Jon Lester
Baseball pitcher and World Series champion
Born
January 7th, 1984
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Started professional baseball career in 2002 after being drafted by the Boston Red Sox. Played as a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball for 16 seasons, primarily with the Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, and Washington Nationals. Achieved success during tenure with the Red Sox, including a critical role in the 2007 and 2013 World Series championships. Established a reputation for consistency on the mound, leading to multiple All-Star selections.
Winning three World Series titles with the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs
Being named an All-Star four times
Throwing a no-hitter for the Boston Red Sox in 2008
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