JIM LEYRITZ

WLIE 540 AM SPORTSTALKNY

Jim Leyritz enjoyed an 11-year Major League Baseball career, He played for the New York Yankees, Anaheim Angels, Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres, and Los Angeles Dodgers. His playing days were highlighted by a pair of memorable postseason home runs he hit with the Yankees in 1995 and 1996 in comeback wins.His most iconic of the 2 occurred in Game 4 of the 1996 World Series against the Atlanta Braves at Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium. In the series, the Yankees trailed the Braves two games to one, and in Game 4, the Yankees trailed, 6–0, after five innings. The Yankees rallied for three runs in the 6th inning, setting the stage for his at bat in the 8th inning. Facing Atlanta closer Mark Wohlers with one out and two runners on base, He hit a three-run home run to left field to tie the game and cap the improbable Yankee comeback. Having played for Buck Showalter on the 1986 Oneonta Yankees, the 1987 Fort Lauderdale Yankees, the 1989 Albany-Colonie Yankees, the 1992, 1993, 1994, and 1995 New York Yankees. who better to get insight about the Mets new manager than JIm. Tune in each week on streaming on the 365sportscast.com network or on www.sportstalknylive.com as well as facebook live at 6pm Sundays for the live broadcast, also on the 365sportscast iPhone, Android and Alexa apps