Parker Messick continues to be a success story for Guardians

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Parker Messick (77) looks at the ball after giving up his first hit of the game in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. David Richard-Imagn Images

Parker Messick continues to be a success story for Guardians

By Vanessa Serrao | Last updated Apr 17, 2026 12:45 AM ET

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Parker Messick solidified his role in the Cleveland Guardians' starting rotation, and he continues to impress with success.

In his most recent outing against the Baltimore Orioles, he carried a no-hitter into the ninth inning. The no-hitter was broken at the top of the ninth from a groundball single to right field by Leody Taveras.

As a rookie, Messick has put out outstanding numbers with a 3-0 record, a 1.05 ERA, along with 25 punchouts and a 0.78 WHIP.

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All hail the rookie

The 2022 second-round draft pick has mesmerized MLB with his masterful skills as a southpaw. His development as a reliable starter has made him a huge success story so far this season.

His almost no-hitter is just the icing on the cake in 2026. In his debut this season, he recorded six scoreless innings against the 2025 World Series champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers.

This was a huge feat for the youngster, who only surrendered five hits, with no walks and five strikeouts. He also earned himself the win, showcasing dominance against a highly elite team.

Messick has also held hitters to just a .151 batting average. This complements his status as a pitcher who takes on the pitching mindset of a veteran despite his age.

Messick, whose arsenal consists of a strong changeup, showcases solid control on the mound. All in all, with the capability to attack the strike zone, he has sported high chase rates. He currently ranks in the 91st percentile with a 37 percent chase rate.

His rapid progression into the majors has aligned with the Guardians' plan of developing a savvy draft pick into a potent MLB starter. Similar to the Toronto Blue Jays' treasured rookie starter, Trey Yesavage.

Vanessa Serrao

Serrao is a freelance baseball writer who has covered all MLB teams, with particular expertise on the Toronto Blue Jays. She is a member of the Internet Baseball Writers Association of America.

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