Jack Leiter, a starter for the Texas Rangers, has shown swing-and-miss ability but remains a volatile fantasy and matchup-dependent option. The R-hander carries a 5.29 ERA and 1.44 WHIP across 80.0 innings in 15 starts, with a 3-7 record that reflects both uneven run prevention and inconsistent game-to-game efficiency.
His strikeout profile is supported by a solid 9.34, giving him a path to value even when the ratios are under pressure. The bigger question is command, as a 3.94 walk rate can create traffic, elevate pitch counts, and make it harder for him to work deep into outings. When he gets ahead, his stuff can play well enough to miss bats; when he falls behind, mistakes tend to become more damaging.
Recent form:
- 06/184.0 IP · 6 ER · 4 K
- 06/125.0 IP · 4 ER · 3 K
- 06/064.2 IP · 5 ER · 2 K
- 05/315.2 IP · 0 ER · 10 K
- 05/266.0 IP · 4 ER · 4 K
Jack Leiter has pitched to a up trend lately, but the overall read is still mixed because the results have not always lined up with the raw stuff. There are flashes of upside when his fastball command is sharper and he finishes hitters, though the floor remains low if the walks pile up or he is forced into hitter-friendly counts.
For season-long formats, he fits better as a streaming candidate than a set-and-forget arm, especially against disciplined lineups that can wait him out. In deeper leagues, the strikeout potential keeps him relevant, but expectations should stay measured until he shows more consistent command and a steadier ability to limit baserunners and pitch deeper into games.
Jack Leiter game log
| Date | Opponent | IP | H | ER | K | BB | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18 | Minnesota Twins | 4 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 13.50 |
| Jun 12 | Boston Red Sox | 5 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 7.20 |
| Jun 6 | Cleveland Guardians | 4.2 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 10.71 |
| May 31 | Kansas City Royals | 5.2 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 0.00 |
| May 26 | Houston Astros | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6.00 |
| May 20 | Colorado Rockies | 5 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 7.20 |
| May 15 | Houston Astros | 7 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1.29 |
| May 9 | Chicago Cubs | 4.2 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 0.00 |
| May 3 | Detroit Tigers | 6.2 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 7.26 |
| Apr 27 | New York Yankees | 6 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 6.00 |
| Apr 22 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 5.40 |
| Apr 16 | Athletics | 5.2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5.19 |
| Apr 11 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 3.2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 14.06 |
| Apr 5 | Cincinnati Reds | 5 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 1.80 |
| Mar 30 | Baltimore Orioles | 6 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 3.00 |
Jack Leiter season splits
| Month | GS | ERA | IP | K | BB | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar | 1 | 3.00 | 6.0 | 8 | 1 | 1.00 |
| Apr | 5 | 5.68 | 25.1 | 25 | 11 | 1.58 |
| May | 6 | 3.60 | 35.0 | 41 | 16 | 1.20 |
| Jun | 3 | 9.88 | 13.2 | 9 | 7 | 1.98 |
Performance vs teams
Hot / Cold zones
AVG by zone
- Zone 01: .308
- Zone 02: .242
- Zone 03: .174
- Zone 04: .333
- Zone 05: .321
- Zone 06: .250
- Zone 07: .308
- Zone 08: .389
- Zone 09: .185
- Zone 11: .273
- Zone 12: .235
- Zone 13: .167
- Zone 14: .118
OPS by zone
- Zone 01: .846
- Zone 02: .879
- Zone 03: .458
- Zone 04: .680
- Zone 05: 1.138
- Zone 06: .625
- Zone 07: .692
- Zone 08: 1.000
- Zone 09: .407
- Zone 11: .794
- Zone 12: .652
- Zone 13: .467
- Zone 14: .608
SLG by zone
- Zone 01: .538
- Zone 02: .636
- Zone 03: .261
- Zone 04: .375
- Zone 05: .857
- Zone 06: .375
- Zone 07: .385
- Zone 08: .611
- Zone 09: .222
- Zone 11: .409
- Zone 12: .294
- Zone 13: .167
- Zone 14: .294
OBP by zone
- Zone 01: .308
- Zone 02: .242
- Zone 03: .208
- Zone 04: .320
- Zone 05: .310
- Zone 06: .250
- Zone 07: .308
- Zone 08: .389
- Zone 09: .185
- Zone 11: .529
- Zone 12: .435
- Zone 13: .333
- Zone 14: .412
numberOfStrikes by zone
- Zone 01: 39.00
- Zone 02: 68.00
- Zone 03: 52.00
- Zone 04: 48.00
- Zone 05: 66.00
- Zone 06: 50.00
- Zone 07: 28.00
- Zone 08: 62.00
- Zone 09: 52.00
- Zone 11: 43.00
- Zone 12: 44.00
- Zone 13: 23.00
- Zone 14: 80.00
earnedRunAverage by zone
- Zone 01: -
- Zone 02: -
- Zone 03: -
- Zone 04: -
- Zone 05: -
- Zone 06: -
- Zone 07: -
- Zone 08: -
- Zone 09: -
- Zone 11: -
- Zone 12: -
- Zone 13: -
- Zone 14: -
numberOfPitches by zone
- Zone 01: 52.00
- Zone 02: 99.00
- Zone 03: 72.00
- Zone 04: 69.00
- Zone 05: 93.00
- Zone 06: 79.00
- Zone 07: 40.00
- Zone 08: 93.00
- Zone 09: 73.00
- Zone 11: 201.00
- Zone 12: 140.00
- Zone 13: 82.00
- Zone 14: 304.00
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