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Where this card ranks

  • 165th best of 679 starting pitchers

Starting pitchers are ranked against starters, relievers against relievers, the way the team builder picks a staff.

Ratings

Stamina
94
K/9
79
H/9
93
BB/9
72
Velocity
74
Control
83
Break
96

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Pitching

Stamina
94
Top 10%
Pitching clutch
102
Top 8%
H/9
93
K/9
79
BB/9
72
HR/9
82
Velocity
74
Control
83
Break
96

Pitches

4-Seam Fastball
92 mph
Cutter
89 mph
Sinker
91 mph
Sweeping Curve
75 mph
Changeup
85 mph

Player

Team
Cubs
Position
SP
Bats
L
Throws
L
Age
32
Height
6'4"
Weight
240 lbs
Born
Washington
Number
34

Fielding & running

Fielding
72
Arm strength
64
Arm accuracy
49
Blocking
0
Speed
20
Baserunning
2
Reaction
38

Real-world tendencies

Arm slot
Three-quarter 40°

A common release point among MLB pitchers (2021 Statcast)

SubmarineSidearmLow three-quarterThree-quarterHigh three-quarterOver the top

Faint lines: all 243 pitchers in this edition who throw with the same hand.

Quirks

More Cubs at SP

Other versions of this player

Questions

How do you get Jon Lester?
It can't be bought on the market right now.
What quirks does Jon Lester have?
Pressure Cooker, Workhorse, Stingy, Grounded, Sinkerballer, Knee Buckler, and Illusionist.

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