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Andy Messersmith
From BR Bullpen
John Alexander Messersmith
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 1", Weight 200 lb.
- School University of California
- Debut July 4, 1968
- Final Game June 1, 1979
- Born August 6, 1945 in Toms River, NJ USA
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[edit] Biographical Information
After signing Andy Messersmith as a free agent in 1976, Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner suggested that he wear "Channel" where his name would usually be on his uniform. Why? Braves games aired on Channel 17 and Messersmith would be a free advertisement when he pitched.
His first Baseball Card appearance was in the 1969 Topps set.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 4-time All-Star (1971 & 1974-1976)
- 2-time NL Gold Glove Winner (1974 & 1975)
- NL Wins Leader (1974)
- NL Innings Pitched Leader (1975)
- NL Complete Games Leader (1975)
- NL Shutouts Leader (1975)
- 15 Win Seasons: 4 (1969, 1971, 1974 & 1975)
- 20 Win Seasons: 2 (1971 & 1974)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 6 (1969, 1971 & 1973-1976)
- 300 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1975)
- 200 Strikeouts Seasons: 3 (1969, 1974 & 1975)
[edit] Further Reading
- Roger I. Abrams: "Arbitrator Seitz Sets the Players Free", in The Baseball Research Journal, SABR, Volume 38, Number 2 (Fall 2009), pp. 79-85.
