Lester wrapped up a superb career in 2021, finishing with:
200-117
3.66 ERA
117 ERA+
1.278 WHIP
2488 K
8 15+ win seasons
4 200+ K seasons
3 140+ ERA+ seasons
3 top 5 finishes for Cy Young
5 All Star appearances
Led the league in wins once (18 in 2018), Win% once (.792 in 2016), K% once (9.7 in 2010) and Shutouts once (2 in 2008)
9-7, 2.51 ERA, 1.02 WHIP in 154 post-season innings
4-1, 1.77 ERA, 0.93 WHIP in 35 World Series innings
1x NLCS MVP
According to B-R.com, the most similar pitchers to him are: Gooden, Cone, Hudson, Verlander & Halladay, of which only Halladay is currently a HOFer (although most of that group may eventually be inducted).
What do you think? HOF or no?
200-117
3.66 ERA
117 ERA+
1.278 WHIP
2488 K
8 15+ win seasons
4 200+ K seasons
3 140+ ERA+ seasons
3 top 5 finishes for Cy Young
5 All Star appearances
Led the league in wins once (18 in 2018), Win% once (.792 in 2016), K% once (9.7 in 2010) and Shutouts once (2 in 2008)
9-7, 2.51 ERA, 1.02 WHIP in 154 post-season innings
4-1, 1.77 ERA, 0.93 WHIP in 35 World Series innings
1x NLCS MVP
According to B-R.com, the most similar pitchers to him are: Gooden, Cone, Hudson, Verlander & Halladay, of which only Halladay is currently a HOFer (although most of that group may eventually be inducted).
What do you think? HOF or no?
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