History of Mark Leiter Jr. in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 31, 2024

"Mark Edward Leiter Jr. is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has also played for the Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays, and Chicago Cubs."

March 13, 1991: Birth

Mark Edward Leiter Jr. was born on March 13, 1991.

2013: Drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies drafted Mark Leiter Jr. in the 22nd round of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft. He signed with them and made his professional debut that year.

2014: Played for Lakewood and Clearwater

In 2014, Leiter Jr. played for the Lakewood BlueClaws and Clearwater Threshers, achieving a combined 9–12 record and 4.35 ERA in 27 starts.

2015: Pitched for Clearwater and Reading

Leiter Jr. split the 2015 season between the Clearwater Threshers and the Reading Fighting Phils, ending with an 8–7 record and a 3.09 ERA in 27 games.

2016: Played with Reading

Leiter Jr. spent the 2016 season with the Reading Fighting Phils, achieving a 6–3 record and 3.39 ERA in 23 games.

April 18, 2017: Major League Debut

Mark Leiter Jr. was called up to the Major Leagues for the first time on April 18, 2017. His Major League debut took place on April 28, 2017.

2017: Joined the Lehigh Valley IronPigs

Mark Leiter Jr. began the 2017 season with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs.

September 1, 2018: Claimed by the Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays claimed Mark Leiter Jr. off waivers on September 1, 2018. He was activated on September 3 and designated for assignment on November 26.

2018: Sidelined and Optioned

Mark Leiter Jr. started 2018 on the disabled list. He was optioned to Lehigh Valley after being activated.

March 17, 2019: Tommy John Surgery

The Toronto Blue Jays announced on March 17, 2019 that Leiter Jr. would miss the entire season after having Tommy John surgery.

February 13, 2020: Signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks

Leiter Jr. signed a minor league deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks on February 13, 2020.

May 22, 2020: Released by the Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks released Mark Leiter Jr. on May 22, 2020.

2020: Signed with the Somerset Patriots

Mark Leiter Jr. signed with the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball for the 2020 season. He did not play due to the cancellation of the season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.