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Parker Messick
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- 1Guardians name Messick and Williams to start ALDS Games 1-2●Guards tab star rookie Messick, AL strikeout king Williams for ALDS Games 1-2 https://www. mlb.com/news/parker-messick-g
The Cleveland Guardians have set their rotation for the start of the American League Division Series, naming rookie Parker Messick and strikeout leader Gavin Williams as starters for Games 1 and 2. Messick has emerged as one of the team's top young arms this season, while Williams led American League pitchers in strikeouts, giving Cleveland a strong left-right combination as the playoffs begin.
- 2Parker Messick's fastball quietly among baseball's best●Parker Messick doesn't throw that hard, but his fastball is one of baseball's best
Cleveland Guardians left-hander Parker Messick is drawing attention for a unusual reason: despite modest velocity, his fastball is producing elite results and ranks among the best in Major League Baseball. Analysts are pointing to how he generates movement and deception rather than raw speed, making him one of the more interesting young pitchers to follow this season.