The GreenJacket in Augusta

Anyone remember Steve Messner?

If you don't, you're probably not alone.

Messner, a left-handed pitcher, played for the Wild Things only at the end of last season, pitching in eight games. He had an 0-1 record and 4.70 ERA.

Last winter, Messner was signed by the San Francisco Giants and probably considered a longshot to make a short-season team let alone a full-season club. But Messner did secure a roster spot on the latter, the Agusta GreenJackets of the Class A South Atlantic League.

Messner has spent most of the season in the bullpen but recently got a spot start and threw eight shutout innings against the Rome Braves.

Here's the link to the story:

http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/baseball/2014-06-30/augusta-greenjackets-turn-steven-messner-spot-start-duty


For the season, Messner has a 5-2 record and 3.86 ERA. He has struck out 48 in 58 1/3 innings.