Bud Messenger

Andrew Warren "Bud" Messenger (February 1, 1898 – November 4, 1971) was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians during the season.

Early life Messenger was born in Grand Blanc, Michigan, a small community in Genesee County located approximately south of Flint.

Professional career

Minor leagues Before reaching the major leagues, Messenger played minor league baseball for the Saginaw Aces of the Class B Michigan–Ontario League. In his debut, he pitched six innings, allowing four hits and no earned runs while striking out two batters and walking one, earning the victory in a 4–3 Cleveland win.

Messenger appeared in five games for Cleveland during the 1924 season, including two starts, and compiled a 2–0 record with a 4.32 earned run average (ERA). He pitched innings, allowing 28 hits and 14 walks while striking out four batters. Messenger did not appear in the major leagues after that season.

Personal life and death Messenger stood tall and weighed . He died on November 4, 1971, in Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 73. He was buried at Roselawn Cemetery in Perry, Shiawassee County.