Jack Leiter, a standout from the 2021 college baseball season, was drafted second overall by the Rangers, who selected him over the Red Sox, who picked Marcelo Mayer. Leiter had a tumultuous start to his professional career, struggling with an ERA over 5 in his first two years. He improved slightly in AAA but continued to face difficulties in the majors. While Mayer has yet to join the Sox's roster, there's optimism he might play later this season, adding to the narrative of these two prospects once regarded as top talents.
There is an alternate reality out there where Jack Leiter is pitching for the Red Sox tonight.
It's been a rough journey for Leiter since then. He put up an ERA over 5 at AA during his first season as a pro.
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