Parker Messick, a starter for the Cleveland Guardians, has given this rotation steady value with a 8-5 record across 20 starts and 117.2 innings. The L-hander has paired a 2.68 ERA with a 1.05 WHIP, showing the kind of run prevention and traffic control that can keep him relevant in a wide range of matchups.
His profile points to a pitcher who can miss bats without completely sacrificing efficiency, as reflected by a 8.87 K/9 and 2.75 BB/9. When his command is sharp, he can work ahead, limit damaging contact, and put hitters on the defensive. The overall shape of the season suggests a starter whose success is supported by more than just good fortune, though his margin can narrow when free passes start to pile up.
Recent form:
- 07/215.2 IP · 1 ER · 6 K
- 07/106.0 IP · 1 ER · 1 K
- 07/045.0 IP · 1 ER · 3 K
- 06/296.2 IP · 4 ER · 5 K
- 06/237.2 IP · 2 ER · 10 K
Since he last pitched, the results have leaned down, and he has pitched through a stretch where execution from inning to inning has mattered more than pure stuff. Even so, the recent run does not necessarily erase the broader body of work, especially when he is locating well enough to finish plate appearances on his terms.
Going forward, the key question is whether he can keep the balance between strikeout ability and manageable walks. If that holds, Parker Messick looks capable of continuing as a dependable option for the Cleveland Guardians; if the command wavers, he becomes more vulnerable to shorter outings and extra baserunners.
Parker Messick game log
| Date | Opponent | IP | H | ER | K | BB | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21 | Minnesota Twins | 5.2 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1.73 |
| Jul 10 | Miami Marlins | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1.50 |
| Jul 4 | Chicago White Sox | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1.80 |
| Jun 29 | Texas Rangers | 6.2 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 5.81 |
| Jun 23 | Chicago White Sox | 7.2 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 2.50 |
| Jun 18 | Milwaukee Brewers | 6 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 3.00 |
| Jun 10 | New York Yankees | 5.2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6.92 |
| Jun 5 | Texas Rangers | 5.2 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 5.19 |
| May 30 | Boston Red Sox | 5 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1.80 |
| May 24 | Philadelphia Phillies | 5.2 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0.00 |
| May 19 | Detroit Tigers | 5 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 3.60 |
| May 13 | Los Angeles Angels | 6.2 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 2.90 |
| May 8 | Minnesota Twins | 5.2 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1.73 |
| May 3 | Athletics | 5 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 7.20 |
| Apr 27 | Tampa Bay Rays | 5.2 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 1.73 |
| Apr 21 | Houston Astros | 5 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 5.40 |
| Apr 16 | Baltimore Orioles | 8 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 2.25 |
| Apr 11 | Atlanta Braves | 6.2 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Apr 5 | Chicago Cubs | 5 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1.80 |
| Mar 30 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 6 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0.00 |
Parker Messick season splits
| Month | GS | ERA | IP | K | BB | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar | 1 | 0.00 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 0.83 |
| Apr | 5 | 2.08 | 30.1 | 33 | 10 | 0.89 |
| May | 6 | 2.73 | 33.0 | 36 | 11 | 1.27 |
| Jun | 5 | 4.26 | 31.2 | 32 | 8 | 1.04 |
| Jul | 3 | 1.62 | 16.2 | 10 | 7 | 1.02 |
Performance vs teams
Hot / Cold zones
AVG by zone
- Zone 01: .192
- Zone 02: .276
- Zone 03: .261
- Zone 04: .233
- Zone 05: .184
- Zone 06: .184
- Zone 07: .393
- Zone 08: .143
- Zone 09: .286
- Zone 11: .071
- Zone 12: .167
- Zone 13: .281
- Zone 14: .125
OPS by zone
- Zone 01: .500
- Zone 02: .793
- Zone 03: .667
- Zone 04: .633
- Zone 05: .531
- Zone 06: .395
- Zone 07: 1.069
- Zone 08: .486
- Zone 09: .643
- Zone 11: .343
- Zone 12: .537
- Zone 13: .864
- Zone 14: .345
SLG by zone
- Zone 01: .308
- Zone 02: .517
- Zone 03: .391
- Zone 04: .400
- Zone 05: .347
- Zone 06: .211
- Zone 07: .679
- Zone 08: .371
- Zone 09: .357
- Zone 11: .179
- Zone 12: .200
- Zone 13: .531
- Zone 14: .167
OBP by zone
- Zone 01: .192
- Zone 02: .276
- Zone 03: .292
- Zone 04: .233
- Zone 05: .184
- Zone 06: .184
- Zone 07: .414
- Zone 08: .135
- Zone 09: .286
- Zone 11: .200
- Zone 12: .390
- Zone 13: .477
- Zone 14: .200
earnedRunAverage by zone
- Zone 01: -
- Zone 02: -
- Zone 03: -
- Zone 04: -
- Zone 05: -
- Zone 06: -
- Zone 07: -
- Zone 08: -
- Zone 09: -
- Zone 11: -
- Zone 12: -
- Zone 13: -
- Zone 14: -
numberOfPitches by zone
- Zone 01: 67.00
- Zone 02: 106.00
- Zone 03: 84.00
- Zone 04: 84.00
- Zone 05: 125.00
- Zone 06: 111.00
- Zone 07: 78.00
- Zone 08: 105.00
- Zone 09: 91.00
- Zone 11: 150.00
- Zone 12: 236.00
- Zone 13: 337.00
- Zone 14: 249.00
numberOfStrikes by zone
- Zone 01: 49.00
- Zone 02: 83.00
- Zone 03: 55.00
- Zone 04: 58.00
- Zone 05: 87.00
- Zone 06: 82.00
- Zone 07: 56.00
- Zone 08: 72.00
- Zone 09: 62.00
- Zone 11: 40.00
- Zone 12: 50.00
- Zone 13: 55.00
- Zone 14: 96.00
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