Mike Metcalfe, baseball player, 1998-2000

Mike Metcalfe

Born: 1/2/1973 in Quantico, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-09-18 | Final Game: 2000-07-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Michael Henry Metcalfe

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Mike Metcalfe, born in 1973, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball. His career spanned from 1998 until his retirement on July 9, 2000. Metcalfe's time in the major leagues was brief, appearing in only 8 games. During his tenure, he recorded a single hit, leading to a batting average of .077. While his offensive numbers were modest, Metcalfe demonstrated his speed on the bases, successfully stealing 2 bases throughout his career. Metcalfe's playing career came during an era marked by significant changes in the game, including the increasing emphasis on power hitting and the integration of advanced analytics. Although his major league appearances were limited, he contributed to his teams as a versatile player and showcased the speed and agility that are often essential in a position player's toolkit. After retiring, Metcalfe's journey through the sport remains a testament to the dedication and perseverance required to reach the highest level of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
8 13 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 3 0.077 0.143 0.077 0.220 0.0

Career AVG .077 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 71.3% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 58.0% below league average.

Career SLG .077 vs. league average .429 across their career seasons — 82.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.220 vs. league average 0.769 across their career seasons — 71.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1998 LAD NL 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2000 LAD NL 4 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.083 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 2 1 0 1 0 0
OF 4 2 5 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1998 LAN 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2000 LAN 2B 1 1 0 1 0 0
2000 LAN OF 4 2 5 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 2
Left Field 3
Center Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Tallahassee Community College Tallahassee FL 1992
University of Miami Coral Gables FL 1993, 1994