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MLB Draft 2021: N.J.'s Jack Leiter, son of ex-Yankees pitcher Al Leiter, unlikely to go to AL East rival - nj.com
![Pittsburgh Pirates draft Louisville catcher Henry Davis with No. 1 pick; Jack Leiter goes to Texas Rangers at No. 2 - ESPN Pittsburgh Pirates draft Louisville catcher Henry Davis with No. 1 pick; Jack Leiter goes to Texas Rangers at No. 2 - ESPN](https://a.espncdn.com/photo/2021/0710/r878727_1296x729_16-9.jpg)
Pittsburgh Pirates draft Louisville catcher Henry Davis with No. 1 pick; Jack Leiter goes to Texas Rangers at No. 2 - ESPN
jack leiter on Twitter: "Officially a Texas Ranger! I am beyond grateful to the Rangers organization for this opportunity and I can't wait to get to work! Texas… Let's do this! #straightupTX
![Texas Rangers first round draft pick Jack Leiter throws out the ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, July 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez Texas Rangers first round draft pick Jack Leiter throws out the ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, July 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2ME3657/texas-rangers-first-round-draft-pick-jack-leiter-throws-out-the-ceremonial-first-pitch-before-a-baseball-game-against-the-arizona-diamondbacks-in-arlington-texas-wednesday-july-28-2021-ap-phototony-gutierrez-2ME3657.jpg)