Jim Leyritz
From BR Bullpen
James Joseph Leyritz ("The King", "Ritz"))
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 195 lb.
- School University of Kentucky
- Debut June 8, 1990
- Final Game September 13, 2000
- Born December 27, 1963 in Lakewood, OH USA
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[edit] Biographical Information
Jim Leyritz ran into legal trouble in late 2007. He crashed his vehicle into another car in Fort Lauderdale, FL on December 28, 2007, killing a woman. He smelled of alcohol and failed sobriety tests. He was charged with DUI manslaughter.At the time, his driver's license had been on suspension.
[edit] Chris Berman Nickname
Jim "Frito" Leyritz
[edit] Notable Achievements
- Won two World Series with the New York Yankees (1996 & 1999)

