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Bobby Messenger Notable

b. March 19, 1884 · Chicago White Sox 1909–1911, St. Louis Browns 1914

Bobby Messenger divided six seasons between two clubs as a right fielder: the Chicago White Sox from 1909, then the St. Louis Browns through 1914.

Across 54 games he batted .172, with 27 hits and 29 runs. He finished with 1 double and 10 stolen bases.

He played 44 games in the outfield, with 50 putouts and 5 errors.

He was born in Bangor, ME, USA on March 19, 1884, and died on July 10, 1951. He batted both ways and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1909 CHW 311121819 110 013247 .170
1910 CHW 92676 010 4423 .231
1911 CHW 131742 010 0350 .118
1914 SLB 1200 000 0000 .000
Career 541572927 130 4203110 .172

On this day & linked events

1884

Born March 19, 1884

Bangor, ME, USA

1951

Died July 10, 1951