Messick's rookie year keeps paying off for the Guardians
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.
More from Rodney →Sports Reporter · Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 4:19 PM · 1 min read
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Parker Messick’s first full big-league season already looked remarkable on paper: 32 starts, a 2.56 ERA, 193 strikeouts. But the residual benefits of what Messick accomplished in 2026 keep piling up well past the final out of the season.