CLEVELAND -- Parker Messick entered Spring Training this year with nothing guaranteed, and in a position where he would have to earn a spot on the Guardians’ Opening Day roster. As it turned out, the strong impression the lefty made…
Cleveland Guardians left-hander Parker Messick finished second in the American League Rookie of the Year Award voting, announced Monday by the BBWAA. Detroit Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle won the honor after securing 28 of 30 first-place votes, while Messick received two first-place votes. Messick was one of three Guardians players to receive votes alongside Chase DeLauter and Travis Bazzana.
Messick posted a 2.56 ERA with 193 strikeouts and 6.3 bWAR across 32 starts, helping Cleveland secure a third consecutive AL Central division title. He also earned an All-Star selection and remains a finalist for the AL Cy Young Award, which is scheduled to be announced on Wednesday.
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