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Name Team Age
Jack Lester Retired (1981, Age 35) 43
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 2, Pick 46
(1968)		 SP R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Old Jeter Wood League 0 9 years (41 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B  B- F 
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D- F  B-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
F  F  F 
Endurance Velocity Control
A- C+ A-
Leadership   Mentor Value  
A  A+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
D  0 2/13/1946
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 0 1
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %)

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 Skill grades calculated using approximate current ratings minus past improvements.
Year  Endurance   Velocity   Control 
1970A-B-B+
1971A-B-A-
1972A-B A-
1973A-B A 
1974A-B A 
1975A B A 
1976A B A 
1977A B A 
1978A B A 
1979A B A 
1980A B A 
1981A-B-A 
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1981-11-01Jack Lester has retired from the Cincinnati Big Red Machine
1981-07-27The Cincinnati Big Red Machine have promoted Aaron Valentine to the major league team. The Cincinnati Big Red Machine have designated Jack Lester for assignment. The Cincinnati Big Red Machine have designated Ed Barry for assignment.
1976-09-17Trade #1449741 has been completed between the Oakland Athletics and the Cincinnati Big Red Machine. The Cincinnati Big Red Machine receive Jack Lester, Draft Pick 1977 Round 1 COL (Jackie Crocker) from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for Draft Pick 1978 Round 1 SF (Paul Halter).
1976-09-12The Oakland Athletics have removed Jack Lester from the trade block.
1976-09-12The Oakland Athletics have removed Jack Lester from the trade block.
1976-09-09The Oakland Athletics have placed Jack Lester on the trade block.
1972-06-13The Oakland Athletics have promoted Jack Lester to the major league team. The Oakland Athletics have sent George Schaeffer to the minors.