Fathers and sons - This year's MLB draft is a family affair
The 2022 MLB draft has finally arrived, with plenty of future stars ready to begin their journeys to the major leagues. You might see plenty of names you'll recognize tonight — several potential draft picks have had famous fathers who've already made a name for themselves in the majors. Here's a quick overview of who's who in the draft, the Futures Game and the All-Star Game.
Jack Leiter
Why you know his dad: Al Leiter played in the big leagues from 1987 through 2005, making two All-Star appearances, winning three World Series titles with the Toronto Blue Jays and Florida Marlins and pitching a no-hitter in 1996 before transitioning to a post-career role with the YES Network and MLB Network. Leiter has received multiple Sports Emmy Award nominations and won a New York Sports Emmy for his work in television.
Why you'll know him: Jack Leiter rose to stardom during his time at Vanderbilt University, becoming one of the top prospects for the 2021 draft before being selected second overall by the Texas Rangers with a $7.92 million signing bonus. Leiter has struggled so far this season in Double-A with a 6.30 ERA in 50 innings in 14 games. He's also walked 30 to the tune of a 1.60 WHIP.
Darren Baker
Why you know his dad: Baker's dad is the legendary manager Dusty Baker, currently the skipper of the Houston Astros. Baker played in the big leagues from 1968 through 1986 before becoming a manager in 1993, starting off with the San Francisco Giants. Baker also played an integral role in possibly the first-ever high five, which occurred between him and Glenn Burke at Dodger Stadium in 1977.
Why you'll know him: Baker first became known to baseball fans during the 2002 World Series, when he served as a bat boy for the Giants. On a


