The Pitcher Who Forgot How To Throw To Bases

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[@tobiasGR3Y]

I forgot about him tossing his glove to first because the ball got wedged in the webbing. Still makes me chuckle as that was probably one of his better base throws.

[@WisdomVendor1]

Technically that should have been a disconnected equipment foul.

[@eldiablo3794]

I remember the few times Lester did field the ball when he was with the cubs he would specifically throw the ball at the ground short of 1B and the ball would bounce off the ground to the first basemen Rizzo to get the batter out lol.

[@10Peter25]

I remember one time when Lester got an easy pickoff at first while with the Cubs because the baserunner was so shocked Jon would even try to throw to first. I think it was the first time Lester tried a pickoff throw to first in a few years. It was a funny scene to watch unfold. 🤣

[@kevingingerbread]

If memory serves that was against Tommy Pham when he was on the Cards

[@10Peter25]

@@kevingingerbread I think you may be right.

[@Nicky2Chains]

The Cardinals announcer said “He’s not going to throw to first base.” Then .5 seconds later he threw it to Rizzo for the out 😂

[@eldiablo3794]

Yeah I specifically remember watching that game against Tommy Pham.

[@jodo4661]

I remember seeing Jon Lester had a 0 arm accuracy in MLB the Show 19. I see why now

[@myfamiliar795]

Great example of how sometimes the best way to overcome a problem is to side step it completely and focus on what you do best.

[@brend2718]

My favorite part about Lester is when he first came over he was abysmal at hitting but as time went on, he turned into a really good hitter. BTW I severely dislike the universal DH. Fight me.

[@Capybara_Productions]

Bro’s best hitting moment was a bunt💀

[@Slim_Ch4rles]

Honestly I think it's better for the game. Both AL and NL playing by the same rules makes more sense, plus pitchers can focus more on pitching and not a below average at bat. Starters by far have the highest workload and exertion on the field where injury rates are highest compared to other other positions (50+% of total injuries are from pitchers). It certainly made for some great moments and the unexpected legendary at bat once in a while. Completely understandable that you prefer the old rule tbh

[@jayinthebx]

​@@Slim_Ch4rleswhat about the one good hitter whos also a pitcher zach grienke

[@Slim_Ch4rles]

@@jayinthebx What about him? Teams can still pinch hit with pitchers, so hopefully we can still see him hit once in a while. There's also Michael Lorenzen who can hit well too. My favorite was Dontrelle Willis though, now he was someone who could hit and run the bases faster than a lot of position players

[@calekarr10]

One of my favorite pitchers. Always loved watching him pitch.

[@TJ-wg3ud]

I was so mad when the Red Sox made him that embarrassing offer that led to him leaving. He was a fantastic pitcher

[@Nicky2Chains]

Bulldog, that’s all I can say when describing Jon Lester. Loved him being a Cubs fan

[@arsenal-slr9552]

St Louis Cardinals Legend Jon Lester. 17 game win streak baby. Really weird he played for STL after winning titles for our two most hated teams

[@justinsalomon3760]

As a cubs fan, I knew that this was about Jon Lester as soon as I saw the title

[@harryparsons2750]

I did too but I’m a Red Sox fan

[@TrustTheShooters]

2:12 love that highlight 12:50 that's awesome!

[@AlbinDavidN]

Man , this is coming from a Yankee fan that watched him pitch against us , Lester was filthy . Blessings to his health

[@benchwarmerss9165]

Also being a yankee fan this reminds me of knoblach .. couldn’t believe what we were witnessing if you’re old enough to remember .. like bro you are RIGHT THERE 😂😂 Soriano was a breathe of fresh air but then they finally got it right with cano for a while

[@chicagodude8888]

The real life Rube Baker from major league 2.

[@LjTheGoat-f9e]

Lol I was thinking that too

[@sneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed]

Red Sox pretending like they were going to just rent him to the A's, and sign back after the season was the beginning of the end for me.

[@eldiablo3794]

I remember the few times Lester did field the ball when he was with the cubs he would specifically throw the ball at the ground short of 1B and the ball would bounce off the ground to the first basemen Rizzo to get the batter out lol.

[@michaelweston2285]

what i can't believe is that no one he walked ever tried to just run to first and keep on running to second.

[@steveperry3572]

I call Lester “John Wayne”. Definitely a HOF’er.

[@johncassani6780]

It reminds me of Chuck Knoblauch’s inability to throw from second to first soon after he went to the Yankees.

[@mc76]

He was so fast to the plate that it didn't matter all that much re: stealing. Where it was a problem was when he had to field a ground ball.

[@georgeford3687]

Classic yips. I bowled till I was 30 with over a 170 average. One day out of the blue I couldn't let go of the ball anymore. Haven't bowled since and I'm now 62.

