Randy Messenger
Born: 8/13/1981 in Reno, NV, USA
MLB Debut: 2005-06-22 | Final Game: 2009-10-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 260 lbs
Full name: Randall Jerome Messenger
Biography
Randy Messenger was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2005 to 2009. Born in 1981, Messenger made his debut with the Florida Marlins on June 22, 2005, showcasing his potential as a right-handed pitcher. Over the course of his career, he posted a record of 4-12 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.87, accumulating a total of 120 strikeouts and securing 2 saves.
Messenger's playing style was characterized by his ability to generate strikeouts, reflecting his competitive spirit on the mound. He competed during a transitional period in baseball, which saw an evolution in pitching strategies and player development. Although his MLB tenure was brief, Messenger's contributions to the teams he played for were marked by determination and a strong work ethic, embedding him in the tapestry of the game during the mid-2000s. After concluding his career on October 4, 2009, Messenger left a lasting impact on his teams and the fans who followed his journey in professional baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 12 | 173 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 184.7 | 225 | 100 | 21 | 80 | 120 | 4.87 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | MIA | NL | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.0 | 39 | 22 | 30 | 29 | 5.35 | - |
| 2006 | MIA | NL | 2 | 7 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60.3 | 72 | 38 | 24 | 45 | 5.67 | - |
| 2007 | MIA | NL | 1 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.7 | 27 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 2.66 | - |
| 2007 | SFG | NL | 1 | 3 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 40.7 | 58 | 23 | 12 | 22 | 5.09 | - |
| 2008 | SEA | AL | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12.7 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 3.55 | -47.7 |
| 2009 | SEA | AL | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.3 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 4.35 | -409.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 173 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.167 | 0.286 | 0.167 | 0.452 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | MIA | NL | 29 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | MIA | NL | 59 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | MIA | NL | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | SFG | NL | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | SEA | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | SEA | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 173 | 0 | 5 | 24 | 3 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | FLO | P | 29 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | FLO | P | 59 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | FLO | P | 23 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | SFN | P | 37 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | SEA | P | 13 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | SEA | P | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 173 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | FLO | NL | $380,000 |
| 2006 | FLO | NL | $327,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $707,000 | ||