Drafted in the 6th round (168th overall) by the San Diego Padres in 2017 (signed for $240,000).
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Leasher barely kept his ERA under 10.00 as a freshman at Morehead State, but he has been one of the most productive pitchers in the Ohio Valley Conference the past two seasons. Leasher ranked ninth in strikeouts per nine innings as a sophomore. He went 9-3, 4.19 as a junior with 105 strikeouts and 32 walks in 92.1 innings. Leasher is a 6-foot-4 lefthander with an 87-91 mph fastball with good angle, a slider that flashes above-average and a usable changeup.
Career Transactions
El Paso Chihuahuas activated LHP Aaron Leasher.
El Paso Chihuahuas transferred LHP Aaron Leasher to the Development List.
El Paso Chihuahuas activated LHP Aaron Leasher.
El Paso Chihuahuas transferred LHP Aaron Leasher to the Development List.
LHP Aaron Leasher assigned to San Antonio Missions from El Paso Chihuahuas.
LHP Aaron Leasher assigned to San Antonio Missions from El Paso Chihuahuas.
El Paso Chihuahuas placed LHP Aaron Leasher on the 7-day injured list.
San Diego Padres invited non-roster LHP Aaron Leasher and to spring training.
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