SEATTLE — When Scott Servais was asked about rookie Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Mark Leiter Jr., the Seattle Mariners manager didn’t look far for a comparison.
“Junior looks a lot like his dad,” Servais said. “He’s got a lot of pitches and throws everything up there.”
Mark Leiter pitched 11 seasons in the major leagues, including two seasons with the Phillies (1997-98) and two games for the Mariners (1999).
“That’s an honor to hear,” said the younger Leiter (1-0, 3.60 ERA), who is scheduled to start Wednesday at Seattle. “He played a long time.”
With his father in attendance, Mark Leiter Jr.