Al Leiter Stats & Facts
Al Leiter Essentials Positions: Bats: L Throws: L Height: 74 Weight: 200 Born: Saturday, October 23, 1965 in Toms River, NJ USA Died: in , Debut: 9/15/1987 Last Game: 10/2/2005 Full Name: Alois Terry Leiter
Rey Ordonez extends the major league record to 100 errorless games at shortstop and The New York Mets become the National League’s wild card team
1999 – The New York Mets shut out Cincinnati, 5 – 0, to become the National League’s wild card team. Al Leiter throws a complete game two-hitter for the win, as Mets shortstop Rey Ordóñez plays his 100th consecutive game without committing an error, setting a new major league mark.
New York Mets obtain Al Leiter from the Florida Marlins in exchange for A.J. Burnett
The New York Mets obtain pitcher Al Leiter and minor leaguer Ralph Milliard from the Florida Marlins in exchange for pitcher A.J. Burnett and two minor leaguers, Jesus Sanchez and Rob Stratton.
Al Leiter of the Florida Marlins pitches the first no-hitter in franchise history
On May 11, 1996, Al Leiter of the Florida Marlins pitches the first no-hitter in franchise history. Leiter strikes out six and walks two batters in shutting down the Colorado Rockies, 11-0.
Al Leiter pitches the first no-hitter in the Marlins’ brief existence, beating the Rockies, 11-0
Al Leiter pitches the first no-hitter in the Marlins’ brief existence, beating the Rockies, 11-0. The celebration at Miami’s Joe Robbie Stadium is tempered by the news of the ValuJet crash in the Everglades earlier in the day.
Toronto Blue Jays acquire pitcher Al Leiter from the New York Yankees for veteran outfielder Jesse Barfield
On April 30, 1989, the Toronto Blue Jays acquire pitcher Al Leiter from the New York Yankees for veteran outfielder Jesse Barfield. Leiter will contribute significantly to the Jays’ World Championship in 1993, winning nine of 15 decisions as a spot starter and long reliever.