Mark Leiter Jr. Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 0" / 210 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 3/13/1991 (31)
- Experience
- 2
- College
- New Jersey Institute of Technology
Mark Leiter Jr. Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Mark Leiter Jr. News
Chicago Cubs right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday. Leiter was designated for assignment last week but will remain with the Cubs for now. The 31-year-old made 35 appearances (four starts) for Chicago in 2022, going 2-7 with a 3.99 ERA (4.29 FIP), 1.14 WHIP, a career-high three saves, 25 walks and 73 strikeouts in 67 2/3 innings pitched. In three major-league seasons, he sports a 4.95 ERA (5.06 FIP), 1.35 WHIP, three saves and 22.4 percent strikeout rate. Leiter will serve as relief depth for the Cubs in 2023 and can be ignored in fantasy.
The Philadelphia Phillies optioned outfielder Aaron Altherr and relief pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday. Altherr is batting a measly .171 in 248 plate appearances this year and can be dropped in all redraft leagues if he wasn't already. Leiter hasn't been much better in 2018 as a reliever, sporting a 5.74 ERA in 11 outings.
After being brought back to the majors from Triple-A Lehigh Valley at the end of June, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. is pitching significantly better. The 27-year-old has made four appearances this month, tossing 4 1/3 scoreless innings. Hes allowed just two hits and a walk, striking out three batters. While his position on the major league roster never seems to be safe, this current form will continue to buy him time with the Phillies. Leiter Jr. has seen success as both a starter and reliever in the past.
