Billy Jester Stats & Scouting Report

Full name William T. Jester
Born 09/14/1964 in
Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 180 / Throws: L
School Seminole State College (OK)
Drafted in the 7th round (179th overall) by the Philadelphia Phillies in 1984.

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