P Larry Messenger #48
Los Angeles Blockbusters MLB
Age: 22 | Bats: L | Throws: R | Morale: Great
04/09/1968
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P LARRY MESSENGER #48 - AGE: 22 - BATS: L - THROWS: R - MORALE: GREAT
G GS Rec SV ERA IP HA HR BB K WHIP WAR
0 0 0-0 0 0.00 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.0
PITCHING RATINGS (OSA)
Overall Pot. Overall Vs Left Vs Right Pot.
Stuff 45 45 45 60
Movement 75 75 75 75
Control 50 45 50 50
PITCHING RATINGS
Pitch Cur. Pot.
Fastball 50 60
Curveball 45 70
Cutter 50 65
 
 
OTHER PITCHING RATINGS
Velocity 91-93 Mph
Stamina 65
Suggested Role Starter
Type Neutral
Hold Runners 65
Defense 45
RUN/BUNT RATINGS
Running Speed: 75
Stealing Ability: 55
Baserunning Inst.: 45
Sacrifice Bunt: 70
Bunt for Hit: 75
   
GAME LOG, LAST 10 GAMES
Date Vs. Result Start IP H R ER BB K Dec
04/03/1968 MIL Loss, 3-7 X 5.0 8 4 4 0 5 Loss
03/29/1968 CHI Win, 8-2 X 2.2 0 0 0 0 2
03/23/1968 PHI Win, 11-3 X 4.0 5 1 1 2 3 Win
03/18/1968 NYK Win, 5-2 X 5.0 7 2 2 2 3 Win
03/12/1968 @ DEN Loss, 5-8 X 3.1 10 6 6 3 1 Loss
03/07/1968 @ BRO Loss, 0-2 X 4.0 7 1 1 0 1 Loss
PERSONALITY
Messenger leads by example and is recognized for his work ethic. His teammates have great respect for Messenger.
High: Leader, Work Ethic
Birthday:03/15/1946
Born in:Chicago, IL
Nationality:American
Height:6' 0"
Weight:165 lbs
Local Popularity:Well Known
National Pop.:Insignificant
STATUS
Contract:Major League Contract
Salary:$24,000
Signed Through:1968 Season
Major Service:2 Years, 14 Days
Service This Yr:None
40-Man Service:None, None
Pro Service:4 Years
Arbitration Eligibility:Not yet, but possibly eligible after this season
Option Years:3 option years left
Contract Extension: -
Drafted:1963, 7th Pick in Round 1
CAREER PITCHING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG SHO WHIP BABIP FIP WAR ERA+
1965 Montreal - MLB 19 3 0 0 0 0 2.57 7.0 9 4 2 1 0 6 0 0 1.29 .348 2.71 0.1 134
1966 Los Angeles - MLB 20 28 28 14 11 0 4.02 190.1 210 100 85 13 69 96 4 1 1.47 .306 3.57 2.3 86
1967 Los Angeles - MLB 21 34 34 17 9 0 3.07 231.1 252 90 79 10 53 113 5 1 1.32 .305 2.89 4.5 108
Total MLB 65 62 31 20 0 3.49 428.2 471 194 166 24 122 215 9 2 1.38 .306 3.19 6.9 97
CAREER MINOR LEAGUE PITCHING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG SHO WHIP BABIP FIP WAR ERA+
1963 Total - 17 15 15 11 0 0 0.64 112.2 62 11 8 1 20 186 0 0 0.73 .250 0.60 8.0 100
CAREER FIELDING STATS
Year/Team/League POS G GS PO A DP TC E PCT INN RNG ZR EFF PB RSTA RTO RTO%
1965 Montreal - MLB P 3 0 0 0 0 1 1 .000 7.0 0.00 -0.5 .000
1966 Los Angeles - MLB P 28 28 12 16 3 31 3 .903 190.1 1.32 +0.9 .942
1967 Los Angeles - MLB P 34 34 14 21 1 37 2 .946 231.1 1.36 +2.4 .992
TOTAL P 65 62 26 37 4 69 6 .913 428.2 1.32 +2.8 .968
PLAYER HISTORY
12/16/1963 Drafted in the 1963 first-year player draft (Round 1, Pick 7, 7th overall pick) by the Montreal Habitants, out of high school Shorecrest (Shorecrest; Seattle, WA).
01/01/1964 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 30 (60); Movement: 40 (80); Control: 25 (55).
04/14/1964 Named the #11 prospect in the MLB
07/09/1964 Named the #6 prospect in the MLB
10/26/1964 Named the #8 prospect in the MLB
01/01/1965 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 35 (60); Movement: 50 (75); Control: 35 (55).
03/26/1965 Injured (back stiffness),day-to-day for one week.
04/13/1965 Named the #25 prospect in the MLB
07/08/1965 Named the #15 prospect in the MLB
10/21/1965 Named the #11 prospect in the MLB
11/07/1965 Received a 1-year contract through automatic renewal worth a total of $24,000.
01/01/1966 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 45 (65); Movement: 60 (70); Control: 45 (55).
04/12/1966 Named the #20 prospect in the MLB
04/28/1966 Pitches a 10-hit shutout against the Chicago Traders with 4 strikeouts and 2 BB allowed!
05/01/1966 Wins the MLB NBL Rookie of the Month Award.
11/08/1966 Received a 1-year contract through automatic renewal worth a total of $24,000.
01/01/1967 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 45 (60); Movement: 75 (75); Control: 50 (55).
07/13/1967 Pitches a 4-hit shutout against the St. Louis Explorers with 4 strikeouts and 2 BB allowed!
11/08/1967 Received a 1-year contract through automatic renewal worth a total of $24,000.
01/01/1968 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 45 (60); Movement: 75 (75); Control: 50 (50).
03/29/1968 Injured (back stiffness),day-to-day for one week.
04/03/1968 Suffered setback in recovery from injury, will miss another one week.
LEADERBOARD APPEARANCES
Year GS Rank
1967 34 2
Year W Rank
1967 17 5
Year Win. % Rank
1967 .654 5
Year HR/9 Rank
1967 0.39 6
Year QS Rank
1967 27 2
Year QSP Rank
1967 .794 6
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