Bobby Messenger, baseball player, 1909-1914

Bobby Messenger

Born: 3/19/1884 in Bangor, ME, USA

Died: 7/10/1951 in Bath, ME, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-08-30 | Final Game: 1914-05-05

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Charles Walter Messenger

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Biography

Bobby Messenger was a position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1909 to 1914. Born in 1884, Messenger played during a time characterized by the early development of modern baseball, where speed and defense were often prioritized over power hitting. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 54 games, accumulating 27 hits and maintaining a batting average of .172. While he did not hit any home runs, he demonstrated his speed on the bases by successfully stealing 10 bases and contributing 4 RBIs to his teams. Messenger's playing style reflected the era's emphasis on small ball tactics, as he sought to capitalize on his speed and agility rather than relying on power. Although his overall offensive numbers may not stand out in the annals of baseball history, his contributions to the teams he played for were indicative of the versatility and adaptability required of players in the early 20th century. Bobby Messenger's brief but notable career serves as a reminder of the diverse skill sets that have shaped the game of baseball over the decades.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
54 157 29 27 1 3 0 4 10 20 31 0.172 0.282 0.217 0.498 -372.0

Career AVG .172 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 32.3% below league average.

Career OBP .282 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.

Career SLG .217 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 35.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.498 vs. league average 0.656 across their career seasons — 24.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1909 CHW AL 31 112 18 19 1 1 0 0 7 13 24 0.170 .244 (-31%) .306 (-13%) .312 (-37%) .618 (-25%) -372.0
1910 CHW AL 9 26 7 6 0 1 0 4 3 4 2 0.231 — — — — 0.0
1911 CHW AL 13 17 4 2 0 1 0 0 0 3 5 0.118 — — — — 0.0
1914 SLA AL 1 2 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
OF 44 38 50 6 5 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1909 CHA OF 31 30 34 4 2 1
1910 CHA OF 8 8 9 2 2 0
1911 CHA OF 4 0 7 0 1 0
1914 SLA OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 12
Right Field 32