PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBSNewYork/AP) — Retired pitchers Al Leiter and John Franco have been hired as baseball operations advisers by the New York Mets.
Leiter, a broadcaster since his last season in 2005, will be involved with scouting, player development and pitchers’ mental preparation.
“Al’s passion for the game is infectious,” general manager Brodie Van Wagenen said Monday. “His unique ability to communicate his knowledge to players, coaches and the front office will immediately make us better.”
Franco will scout and assist pitchers. The Mets said he will also continue in the club ambassador role he has held since 2010.