Jack Leiter helps dad Al celebrate Mets Hall of Fame induction
Former New York Mets pitcher Al Leiter returned to Citi Field on Saturday to be inducted into the Mets’ Hall of Fame. Leiter was one of four inductees, including former third baseman Howard Johnson, and broadcasters Gary Cohen and Howie Rose. In addition to being recognized with commemorative blue jackets and plaques, the inductees’ names were added to the Hall of Fame museum at Citi Field. Leiter’s son, Jack, who is a pitching prospect for the Texas Rangers, joined him on the field to catch his ceremonial first pitch. Leiter reflected on his time with the Mets, saying “To eventually get to Queens… and get a chance to play seven years for the team that I rooted for as a kid was dream-come-true stuff.”
FAQs:
Who were the inductees into the Mets’ Hall of Fame?
– The inductees were Al Leiter, Howard Johnson, Gary Cohen, and Howie Rose.
What was Jack Leiter’s role in the induction ceremony?
– Jack Leiter caught his father Al’s ceremonial first pitch.
Why was Al Leiter sentimental during his induction ceremony speech?
– Al Leiter was a lifelong Mets fan and getting to play for the team he rooted for as a kid was a dream come true.
How many seasons did Howard Johnson have with 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases?
– Howard Johnson had at least three seasons with 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases.
Did Al Leiter win a World Series with the Mets?
– No, Leiter won World Series titles earlier in his career with the Toronto Blue Jays before joining the Mets.

Al Leiter’s Mets Hall of Fame induction celebrated with the assistance of his son, Jack Leiter.
Al Leiter, the former pitcher for the New York Mets, was inducted into the Mets’ Hall of Fame on Saturday. During a ceremony before the Mets’ 2-1 loss to the Blue Jays at Citi Field, Leiter was one of four inductees to be honoured, alongside former third baseman Howard Johnson, and broadcasters Gary Cohen and Howie Rose. Leiter spoke of how special it was for him to play for the Mets, a team he supported as a child. His son, Jack, was also present, and surprised his father by catching his ceremonial first pitch. Jack is a 23-year-old top pitching prospect, hoping to earn a promotion to the Texas Rangers. Leiter commented on his son’s love of the game, which started at an early age, and how special it was that he was born in the year that the Mets made the World Series in 2000.