Parker Messick

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Cleveland Guardians · SP

Age 256' 0" · 225 lbsThrows Left

#34 Current#292 Preseason#102 Dynasty

FBaseball Overview

The 25-year-old right-hander has established himself as a reliable fantasy starter in his second MLB season, posting a 2.85 ERA and 1.06 WHIP across 101 innings while striking out 106 batters with a 7-5 record for the Guardians. His impressive ERA and WHIP improvements from his 2025 debut season—combined with his 2024 Post-Season All-Star selection—suggest he's refined his control and command as a developing ace. Fantasy managers should target Messick for his consistency in ERA and strikeouts, though the lack of save opportunities limits upside in that category and his win total remains modest given Cleveland's pitching depth. The primary risk lies in whether he can sustain his 2026 efficiency as his workload increases, but the trajectory points to a solid mid-rotation contributor for the next several seasons.

News Updates

Parker Messick takes loss in ALCS Game 5 for Guardians
Messick was charged with the loss in Game 5 of the ALCS, giving up two runs on five hits with three strikeouts and two walks across just two innings. His early exit put Cleveland in a difficult position against the Rays.
Oct 19, 2026
Messick Takes Loss in ALCS Game 2
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Parker Messick took the loss in Game 2 of the ALCS against Tampa Bay, allowing three unearned runs on six hits across five innings with three strikeouts and two walks. Messick's performance was hampered by defensive miscues behind him that contributed to his run total. His inability to pitch deeper into the game put additional pressure on the Guardians' bullpen.
Oct 14, 2026
Messick Dominates as Guardians Win Sixth Straight
Parker Messick delivered another stellar start as the Cleveland Guardians defeated Boston 3-2 to extend their winning streak to six games. The rookie pitcher showcased his talent in a matchup against fellow first-year starter Payton Tolle, helping the Guardians maintain their division lead. Messick continues to be one of the most impressive young arms in baseball.
Sep 23, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2025	Cleveland Guardians	7	7	3	1	2.72	1.31	38	39.2	6
2026	Cleveland Guardians	32	32	12	9	2.56	1.06	193	186.1	49
Career	Totals	39	39	15	10	2.59	1.11	231	226	55

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2023	2 teams▼	26	24	5	6	0	3.77	1.22	136	121.2	39
2024	2 teams▼	27	26	9	6	1	2.83	1.14	165	133.2	44
2025	Columbus Clippers	20	20	5	6	0	3.47	1.22	119	98.2	42
Career	Totals	73	70	19	18	1	3.33	1.19	420	354	125

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Last Week / Last Month

Current season · MLB only

7 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
7	7	37.1	3-1	0	2.65	1.21	41	9

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
30	30	175.1	11-9	0	2.67	1.07	182	46

Game Log2026 MLB

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo93.9 mph

Avg Spin2109 rpm

Whiff %25.5%

K %25.8%

BB %6.6%

Hard Hit %34.4%

Barrel %5.0%

xERA3.15

xBA Against0.225

xSLG Against0.340

BA Against0.217

SLG Against0.352

GB%45.1%

FB%21.8%

What These Stats Mean

FB Velo — Average fastball velocity. Harder throwers generate more swings and misses, setting up every other pitch in their arsenal. Velocity is the foundation of strikeout upside.

Avg Spin — Average spin rate across all pitches. Higher spin creates more movement and makes pitches harder to square up — elite spinners run better strikeout and batting average against numbers.

Whiff % — Swings-and-misses per swing. The most direct measure of a pitcher's ability to miss bats and the best leading indicator of strikeout rate.

K % — Strikeout rate per batter faced. The core fantasy pitching stat — high K% means reliable strikeout totals that hold up even in shorter starts.

BB % — Walk rate per batter faced. The primary control metric. High BB% tanks ERA and WHIP and keeps baserunners on constantly. Elite starters typically run below 7%.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder against. Low hard-hit% means weak contact, protecting both ERA and the defense behind the pitcher.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls barreled against. The most direct home run predictor — low barrel% pitchers rarely give up long balls.

xERA — Expected ERA based on contact quality allowed, removing the effect of sequencing, luck, and defense. Better predictor of future ERA than ERA itself.

xBA Against — Expected batting average opponents should hit based on contact quality. A gap between xBA and actual BA indicates unsustainable luck in either direction.

xSLG Against — Expected slugging allowed based on contact quality. High xSLG against predicts future extra-base damage; low xSLG means the pitcher is genuinely suppressing power.

BA Against — Actual batting average opponents are hitting — a key WHIP component. Check xBA to see if the number is sustainable.

SLG Against — Actual slugging allowed. Captures hits, doubles, triples, and home runs — lower means the pitcher is limiting the power damage he gives up.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% pitchers generate double plays, limit home runs, and keep the ball in the park — great for protecting ERA and WHIP ratios.

FB% — Fly ball rate. High FB% pitchers give up more air contact — dangerous when combined with high exit velocity, less so when contact is soft.

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Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2025

Cleveland Guardians

2.72

1.31

39.2

2026

Cleveland Guardians

2.56

1.06

193

186.1

Career

Totals

2.59

1.11

231

226

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2023

2 teams▼

3.77

1.22

136

121.2

2024

2 teams▼

2.83

1.14

165

133.2

2025

Columbus Clippers

3.47

1.22

119

98.2

Career

Totals

3.33

1.19

420

354

125

W-L

ERA

WHIP

37.1

3-1

2.65

1.21

W-L

ERA

WHIP

175.1

11-9

2.67

1.07

182