John Hester
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2009-2013)
John Hester was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2013 for the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, a span of 5 seasons. In 93 career games, he hit .216 with 45 hits, 6 home runs, and 15 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 235 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2009-08-28
- Last Game
- 2013-09-16
Full name: John Graves Hester
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93 | 208 | 28 | 45 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 1 | 22 | 64 | .216 | .294 | .351 | .645 | -368 |
Career AVG .216 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 15.8% below league average.
Career OBP .294 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 9.1% below league average.
Career SLG .351 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 13.5% below league average.
Career OPS .645 vs. league average .729 across their career seasons — 11.5% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | ARI | NL | 15 | 28 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 7 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2010 | ARI | NL | 38 | 95 | 9 | 20 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 32 | .211 | .257 (-18%) | .325 (-10%) | .402 (-14%) | .728 (-12%) | -183.4 |
| 2012 | LAA | AL | 39 | 85 | 14 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 25 | .212 | .254 (-17%) | .318 (-10%) | .405 (-19%) | .724 (-15%) | -184.2 |
| 2013 | LAA | AL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 93 | 208 | 28 | 45 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 1 | 22 | 64 | .216 | — | — | — | — | -368 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (93 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 44 | 94 | 10 | 20 | 3 | 7 | .213 |
| Away | 49 | 114 | 18 | 25 | 3 | 8 | .219 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-09-16 | LAA | OAK | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012-09-14 | LAA | KCR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-07-24 | LAA | KCR | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-07-23 | LAA | KCR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-07-21 | LAA | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-07-19 | LAA | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-07-18 | LAA | DET | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-07-16 | LAA | DET | L | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012-07-14 | LAA | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-07-13 | LAA | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 80 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | LAA | AL | $495,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $495,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | Palo Alto | CA | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
John Hester: the record in brief
The profile opens with John Hester's first major league game on August 28, 2009; the last one listed came on September 16, 2013. By club, Hester's seasons break down as the Arizona Diamondbacks (2009 through 2010) and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2012 through 2013). Born on September 14, 1983, in Atlanta, GA, USA, Hester is listed as a catcher and threw and hit right-handed. Hester's listed size is 6'4" and 235 pounds. Hester's full given name, per the bio, is John Graves Hester.
Across 93 games at the plate, Hester's career line reads 45 hits in 208 at bats for a .216 average, plus 6 home runs and 15 runs batted in. Hester got on base at a .294 rate and slugged .351 (.645 OPS). Measured against the leagues Hester played in, the .216 career average compares with a .257 league average over the same seasons, 15.8% below the league. The OPS comparison is .645 to a league .729, 11.5% below average. The hits column peaks at 20, in 2010. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .212 in 2012, did not top the league's .254.
Frequently Asked Questions about John Hester
- What years did John Hester play?
- John Hester played in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2013.
- Was John Hester a pitcher?
- No. John Hester was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did John Hester hit?
- John Hester hit 6 career home runs with 45 hits.
- What was John Hester's career batting average?
- John Hester batted .216 over his career, with 45 hits in 208 at bats.
- How many RBI did John Hester have?
- John Hester drove in 15 runs in his career.
- Is John Hester in the Hall of Fame?
- No. John Hester has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.