[@Andy_Babb]

11:04 one of the worst trades in history

[@Will-e2o]

As a cubs fan Jon is my favorite pitcher ever

[@andrewsotelo6157]

Jon Lester has a hof career imo

[@kristopherwilson506]

Hall of very good. 5x AS, no Cy Youngs (runner up once, but 3 rings helps tho), barely 200 wins (200 even), didn’t even get 2500 Ks, 3.66 career ERA and 3.78 career FIP. 43.5 bWAR. Many better players (Pettitte, Buehrle, Hamels, Hershiser, Johan Santana, Roy Oswalt, King Felix) are just some of the guys who retired who have a higher WAR than him who aren’t in the HOF. Current players would include Chris Sale, deGrom, and the recently retired Waino). He’ll get in eventually though, just like MadBum (3.47 career ERA, 134 wins but 4x AS, 3 rings, WS MVP and more

[@ratryox5667]

@@kristopherwilson506waino hasnt retired

[@nobeardthepirate9172]

​@@kristopherwilson506how are you going to mention him not hitting 2500k and then mention 3 guys that didnt hit 2000k as better than him? Also WAR is the most garbage stat ever, go compare Bill Dahlen to Miguel Cabrera.

[@worldconquestonyoutube]

@@kristopherwilson506war isn’t that good of a stat. Corey seager and ha song Kim have the same war. SEAGER IS BY FAR THE better player and it’s not even close.

[@TimCarter]

If I was a manager, I would tell all of my pitchers. Never throw anywhere except home plate. Sure a few exceptions to hold a runner at first base, but don't go crazy.

[@EpicGamer14_]

If he didn’t sign with the cubs, his career might have been very different. Good on them for figuring out how to deal with this problem.

[@10Peter25]

That was a smart move to sign David Ross to be Lester's personal catcher.

[@blainmasterson3053]

Cubs also had Matt Garza there for a few years- he couldn’t throw to first on grounders to save his life

[@HighestIQ]

Need a video on Curt Schilling

[@celltower1]

Lol Rick Barnhart was my teacher in 2016, dude just retired

[@Thugnificieification]

Can somebody please point me to the music in this video? Video is top class btw!

[@derpaderpaderpader]

We'll see if C.C. gets enshrined. Should that happen, Lester has a halfway decent shot at the HoF. Their stats are very similar and Lester has a proven post season track record that is far superior than CC, however his shorter career will most certainly hurt his chances.

[@baileysmith4744]

its actually nuts that a lefty couldnt pick off. they have every advantage yet every base runner could just treat him like a righty

[@Nocap1323]

Love your vids keep up the good work

[@billyskittles1036]

It’s Roy HALLADAY, not Holiday. 🙄

[@america1st721]

Kirby yates forgot how to throw strikes instead choosing to hit 2 batters and walking in the tying run in the 9th and cost me $200

[@gang6009]

I think this is a neurological problem related to constant high blood pressure causing too much pressure in the sensory system and brain, and parts of the brain just die. Also an anxiety disorder

[@harryparsons2750]

Still pissed the Red Sox let him go. And he had cancer twice.

[@monkeeee]

Zack Godley type beat

[@Bargybargybargy]

He won a World Series with the nationals lmao

[@Andy_Babb]

I’ll never forgive Larry Luchino for screwing Jon Lester and costing the Red Sox a hall of fame caliber work horse.

[@jaydub2971]

*cracks open a Miller High Life*

[@The_Baseball9273_Channel]

do a video about Scott hatteberg

[@positively_broad_st3780]

Showing Steve Carlton is a Cardinals uniform is just wrong...

[@allencollins6031]

God bless Lester.

[@Kylora2112]

I think the Cubs' strength with Lester was knowing he wouldn't throw to bases and the entire team adapted to make it work.

[@KB-313]

I likey baseball

[@SpideyTaco73]

Bro has the yips

[@Andy_Babb]

Ugh!!!! Should have been a LIFETIME Red Sox player. I really do loathe Luchino. Also I loathe Chaim Bloom.

[@michaelweston2285]

"wins aren't as important as they used to be." i can't believe my ears

[@codqsBeAsT]

He means that wins play a very small role in what pitchers teams sign, who wins the cy-young, etc. with much more advanced metrics like ERA+ and FIP teams have a much more clear picture of when a pitcher is doing really well but not gaining W’s because his team sucks

[@happyliving1922]

You could be the best pitcher in history but still lose if your team can't score runs.

[@michaelweston2285]

@@happyliving1922 and the same was as true 50 years ago as it is today. i think another factor at play is that starting pitchers rarely finish games anymore, get taken out far earlier, and this gives middle and relief pitchers more opportunities to collect wins/losses.

[@happyliving1922]

@@michaelweston2285 Maybe, and if your bullpen sucks your starters will rack up losses.

[@x2FadeATL]

Braves!

[@FuhkYub]

Go braves

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[@harryparsons2750]

KZbin accent?

[@10Peter25]

Normal person? What does a normal person sound like?

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[@CCL0286]

Why are you only showing cubs highlights?