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Jim Leyritz is a former MLB catcher/infielder/designated hitter and World Series champion with the New York Yankees (1990–1996, 1999–2000). “The King” is best known for hitting numerous postseason, playoff and World Series home runs that either won, tied or changed the momentum of several series. |
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GET AN AUTOGRAPHED COPY OF JIM'S NEW BOOK!
Catching Heat
released June 7, 2011
Former NY Yankees catcher Jim "The King" Leyritz takes readers inside the batter's box at one of the most famous World Series of all time, and then down a path of Tragedy, as he shares his tumultuous life after the ticker tape, and how he found his way to redemption.
>Click HERE to order now!
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Jim is widely considered one of the best clutch players of his era. He is a savvy sports and motivational speaker, experienced in both television and radio broadcasting, and is available for various corporate appearances and engagements. If you would like to book Jim for motivational speaking, personal appearances, VIP meet and greets, autograph signings, celebrity softball games, corporate and fundraising golf events, Christian causes, or youth baseball clinics and camps, please click here to contact us at for speaker fees and booking information. |
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James Joseph Leyritz was born December 27, 1963 in Lakewood, Ohio, the youngest of three children. He attended Turpin High School in Cincinnati, Ohio and the University of Kentucky. Jim began attracting the attention of professional scouts in high school and despite never having been drafted, was signed as an amateur free agent by The New York Yankees in 1985.
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Jim made his professional debut on June 9, 1990 with the New York Yankees. He bat and threw right–handed exclusively in the majors and had a unique batting stance of extending his left leg out while keeping his right leg bent and twirling his bat above his head. The best known of Jim's playoff heroics occurred in the 8th inning of Game 4 of the 1996 World Series against the Atlanta Braves when he hit a three–run home run off Mark Wohlers, tying the game and leading the Yankees to an improbable comeback and eventual win. In 1999, he hit a second historic solo home run against the Atlanta Braves in the bottom of the 8th inning of Game 4 of the World Series making the final score 4–1. During his eleven year MLB career Jim also played with the Anaheim Angels, (1997), Texas Rangers (1997), Boston Red Sox (1998), San Diego Padres (1998-1999) and Los Angeles Dodgers (2000). |
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Jim is very active in the community and gives back much of his time and resources to numerous charitable organizations. He is most passionate about the Jorge Posada Foundation, a charity supporting children with Craniosynostosis (which Jim's youngest son is also afflicted), and the ALS Association which combats Lou Gehrig's Disease (which Jim's brother–in–law suffers from). Dedicated to all charities benefitting children, Jim is the executive founder of Home Run for Hope, a charity launching in 2011 which is designed to assist and empower children who have lost a parent though tragedy, war or natural disaster. Jim is also a proud member of Saddleback Church and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Jim is a devoted father and primary care-giver for three young sons and enjoys reading, bowling, and playing basketball. |
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| >Click HERE to watch Jim's Legendary Homer! |
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website design | Teri Massick Design |
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