Jon Lester June 2016 NL Pitcher of the Month

Jon Lester of the Chicago Cubs was selected the National League Pitcher of the Month for June 2016. During the month he was 4-0, 1.41 ERA, 44 K, 0.78 WHIP, .178 BAA in 44.2 IP over 6 games with 3 CG and 3 SHO.. This season the LHP is 9-3, 2.03 ERA, 103 K, 0.97 WHIP, .206 BAA in 106.1 IP over 16 games. Over 11 MLB seasons with the Cubs, Athletics and Red Sox he is 136-82, 3.47 ERA, 1767 K, 1.24 WHIP, .245 BAA in 1907.1 IP over 301 games. He was originally drafted by the Red Sox in the second round in 2002. Lester turned 32 on January 7th.