Show classic player card
This player transferred from the Larry Doby League in 1970. View the original player card
Ryan Doby League
5-25-2004
Hod Messenger Relief Pitcher
Retired (1977, Age 35)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
ERA 4.68 Total Rating B+   Bats/Throws R/R
W-L 52-66 Status Retired (1977) Option Years 0  
SV 9 Age 61 (OS 62) Date of Birth 07-24-1942
K 905 Drafted Round 4, Pick 51
(1962)		 Majors Svc Time 10 years
(13 games)
IP 1106.0
WHIP 1.40
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R D- Contact vs. L D- Endurance C    Ldrship B 
Power vs. R D- Power vs. L D- Velocity A-   Mentor Val A+
Speed C  Bunt D  Control B 
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range F  WS Rings 0
1B --- LF --- Arm C  WS Appearances 0
2B --- CF ---   Health B  LCS Appearances 2
3B --- RF ---   Injured Days 0 All Star Teams 0
* League requires 50% rating to start at catcher.

 Skill grades calculated using approximate current ratings minus past improvements.
Year OS Age  Endurance   Velocity   Control 
196220C-C C-
196321C-C+C 
196422C B-C+
196523C B B-
196624C B B 
196725C B+B 
196826C B+B+
196927C B+B+
197028C A-B+

Statistics prior to 1970 were earned in the Larry Doby League.

Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1977-11-01Hod Messenger has retired from the Philadelphia MillerTime
1976-07-20Trade #1675246 has been completed between the Miami Bombers and the Philadelphia MillerTime. The Philadelphia MillerTime receive Hod Messenger, Kitty Forsch from the Miami Bombers in exchange for LSC Works.
1975-04-04The Miami Bombers have placed Hod Messenger on the trade block.
1970-08-31Hod Messenger of the Brooklyn Bombers is injured and is expected to be out 40 days.
1970-05-05Hod Messenger of the Brooklyn Bombers is injured and is expected to be out 8 days.