Guide Note

Jon Lieber is a right-handed pitcher for the Chicago Cubs. The cubs originally selected Lieber in the 9th round of the 1991 amateur draft. He declined a contract, however, and chose to continue his baseball career at the University of South Alabama. Following his collegiate career, the Kansas City Royals selected him in the 2nd round of the 1992 draft. Lieber played for the Pirates, Yankees, and Phillies, in between stints with the Cubs.

Fast Facts

1. Debuted in 1994 with the Pittsburgh Pirates
2. Bats: Left
3. Throws: Right

• June 3, 1991: Drafted in the 9th round of the 1991 amateur draft by the Chicago Cubs (Declined contract).

• June 1, 1992: Drafted in the 2nd round of the 1992 amateur draft by the Kansas City Royals.

• July 31, 1993: Traded with Dan Miceli to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Stan Belinda.

• December 14, 1998: Traded to the Chicago Cubs for Brant Brown.

• February 4, 2003: Signed with the New York Yankees as a Free Agent.

• December 8, 2004: Signed with the Philadelphia Phillies as a Free Agent.

• January 16, 2008: Signed with the Chicago Cubs as a Free Agent.

Lieber is durable, and has the stamina to pitch a lot of innings. He holds runners effectively.[1]

Lieber struggles against lefties. He's not a very good hitter, even by pitchers standards.[2]