Jon Lester
American baseball player (born 1984)
Biography
Jonathan Tyler Lester (born January 7, 1984) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Oakland Athletics, Chicago Cubs, Washington Nationals, and St. Louis Cardinals. Less than two years after being diagnosed with lymphoma, Lester started and won the final game of the 2007 World Series for the Red Sox and, in May 2008, pitched a no-hitter against the Kansas City Royals. He helped lead the Red Sox to another championship in 2013, and he won the 2016 World Series with the Cubs. Lester started the opening game of a playoff series 12 times, which was a record for the most in baseball history until Justin Verlander passed him in 2023.
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Career highlights
Teams
- Boston Red Sox
- Oakland Athletics
- Chicago Cubs
- Washington Nationals
- St. Louis Cardinals
Awards & honours (3)
- Major League Baseball All-Star
- League Championship Series Most Valuable Player Award
- Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame
Quick answers about Jon Lester
- How old is Jon Lester?
- Jon Lester is 42 years old (born January 7, 1984).
- When is Jon Lester's birthday?
- Jon Lester was born on January 7, 1984.
- Where was Jon Lester born?
- Jon Lester was born in Tacoma.
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- Jon Lester's zodiac sign is Capricorn.
- How tall is Jon Lester?
- Jon Lester is 1.93 m (6′4″) tall.
- What is Jon Lester's nationality?
- Jon Lester is a citizen of United States.
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