David Leiderman (Bellmore JFK ’12) has signed a professional contract with the Miami Marlins today, the Hofstra grad announced on his Instagram.
He was selected to participate in our Battle of the Border this past year but opted to not play due to attending pre-draft workouts. The power-hitting third baseman had a bit of down season in 2017 by his standards, coming off an All-CAA season in 2016. In that season, he batted .271 with a team-best 56 hits, 21 extra-base hits, 7 HR and 35 RBI.
Following his junior season, there was legitimate talks that he would be selected in the 2017 MLB Draft.
His most significant accomplishment was his tremendous season at Bellmore JFK in 2012 in which he batted .609 and was named the Diamond Award winner. He was named All-State as well as All-Long Island, All-County and All-League.
The Pride also have 2013 MLB Draft pick Bryan Verbitsky playing in the minor leagues in the San Diego Padres system. He was selected in the third round.
This year could be an especially fruitful year for the Pride, who have three players that have garnered interest from MLB teams.
