The Cleveland Guardians' season was far from a wasted campaign, as it showed they could compete against anyone at their best.
It also paved the way for young players to prove their worth, including pitcher Parker Messick, a crucial reinforcement down the stretch.
Joel Reuter of Bleacher Report named Messick as one of the best MLB players under 25, despite a small sample size.
Messick didn’t look fazed by the bright lights of the majors or the demands of a pennant race.
Author's summary: Guardians' Parker Messick named among MLB's best under 25.