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MADISON, N.J. (January 14, 2019) - Former Major League Baseball pitcher Al Leiter will serve as the keynote speaker at the Inaugural Devils Baseball Banquet this February.

Head Coach Jamie Quinn announced that the banquet will be held on Saturday, February 2 from 7-10 p.m. at The Madison Hotel. Highlights of the evening will include meeting members of the 2019 baseball team and introducing the captains and Leadership Council of the squad.

Leiter enjoyed a 19 year career year with the New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, Florida Marlins and the New York Mets. A three-time World Series Champion and two-time MLB All-Star, Leiter recorded 169 wins and 1,974 strikeouts during his career. His most memorable moment came on May 11, 1996 when he threw a no-hitter, which was the first in Marlins history.

He was named the the Branch Rickey Award Winner in 1999 which was given an individual in the MLB in recognition of exceptional community service. Additionally, he was chosen to receive the Roberto Clemente Award in 2000, which is presented to the MLB player who best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement and the individual's contribution to his team", as voted on by baseball fans and members of the media. In 2017, Leiter was inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame. Presently, Leiter serves as an analyst on the MLB Network and YES Network. 

The cost to attend the banquet is $80, and includes a full buffet dinner, 50/50, silent auction and Devils baseball gear sale. For more information about the Inaugural Devils Baseball Banquet, contact Head Coach Jamie Quinn at jamiequinn@fdu.edu