CBS Sports named Cleveland Guardians starter Parker Messick as one of the season's best pleasant surprises so far.

"The rookie Messick popped up on the back half of some top prospect lists coming into this season, but he's not a hard thrower. Yes, the Guards are among the best when it comes to developing pitchers, but no one expected this out of Messick thus far. Through six starts, he boasts an ERA of 1.73 with an FIP of 2.30. He's also got a whiff rate of almost 50% on his changeup," wrote Dayn Perry