- Born
- Birth nameJames Joseph Leyritz
- Nickname
- The King
- Height5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
- Jim Leyritz was born on December 27, 1963 in Lakewood, Ohio, USA. He is an actor, known for Gravedigger (2013), Arli$$ (1996) and 1998 National League Championship Series (1998).
- SpousesKarrie Colletti(December 4, 1994 - ?) (divorced, 3 children)Andrea Armaganian(November 11, 1989 - November 16, 1994) (divorced)
- His unique batting stance with his left leg out, right leg bent, and twirling his bat around.
- Made major league debut on 8 June 1990.
- Catcher/infielder/designated hitter with the American League's New York Yankees (1990-1996 & 1999[end]-2000[start]), Anaheim Angels (1997[start]), Texas Rangers (1997[end]), and Boston Red Sox (1998[start]); and the National League's San Diego Padres (1998[end]-1999[start]) and Los Angeles Dodgers (2000[end]).
- Is of mostly Italian descent.
- On the 1996 World Series in game 4, the Yankees were trailing 6-3 against the Atlanta Braves which they were five outs away to have 3-1 series lead. In the top of the 8th inning, runners were on first base and third base, Leyritz hit a historic three run home run. His home run helped the Yankees overcome a 2-0 deficit to win the world series.
- Son Dakota James with ex-wife Karrie (27 September 1996).
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