Jack Leathersich

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12+2⁄3 innings pitched. [5] 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. [6] 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. [7] [8] He started the season with the Double-ABinghamton Mets.[ citation needed ]

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.

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  5. ↑ Dan MacLeod (September 6, 2011). "Call him Jack Leather-sick! This pitcher is amazing". Brooklynpaper.com. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Former River Hawk Leathersich Promoted to St. Lucie Mets". Goriverhawks.com. May 22, 2012. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
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Jack Leathersich
Jack Leathersich on May 20, 2015.jpg
Leathersich with the New York Mets in 2015
Pitcher
Born: (1990-07-14) July 14, 1990 (age 33)
Beverly, Massachusetts, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Left
MLB debut
April 29, 2015, for the New York Mets
Last MLB appearance
October 1, 2017, for the Pittsburgh Pirates