As I travel the country for away games, I meet kids fighting cancer in almost every city. They visit the ballpark, and I invite them onto the field so we can chat and then watch the game. Jon Lester ballparkcancerchat Change image and share on social
I'm pretty fair-skinned, so I need to get in the sun for a little while. Jon Lester fairprettyskin Change image and share on social
Don't get me wrong: I wouldn't wish it on anyone. Even the word 'cancer' brings back the nausea and pain, the fear I felt, and the heartbreak I saw in my parents' faces. The smells that fill hospitals and the constant tired feeling that comes with treatment are also permanently stuck in my memory. Jon Lester backbringcancer share on social
My wife's family lives up in South Carolina, so we go back and forth quite a bit up there. Jon Lester backbitecarolina Change image and share on social
Growing up, it was mainly just players I followed more than teams, with the exception of the Mariners. I never really had time to follow a team throughout a season. Jon Lester exceptionfollowgrow Change image and share on social
Just as I'm fortunate to pitch in the big leagues, I'm also fortunate for the time I get to spend outdoors. Jon Lester bigfortunateleague Change image and share on social
It might be hard to believe, but as difficult as cancer was, in some ways it was good for me. Jon Lester cancerdifficultgood Change image and share on social
One thing I know in baseball is you should never be comfortable where you are. It doesn't matter who you are. It's a business. If I got traded tomorrow, no hard feelings; it's a business. Jon Lester baseballbusinesscomfortable Change image and share on social
The two biggest things that translate from the pitching mound to hunting and fishing are patience and perseverance. When you're on the mound, you have to take the game one pitch at a time, regardless of the score, and that approach helps when I'm in the woods or on the water as well. Jon Lester approachbigfish share on social
Once you make the majors, it's never a great feeling to go back to the minors - no matter what the circumstances. Jon Lester backcircumstancefelt Change image and share on social