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Jon Lester

Boston Red Sox

1984/01/07 26

6-4 240

Tacoma, WA

L / L

4

the Boston Red Sox in 2002 (2nd round)

Year Team G GS W L SV CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2010 Red Sox 28 28 16 8 0 2 0 182 149 72 66 12 68 196 3.26 1.19

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • A talented lefty with a good fastball, slider and change, he shows good composure on the mound and makes adjustments on the fly. Elevates his game with more on the line.
Flaws
  • His health will always be a concern as long as he's toiling in the big leagues, after having already battled lymphona.
Career Potential
  • Top-of-rotation left-handed starter.
  • AwardsNamed to the All-Star GameHutch Award (Best exemplifies the fighting spirit and competitive desire)Tony Conigliaro Award (Best overcomes adversity through the attributes of spirit)Eastern League (AA) - Most Valuable Pitcher

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

June 6, 2008 Suspended by MLB for 3 games.
March 6, 2008 Re-signed by the Boston Red Sox to a one-year contract.
September 2, 2007 Recalled from Pawtucket (AAA).
August 23, 2007 Optionned to Pawtucket (AAA).
July 23, 2007 Recalled from Pawtucket (AAA).
June 11, 2007 Missed 62 games (lymphoma) and optioned to Pawtucket (AAA).
March 28, 2007 Lymphoma, 15-day DL (retroactive to March 23rd).
March 11, 2007 Re-signed by the Boston Red Sox to a one-year contract.
October 2, 2006 Missed the last 36 games of the regular season (back strain).
September 2, 2006 Transferred from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL (back strain).
August 28, 2006 Back strain, 15-day DL (retroactive to August 24th).
June 10, 2006 Recalled from Pawtucket (AAA).
March 13, 2006 Optioned to Pawtucket (AAA).
February 28, 2006 Re-signed by the Boston Red Sox to a one-year contract.
November 18, 2005 Contract purchased from Portland (AA).

Trades

June 5, 2002 Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 2nd round in 2004.

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