From August debut to Cy Young contender: How Parker Messick's remarkable rookie season cemented his place among the AL's best
Rodney Ellis
Rodney Ellis
Sports Reporter · Cleveland, OH
Rodney has spent over eight years reporting on Cleveland’s professional and amateur sports scenes, with a background in sports broadcasting from Bowling Green State University. He has contributed to ESPN Radio and other local stations, where his vibrant coverage has garnered a loyal following.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio — Parker Messick didn’t win the American League Cy Young Award on Wednesday night. But the Guardians’ rookie left-hander accomplished something nearly as remarkable: He made himself part of the conversation about baseball’s best pitchers before completing his first full major league season.