Jim Leyritz
Jim Leyritz
Positions:
Catcher, First Baseman and Third Baseman
Bats: Right
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Throws: Right
Born:
December 27, 1963
in Lakewood, OH
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High School: Turpin HS (Cincinnati, OH)
Schools: Middle Georgia State University (Macon, GA), University of Kentucky (Lexington, KY)
Debut:
June 8, 1990
(Age 26-163d,
15,772nd in major league history)
vs. BAL 1 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
September 13, 2000
(Age 36-261d)
vs. ARI 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1990 season
Agents: Tom Reich, Adam Katz • Previously: David Lihn
Full Name: James Joseph Leyritz
Nicknames:
The King