Jonathan Robert Papelbon is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball. Before joining the Phillies, Papelbon played with the Boston Red Sox from 2005–2011. On August 21, 2007, Papelbon recorded his 30th save of the season, becoming the first Boston pitcher to ever have two 30-save seasons. As of July 1, 2009, Papelbon holds the record of most saves by a Red Sox pitcher, beating Bob Stanley's previous record of 132 saves. Papelbon was a three-time All-City honoree while playing in high school for Bishop Kenny High School in... Jacksonville, FL. Early in his senior year, he committed to play college baseball for Mississippi State. Papelbon was a closer for the Mississippi State Bulldogs. He had a 9–6 record, 13 saves, and 2.90 ERA in his three years on the team in relief. During his time at MSU, the Bulldogs appeared in the 2001 and 2003 NCAA Tournaments and won the 2001 SEC Tournament. In the summer after his freshman year, Papelbon played with the Silver Spring-Takoma Park Thunderbolts in suburban D.C. The team is a part of a wooden bat league for college players.
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| Birthdate: | November 23, 1980 |
| Birthplace: | Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| Age: | 31 |
| Height: | 6' 4" |
| Weight: | 230 lbs. |
| All Positions Played: | Pitcher |
| Also known as: | Jonathan Robert Papelbon |