Jon Lester September 2016 NL Pitcher of the Month

Jon Lester of the Chicago Cubs was selected the National League Pitcher of the Month for September 2016. During the month he was 5-0, 0.48 ERA, 31 K, 0.69 WHIP, .171 BAA in 37.2 IP over 5 games. He had also earned the award in June. This season the LHP is 19-5, 2.44 ERA, 197 K, 1.02 WHIP, .211 BAA in 202.2 IP over 32 games. Over 11 MLB seasons with the Cubs, Athletics and Red Sox he is 146-84, 3.44 ERA, 1861 K, 1.23 WHIP, .244 BAA in 2003.2 IP over 317 games. He was originally drafted by the Red Sox in the second round in 2002. Lester turned 32 on January 7th.