Josh Lester, baseball player, 2022

Josh Lester

Born: 7/17/1994 in Columbus, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 2022-09-05

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Joshua Benjamin Lester

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Biography

Josh Lester, born in 1994, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) for a brief period in 2022. His career spanned from September 5 to September 6, marking a notable but short chapter in the sport. Over the course of 13 games, Lester recorded 4 hits and drove in 4 runs, finishing with a batting average of .148. Although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases, his contributions on the field reflected the perseverance and determination characteristic of players seeking to make their mark in the major leagues. Lester's time in the MLB occurred during an era defined by advanced analytics and the evolving dynamics of player performance. While his statistics may not fully capture the breadth of his skills or potential, his journey to the major leagues highlights the challenges faced by aspiring athletes in a highly competitive environment. His brief appearance on baseball's biggest stage serves as a reminder of the countless players who strive for success, even if their time in the spotlight is fleeting.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 27 0 4 0 0 0 4 0 1 10 0.148 0.179 0.148 0.327 0.0

Career AVG .148 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 39.7% below league average.

Career OBP .179 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 43.5% below league average.

Career SLG .148 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 63.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.327 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 54.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2022 DET AL 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2023 BAL AL 11 22 0 4 0 0 0 4 0 1 7 0.182 — — — — 0.0

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 1 0 0 1 1 0.00 0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 4.33 across their career seasons — 100.0% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2023 BAL AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 1 0 1 1 0.00 — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 5 3 25 1 0 1
3B 2 1 0 1 0 0
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2022 DET 3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
2023 BAL 1B 5 3 25 1 0 1
2023 BAL 3B 1 1 0 0 0 0
2023 BAL OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
2023 BAL P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
First Base 5
Third Base 2
Right Field 1
Designated Hitter 3