ABOUT: Made 14 starts for the New Jersey Institute of Technology Highlanders, racking up nearly 94 innings of work. Struck out 95 batters, compared to walking just 43. Threw his first college shutout May 17 against NYIT, allowing only one hit and two walks while striking out 11. The Highlanders were knocked out of the Great West Tournament, which was played in Utah, finishing with a record of 25-27, their best tally since moving to DI in 2007. Last summer, Mark played in the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League, leading the league in strikeouts, with 74. He was ranked the ninth-best prospect in the league by Baseball America.

PERSONAL: Born March 13, 1991, in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Son of Mark and Allison Leiter. Father, Mark Sr., is former MLB pitcher of 11 seasons. Uncle, Al, is also former MLB pitcher of 19 seasons, and current NY Yankees analyst on YES Network.