Jon Lester
Position:
Starting Pitcher
Bats: Left
•
Throws: Left
6-4, 249lb (193cm, 112kg)
Born:
January 7, 1984
in Tacoma, WA
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Draft: Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 2nd round of the 2002 MLB June Amateur Draft from Bellarmine Preparatory School (Tacoma, WA).
High School: Bellarmine Preparatory School (Tacoma, WA)
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\
Twitter:
@JLester34
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