Francis Messenger
Francis C. Messenger
Born: 1924
Primary Position: Outfield
Bats: Left
Throws:
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 170
Career: 1943-1945
Francis Messenger compiled a career batting average of .276 with 1 home runs and 12 RBI in his 31-game career with the Hartford Bees, Bradford Blue Wings, Hartford Laurels, Mooresville Braves and Statesville Cubs. He began playing during the 1943 season and last took the field during the 1945 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | A | EL | Hartford Laurels | 13 | 31 | 29 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | .241 | .290 | .276 | .566 | 8 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 1944 | D | NYPL | Bradford Blue Wings | 18 | 86 | 76 | 10 | 22 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 19 | .289 | .372 | .434 | .806 | 33 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 1945 | D | NCSL2 | (+) Mooresville Braves | 81 | 287 | 287 | 78 | 9 | 6 | 4 | .272 | .272 | .387 | .659 | 111 | |||||||||||
| 1945 | D | NCSL2 | (+) Statesville Cubs | 81 | 287 | 287 | 78 | 9 | 6 | 4 | .272 | .272 | .387 | .659 | 111 | |||||||||||
| Totals | 31 | 117 | 105 | 14 | 29 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 22 | .276 | .350 | .390 | .741 | 41 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | D | NYPL | Bradford Blue Wings | OF | 18 | 20 | 1 | 6 | 0 | .778 | 1.167 |
| Totals | 18 | 20 | 1 | 6 | 0 | .778 | 1.167 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | A | Eastern League | Hartford Bees | BSN | ||
| 1944 | D | PONY League | Bradford Blue Wings | PHI | ||
| 1944 | A | Eastern League | Hartford Laurels | BSN | ||
| 1945 | D | North Carolina State League | Mooresville Braves | BSN | ||
| 1945 | D | North Carolina State League | Statesville Cubs | CHN |
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