Leiters: Like Father, Like Son

In his first conference game of the season, Jack Leiter furthered his case to be the first pick in the draft throwing a 16 strikeout no-hitter.

It’s at least somewhat reminiscent of Al Leiter throwing the first no-hitter in Florida Marlins history.

How many father/son duos can say they both have no-hitters? How many of them can say they were Major League pitchers (Jack will certainly be one in the not too distant future).

Seeing Jack pitch, as a Mets fan, you can’t help but feel good for Leiter, who was a very good Met who belongs in the Mets Hall of Fame.

It also serves as a reminder how Leiter took a step back from broadcasting to be able to spend time with his son and see him pitch. It allowed him to not only help his son reach this level, but also for him to just be a dad who gets to enjoy these moments.

Someday, you hope to see Jack Leiter continuing to follow in his father’s footsteps and pitch for the Mets. Mostly, you wish for him to have the great career he seems poised to have.

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