After two seasons at Vanderbilt University, Jack Leiter '19 was chosen second overall in the 2021 MLB Draft by the Texas Rangers on Sunday night, becoming the highest pick taken by a player from New Jersey since 2008.  "It's really hard to put into words," Jack said on MLB Network. "[My dad] wanted me to be an infielder and I didn't mind the idea. But my love was always for pitching. Sort of as I started to grow and high school progressed, I started to take that a little more seriously and I came a long way."

Jack was dominate in his final season at Delbarton, helping the Green Wave win the Morris County and Non Public State title.  In his only full year at Vanderbilt, Leiter struck out 179 batters, the most in the country, in 110 innings, with a 2.13 ERA, earning a consensus All-American.  "Jack fits everything we're trying to accomplish," said Chris Young, Executive VP and GM of the Texas Rangers.  "We couldn't be more thrilled to bring in someone who comes from a great family."

Congrats to the newest member of the Texas Rangers and we wish Jack the best of luck on his quest to the major leagues.  We look forward to seeing you on the mound at Globe Life Stadium real soon!