Quick Facts

Full Name	Jim Leyritz
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 27, 1963(1963-12-27)
Age	61
Country	United States
Birth City	Lakewood
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Jim Leyritz Biography

Jim Leyritz is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on December 27, 1963 in Lakewood, United States. James Joseph Leyritz (born December 27th 1963) is an American former professional baseball catcher and an infielder. Over the course of his 11-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career, Leyritz played for the New York Yankees, Anaheim Angels, Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres as well as the Los Angeles Dodgers. As a member of the Yankees, Leyritz was a participant in 1997 and 1998 World Series championships, both against Atlanta Braves. Atlanta Braves, and gained recognition as one of the top postseason players in the history of baseball during the decade.

Leyritz’s most famous heroics in the playoffs was Game 4, of 1996’s World Series against the Atlanta Braves at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. In this series the Yankees lost to against the Braves 2 games to one. Then, in Game 4 the Yankees were trailing 6-0 in the fifth inning. The Yankees came back to score 3 runs during the sixth game, setting the stage to Leyritz in the eighth innings. With Atlanta the closer Mark Wohlers with one out and two runners on the base, Leyritz hit three-run home runs in left field to win the game. It also capped off the unlikely Yankee comeback. “In the air to left field… back, at the track, at the wall, we are tied!” announced the announcer Joe Buck on national television. The Yankees ended up winning the game, 8-6 in 10 innings , to tie the series. in Game 5 Leyritz took pitching duo Andy Pettitte and John Wetteland for a shutout 1-0 which was followed by a 1-0 win for the Yankees secured their championship by winning Game 6.

On June 20, 1998, the Red Sox traded Leyritz with Ethan Faggett to the San Diego Padres for Carlos Reyes, Mandy Romero and Darío Veras. Leyritz had a number of unlikely playoff home runs and clutch hits that season. The most dramatic of them came in Game 2 of the National League Division Series against Houston Astros pitcher Billy Wagner. Leyritz hit an opposite-field game-tying home run off the right field foul pole in the top of the 9th inning. However, the Astros won the game in the bottom half of the inning. In Game 3, Leyritz hit the eventual game-winning home run against Randy Johnson in the bottom of the 7th inning that broke a 1–1 tie. Overall, Leyritz batted .400 with three home runs and five runs batted in in that series. Leyritz’s Padres were matched against his former team, the Yankees, in the 1998 World Series. During player introductions in Game 1 at Yankee Stadium, Leyritz received a standing ovation from the fans who remembered his heroics from two years earlier. He went hitless in ten at bats in a four-game Yankees sweep.

On July 31, 1999, the Padres traded Leyritz to the Yankees for Geraldo Padua. The Yankees advanced to the 1999 World Series, and in Game 4, in the bottom of the 8th inning, Leyritz hit a solo home run to extend the Yankees’ lead to 4–1 and help them complete a sweep of the Braves to win a championship. NBC commentator Bob Costas remarked incredulously about Leyritz after the home run, “You could send this guy to a resort in the spring and summer, as long as he comes back for October.” That home run was the last one to be hit in the 1990s.

His career was marked by two unforgettable postseason home runs that which he hit for his Yankees during 1995 as well in 1996 during the midst of comeback victories. The second game of 1995’s American League Division Series against the Seattle Mariners at Yankee Stadium In a damp, rainy weather, Leyritz hit a walk-off two-run homer to left-center in the 15th inningof the game, giving the Yankees the win 7-5 and a two-game lead in the series that was best-of- five. This home run, however was subsequently surrendered in the 15th inning by Mariners player Tim Belcher, who was notoriously involved in a swear word- laced incident with a cameraman that covered his walk through the tunnel towards the clubhouse following the game.

Jim Leyritz Net Worth

Jim Leyritz is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jim Leyritz 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After playing in the 1985 season with the Kentucky Wildcats, Leyritz went not drafted by Major League Baseball (MLB) However, he was signed free agents with the New York Yankees. Leyritz had his MLB debut with the Yankees on June 8, 1990.

Leyritz was Pettitte’s personal catcher in 1995-96 and 1999 and 2000.

After the 1996 season, the Yankees traded Leyritz to the Anaheim Angels for two players to be named later (PTBNL): minor leaguers Jeremy Blevins and Ryan Kane. On July 29, 1997, the Angels traded Leyritz and a PTBNL (minor leaguer Rob Sasser) to the Texas Rangers for Ken Hill. After the season, the Rangers traded Leyritz to the Boston Red Sox with Damon Buford for Mark Brandenburg, Bill Haselman, and Aaron Sele.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Jim Leyritz Dating?

According to our records, Jim Leyritz married to Michelle Caruso. As of December 1, 2023, Jim Leyritz’s is not dating anyone.

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Several days after the accident, it was revealed that Leyritz may face further charges because he had his license suspended in New York prior to the accident. On June 20, 2007, Leyritz was ticketed outside Albany, New York for using a cell phone while driving. On November 23, his license was suspended after he failed to appear in court. The state of Florida is processing the suspension notice from New York and could file additional charges once his Florida license is suspended. According to an official from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles: “The department has the statutory ability to suspend his license based on the fact he had knowledge of a suspension in another state and still came to Florida for a driver’s license. It is unlawful.” Leyritz’s lawyer is quoted as saying that Leyritz’s license “was not suspended in the state of Florida on the day of the accident, nor is it suspended today.”

Facts & Trivia

Jim Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jim Leyritz celebrates birthday on December 27 of every year.

On July 2, 2009, Leyritz was arrested for battery against his former wife, however the charges were later dropped.

Top Facts about Jim Leyritz

1. Jim Leyritz played for 11 seasons in MLB.
2. He won two World Series championships with the Yankees.
3. Leyritz hit a memorable home run in the 1996 World Series.
4. His career batting average was .264.
5. Leyritz played multiple positions, including catcher and infielder.
6. He had a reputation as a clutch hitter in big moments.
7. Leyritz was involved in a fatal car accident in 2007.
8. He pleaded guilty to DUI manslaughter and served time in prison.
9. After his release, he became an advocate for anti-drunk driving campaigns.
10. Leyritz currently works as a baseball analyst and commentator on TV and radio broadcasts.

Where is Jim Leyritz now?

As of March 2015, Leyritz lives in Orange County, California , with his wife Michelle, his three sons, and her two daughters.

What number was Leyritz?

YearNumber
1993| 13
1994| 13
1995| 13
1996| 13

Who was the catcher for the Yankees in the 90s?

1990 New York Yankees 1990 New York Yankees Official Logo Complete Roster
Roster Schedule Hitting Pitching Fielding Statmaster

| Catchers| Weight

11| Rick Cerone| 192
28| Brian Dorsett| 220

When did Jim Leyritz play for the Yankees?

Throughout his career with the New York Yankees ( 1990-1996, 1999-2000 ), Jim has been credited for significantly changing the momentum of several series’ by hitting numerous clutch post-season home runs.

Who is the greatest Yankee catcher of all time?

Elston Howard Elston Howard might have been the greatest defensive catcher the New York Yankees ever had. In 1964, he set American League records for putouts and total chances in a season.