Cam Leiter signs with Los Angeles Dodgers
Jim Callis of MLB.com reported on Tuesday that the former Florida State Seminole pitcher had signed with the Dodgers for $1,349,100. It is the slot value of the No. 65 pick, making him the first FSU player to sign for the value of their pick.
Leiter has not pitched in a game since March 28, 2024. He started seven games during the 2024 season, finishing with a 4.63 ERA in 35.0 innings. He attempted to return from an injury at the end of the season but was unable to, with the same thing happening in the 2025 season.
Leiter started his career at USF, becoming a unanimous selection to the AAC All-Freshman Team after going 3-2 with a 4.92 ERA over 56.2 innings before transferring to FSU ahead of the 2024 season. He recorded 136 strikeouts over 91.2 innings between his two schools.
He was one of 11 players and six pitchers the Seminoles had taken in the 2025 draft, setting a new program record. Leiter, Jamie Arnold, and Alex Lodise all went in the first two rounds, setting a new program record.
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