Jim Leyritz

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Jim Leyritz
Leyritz at Baseball Hall of Fame Weekend in 2019
Catcher / Infielder / Outfielder
Born: (1963-12-27) December 27, 1963 (age 60) Lakewood, Ohio, U.S.
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
June 8, 1990, for the New York Yankees
Last MLB appearance
September 13, 2000, for the Los Angeles Dodgers
MLB statistics
Batting average	.264
Home runs	90
Runs batted in	387
Teams
New York Yankees (1990–1996) Anaheim Angels (1997) Texas Rangers (1997) Boston Red Sox (1998) San Diego Padres (1998–1999) New York Yankees (1999–2000) Los Angeles Dodgers (2000)
Career highlights and awards
2× World Series champion (1996, 1999)

James Joseph Leyritz (born December 27, 1963) is an American former professional baseball catcher and infielder. In his 11-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career, Leyritz played for the New York Yankees, Anaheim Angels, Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres, and Los Angeles Dodgers. With the Yankees, Leyritz was a member of the 1996 and 1999 World Series championships, both over the Atlanta Braves.