Jon Papelbon Boston Red Sox Throwback Jerseys
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Jon Papelbon is a closer for the Boston Red Sox. He bats and throws right-handed.
On January 20, 2009, Papelbon agreed to a one-year $6.25 million contract with the Red Sox, avoiding arbitration.
This is the largest contract for a closer in his first year of arbitration eligibility.
Papelbon, a classic power pitcher, throws a fastball in the mid to high 90's with exceptional command.
His delivery is deceptive, with a three-quarters arm slot and a quick release from the stretch.
Papelbon complements his fastball with an excellent splitter that tops out in the high 80's,
as well as a slider in the mid 80's.
Though he threw a changeup and a curveball in his minor-league starting career, he rarely uses them in the majors.
Papelbon sports an above-average pickoff move with surprising speed, a relatively rare talent in a closer.
He is the first pitcher in Red Sox franchise history to have three 30 save seasons.
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"Jonathan Papelbon" and the "Boston Red Sox" played in this same 1980's style jersey on June 22nd, 2007 during a "Throwback" game against the "San Diego Padres" JERSEY FEATURES: - Manufactured by "Majestic Athletic" - Cooperstown Collection Throwback Series - 100% polyester heavyweight "Double Knit" fabric - re-inforced stitching on shoulder and sleeve seams - Full button front style - Majestic "Cooperstown" neck label - Majestic "Cooperstown" jock tag on lower front - Majestic "flock" tag logo on right sleeve Team Logo(s) Features: - "Boston" is sewn on the front of the jersey in Pro Felt fabric Player's Numbers "Customization" features: - # 58 is professionally sewn on the back of the jersey in Pro Twill fabric - The numbers are customized (sewn) in the "Red Sox" official style font and colors as worn during this period VERY IMPORTANT: Please do not confuse or compare the above jersey we are selling to other similar Majestic Cooperstown jerseys being sold by other sellers on Amazon or other online sites. The jersey we are selling is made of "100% Heavyweight Polyester Fabric" which is of far superior quality to the much lighter and cheaper "Cotton" jerseys being sold elsewhere. Although the jerseys may look the same, there is no comparison in quality
