Pitcher Jack Leiter has been activated from the developmental list and is starting today for the Frisco Roughriders, it has been announced.
Leiter, a 23 year old righthander, was the 2nd overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft, and was thought to be someone who could move quickly when the Rangers selected him. Leiter made his pro debut in 2022 at AA Frisco, but struggled with his command all season long, ultimately putting up a 5.54 ERA in 92.2 IP with 109 Ks against 56 walks.
Returning to Frisco for 2023, Leiter was up and down before a couple of particularly bad outings at the end of June and beginning of July.