Andrew Warren "Bud" Messenger (February 1, 1898 – November 4, 1971) was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians during the 1924 season.
| Bud Messenger | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: February 1, 1898 Grand Blanc, Michigan | |
| Died: November 4, 1971 (aged 73) Lansing, Michigan | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| July 31, 1924, for the Cleveland Indians | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| August 28, 1924, for the Cleveland Indians | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 2–0 |
| Earned run average | 4.32 |
| Strikeouts | 4 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Early life
editMessenger was born in Grand Blanc, Michigan, a small community in Genesee County located approximately 8 miles (13 km) south of Flint.[1]
Professional career
editMinor leagues
editBefore reaching the major leagues, Messenger played minor league baseball for the Saginaw Aces of the Class B Michigan–Ontario League.[1]
Cleveland Indians
editMessenger made his major league debut on July 31, 1924, at age 26, pitching for the Cleveland Indians against the Philadelphia Athletics at Dunn Field.[2] In his debut, he pitched six innings, allowing four hits and no earned runs while striking out two batters and walking one, earning the victory in a 4–3 Cleveland win.[1] The Indians were managed that season by player-manager Tris Speaker, the Hall of Fame center fielder.[3]
Messenger appeared in five games for Cleveland during the 1924 season, including two starts, and compiled a 2–0 record with a 4.32 earned run average (ERA). He pitched 1⁄25 innings, allowing 28 hits and 14 walks while striking out four batters.[2] His final major league appearance came on August 28, 1924, against the Chicago White Sox, when he pitched one scoreless inning in relief.[1]
The 1924 Indians finished sixth in the American League with a 67–86 record.[4] Messenger did not appear in the major leagues after that season.
Personal life and death
editMessenger stood 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m) tall and weighed 175 pounds (79 kg).[1] He died on November 4, 1971, in Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 73.[2] He was buried at Roselawn Cemetery in Perry, Shiawassee County.[2]
References
edit- 1 2 3 4 5 "Bud Messenger". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "Bud Messenger". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
- ↑ "1924 Cleveland Indians". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
- ↑ "1924 Cleveland Indians". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
External links
edit- Career statistics from MLB · ESPN · Baseball Reference · Baseball Reference (Minors) · Retrosheet · Baseball Almanac