Jonathan Papelbon
Career Overview

Players Baseball Jonathan Papelbon

Jonathan Papelbon, a right-handed pitcher, became a well-known figure in Major League Baseball primarily for his role as a closer. Born on November 23, 1980, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Papelbon attended Mississippi State University, where he honed his skills on the mound. His journey to the majors began when the Boston Red Sox selected him in the fourth

Jonathan Papelbon, a right-handed pitcher, became a well-known figure in Major League Baseball primarily for his role as a closer. Born on November 23, 1980, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Papelbon attended Mississippi State University, where he honed his skills on the mound. His journey to the majors began when the Boston Red Sox selected him in the fourth

Career Pitching Stats

AL 2005-2016

Win-Loss

41–36

ERA

2.44

Saves

368

#10 All-Time

WHIP

1.043

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Skills Scorecard

Control

A+

Velocity

A

Stamina

D-

Command

A

Range

D-

Fielding

D-

Career Timeline

2005-2011

Boston Red Sox (AL)

Player

2012-2015

Philadelphia Phillies (NL)

Player

2015-2016

Washington Nationals (NL)

Player

Personal Profile

Born Nov 23rd, 1980

Age 44 years old

Bats / Throws Right / Right

Height / Weight 6' 5" 230 lbs

Position RP

Uniform # 58

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