| Rick Kester | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born:July 7, 1946 Iola, Kansas, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 18, 1968, for the Atlanta Braves | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 27, 1970, for the Atlanta Braves | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 5.98 |
| Strikeouts | 31 |
| Teams | |
Richard Lee Kester (born July 7,1946) is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher. Kester played for the Atlanta Braves from 1968 to 1970.
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