Guide Note

Jon Lester is a starting pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. In 2006, he was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma.

Fast Facts

1. Born: January 7, 1984
2. Birth Place: Puyallup, Washington
3. Height: 6'2"
4. Weight: 190 lbs
5. May 19, 2008: Throws No-Hitter against Kansas City Royals
6. 2006: Diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
7. July 23, 2007: First start for the Boston Red Sox since being diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
8. Engaged to girlfriend Farrah Johnson¹

Early Life

Jonathan Tyler Lester was born in Tacoma, Washington on January 7, 1984. He would attend Bellarmine Preparatory School. While in high school Lester would be named the Gatorade State player of the Year in 2000.

Pro Career

Lester would be drafted with the 57th pick in the 2002 Major League Baseball Draft. Lester would make his Major League debut on June 10, 2006. Lester would later be diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, but he would return to the starting rotation in 2007 with no signs of the cancer. In the 2007 World Series Lester would win Game Four, which would give the Red Sox the World Series Championship.

No-Hitter

On May 19, 2008 Jon Lester threw a no-hitter against the Kansas City Royals. He struck out nine, while walking two players, he also made an error on a pick off play. He threw 130 Pitches

Jon Lester Timeline

• January 7, 1984: Born
• 2006: Debuts with Boston Red Sox
• 2006: Diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
• 2007: First start since being diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
• 2008: Named to the Starting Rotation for Boston Red Sox
• May 19, 2008: Lester throws a No-hitter against Kansas City Royals

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