. "Former River Hawk Leathersich Promoted to St. Lucie Mets". Goriverhawks.com. May 22, 2012. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
  6. "Beverly's Leathersich eager to make a major move with Mets this season". Salemnews.com. February 14, 2014. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
  7. The Lowell Sun (March 26, 2013). "Ex-UML pitcher strong for Mets". Lowellsun.com. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
  8. Lehman, Jonathan (April 27, 2013). "Mets' Double-A reliever has Mass. appeal". Nypost.com. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
  9. Rubin, Adam. "Rafael Montero demoted, Jack Leathersich added after loss". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 29, 2015.
  10. "Leathersich sent back to Las Vegas". SNY. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  11. Jack Leathersich has been recalled. May 14, 2015. Retrieved December 26, 2015 – via Twitter.
  12. "Jack Leathersich undergoes Tommy John surgery". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  13. "New York Mets". ESPN.com. November 19, 2015. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  14. "Jack Leathersich: Non-tendered by Cubs". CBSSports.com. December 3, 2015. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  15. "Jack Leathersich: Signs minor league contract". CBSSports.com. December 23, 2015. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  16. Gonzales, Mark. "Cubs add five to 40-man roster, including two lefty relievers".
  17. Adams, Steve (September 4, 2017). "Pirates Claim Jack Leathersich". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 4, 2017.
  18. Byrne, Connor (March 26, 2018). "Pirates Place Jordan Milbrath, Jack Leathersich On Waivers". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
  19. "Indians' Jack Leathersich: Claimed by Indians, optioned to minors". CBSSports.com. March 27, 2018.
  20. "Rangers' Jack Leathersich: Inks deal with Rangers". CBSSports.com. December 21, 2018. Retrieved December 21, 2018.
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