Jon Lester

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jon Lester
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Jan 7, 1984(1984-01-07)
Age	40
Birthplace	Tacoma
Country	United States
Birth City	Washington
Horoscope	Capricorn

Jon Lester Biography

Jon Lester is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on January 7, 1984 in Tacoma, Washington, United States. All- Star pitcher who started playing for Boston Red Sox in 2006 and was the team’s star shortly after. He took home the championship match of 2007’s World Series for the Red Sox and was instrumental in leading them towards yet another World Series Championship in 2013. The year after, he was instrumental in helping with the Chicago Cubs win the franchise’s first World Series title since 1908.

He played with First baseman He was teammates with first baseman David Ortiz on the Red Sox from 2006 to 2014. on the Red Sox from 2006 to 2014.

On August 1, Lester recorded his 2,000th career strikeout, and also hit his first career home run. On August 18, Lester was placed on the 10-day disabled list due to left shoulder fatigue.

Lester attended Bellarmine Preparatory School in Tacoma, Washington. Playing for the school’s baseball team, Lester was a three-time MVP and three-time All-Area selection. In addition, he was named Gatorade State Player of the Year for Washington in 2000.

He got married to Farrah Lester in the year 2009. The couple’s first child, Hudson, was born in the year 2010. Their 2nd child, Walker, was born in 2013.

Jon Lester Net Worth

Jon Lester is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jon Lester 's net worth $50 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a top baseball player at high school. He earned the title of Gatorade Player of the Year in 2000.

He was invited to back-to-back All-Star games in 2011 and 2010 and pitched his first no-hitter of his career in the game against Kansas City Royals on May 19 in 2008. He was transferred to the Red Sox to the Oakland Athletics in the middle of the 2014 season. Then after just half of a season in Oakland and a half season in Oakland, he was signed by Chicago Cubs. Chicago Cubs.

Jonathan Tyler Lester (born January 7, 1984) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox from 2006 to 2014 and the Oakland Athletics in 2014. 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.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Jon Lester height 6 ft 4 in Jon weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Jon Lester Dating?

According to our records, Jon Lester married to Farrah Stone Johnson. As of December 1, 2023, Jon Lester’s is not dating anyone.

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Lester made his first 2007 start for the Boston Red Sox on July 23 against the Cleveland Indians at Jacobs Field in Cleveland, pitching 6 innings, allowing 2 runs on 5 hits and struck out 6, picking up the win. On September 26 against the Oakland Athletics at Fenway Park, Lester gave up what would turn out to be the final career home run by Hall of Fame catcher Mike Piazza. In the 2007 World Series against the Colorado Rockies, Lester won the series-clinching Game Four for the Red Sox, pitching 5⅔ shutout innings, giving up three hits and three walks while collecting three strikeouts. Lester became the third pitcher in World Series history to win a series clinching game in his first post-season start.

Facts & Trivia

Jon Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jon Lester celebrates birthday on January 7 of every year.

Lester also received the 2008 Hutch Award, given to the Major League player who “best exemplifies the fighting spirit and competitive desire” of Hutchinson.

Why did Jon Lester retire?

Jon Lester, a veteran of 16 big-league seasons, announced his retirement from Major League Baseball to ESPN’s Jesse Rogers on Wednesday. Lester cited the physical toll as one of the main reasons he was hanging up his cleats. “It’s kind of run its course,” Lester told Rogers. “It’s getting harder for me physically.

Is Jon Lester still pitching?

Three-time World Series champion and 200-game winner Jon Lester is retiring after a 16-year career.

Why did Jon Lester leave the Red Sox?

Boston made an effort to re-sign Lester that winter but they weren’t willing to compete with the six-year, $155 million offer from the Chicago Cubs.

What pitches does Jon Lester throw?

Lester’s repertoire includes a 94-97 mph fastball, 88-92 mph cutter, mid 70’s curveball, occasional slider or changeup. In addition to his woes on pick-off attempts, he does not like to issue an intentional walk; he has the lowest rate of IBB of any modern starting pitcher by a wide margin.

Who did the Red Sox get for Jon Lester?

As it turned out, we just had to wait one more day. As stated above, the Red Sox will receive Cespedes and a 2015 competitive draft pick from the Athletics. In exchange, the A’s add Lester to their starting rotation along with platooning outfielder Jonny Gomes and with cash.