John Hester, baseball player, 2009-2013

John Hester

Born: 9/14/1983 in Atlanta, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 2009-08-28 | Final Game: 2013-09-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 235 lbs

Full name: John Graves Hester

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Biography

John Hester, born in 1983, was a professional baseball player who made his mark as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2009 until his retirement in 2013. Hester's career spanned parts of five seasons, during which he played in 93 games. He recorded a total of 45 hits, contributing six home runs and 15 RBIs, while finishing his career with a batting average of .216. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the basepaths with a total of one stolen base. Hester's time in the majors came during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the emergence of analytics and a greater emphasis on power-hitting. While he may not have had the prolific statistics of some contemporaries, Hester's versatility and work ethic earned him a place in the hearts of fans and teammates alike. His journey through professional baseball is a testament to the dedication required to reach the highest level of the sport, and his experiences reflect the challenges faced by many players in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball.

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 0.216 0.294 0.351 0.645 -393.9

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 0.645 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — 11.5% 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
2009 AZ NL 15 28 4 7 2 0 1 4 0 2 7 0.250 — — — — 0.0
2010 AZ NL 38 95 9 20 7 0 2 7 1 11 32 0.211 .257 (-18%) .325 (-10%) .402 (-14%) .728 (-12%) -196.4
2012 LAA AL 39 85 14 18 1 0 3 4 0 8 25 0.212 .254 (-17%) .318 (-10%) .405 (-19%) .724 (-15%) -197.5
2013 LAA AL 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 80 60 430 22 0 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2009 ARI C 8 6 45 3 0 0
2010 ARI C 33 27 189 10 0 2
2012 LAA C 38 27 195 9 0 2
2013 LAA C 1 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by 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