Jalal is a male name of Arabic origin, meaning "Greatness". It is used to honor and venerate individuals and is commonly associated with royals, such as kings and lords in history, myth, and formal occasions. The name has significance in various religious and cultural contexts, being found in history, art, religious texts, and poetry books. In the Bahá’í calendar, "Jalál" is the second month, and it is used to venerate God in Psalms and the Great Doxology in Arabic. The name has also been adopted by Arabic-speaking Christians, non-Arab Muslims, and non-Arabs. Notable individuals bearing the name include Bengali Sufi saint Shah Jalal, Indian businessman Jalal Abdul Carim Sahib, and Iraqi politician Jalal Talabani. The name has also been used as a family name, as seen in individuals such as economist Ahmed Galal and Moroccan pop singer Aziza Jalal.
Jalal Donnell Leach, born on March 14, 1969, is a former professional baseball outfielder known for his time with the San Francisco Giants in Major League Baseball. Standing 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighing 200 pounds, Leach played as a pinch hitter during his 15-season career from 1990 to 2004. He attended San Marin High School in Novato, California, and later played college baseball for the Pepperdine Waves at Pepperdine University. After being selected by the New York Yankees in the 1990 Major League Baseball Draft, he played for six big-league organizations. In 2001, he joined the San Francisco Giants and made 12 plate appearances, collecting two bases on balls and a single hit. Following his playing career, Leach transitioned to scouting, initially with the Yankees and later returning to the Giants in the same capacity for the 2016 season. For more details, you can refer to his career statistics on Baseball Reference or Retrosheet.
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