Player Value--Batting
- WAR Explained (v2.2): 8+ MVP, 5+ A-S, 2+ Starter, 0-2 Sub, < 0 Repl
Jon Lester
Position: Pitcher
Bats: Left • Throws: Left
6-4, 249lb (193cm, 112kg)
Born: January 7, 1984 in Tacoma, WA us
Draft: Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 2nd round of the 2002 MLB June Amateur Draft from Bellarmine HS (Tacoma, WA).
High School: Bellarmine HS (Tacoma, WA)
Debut:
June 10, 2006
(Age 22-154d,
18,911th in major league history)
vs. TEX 4.1 IP, 5 H, 4 SO, 4 BB, 3 ER
Last Game:
October 2, 2021
(Age 37-268d)
vs. CHC 5.0 IP, 6 H, 4 SO, 4 BB, 4 ER
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 2006 season
Agents: ACES • Previously: Octagon, SFX
Full Name: Jonathan Tyler Lester
Nicknames: Lefthander
Pronunciation: \LEST-er\
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SUMMARY
Career
WAR
43.4
W
200
L
117
ERA
3.66
G
452
GS
451
SV
0
IP
2740.0
SO
2488
WHIP
1.278
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