Frank Metha

Born: 12/13/1913 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Died: 3/2/1975 in Fountain Valley, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-04-22 | Final Game: 1940-08-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Frank Joseph Metha

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Biography

Frank Metha was a professional baseball player born in 1913, whose career spanned a brief period from April 22, 1940, to August 10, 1940. As a position player, he made a modest impact during his time in Major League Baseball, participating in 26 games. Metha recorded 9 hits, contributing to a batting average of .243, along with 3 RBIs. While he did not hit any home runs or steal bases during his short career, his presence on the field was a testament to the competitive spirit of the game during the early 1940s, a time when baseball was facing the challenges of World War II and the evolving dynamics of the sport. Metha’s career, although brief, reflects the experiences of many players of his era who sought to make their mark in a rapidly changing landscape. While he may not have achieved widespread recognition, his time in the league represents the perseverance and dedication of those who played during a pivotal moment in baseball history. His statistics, while modest, contribute to the rich tapestry of Major League Baseball's past, reminding fans of the diverse array of players who have graced the diamond.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
26	37	6	9	0	1	0	3	0	2	8	0.243	0.282	0.297	0.579	0.0

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.

Career OBP .282 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.

Career SLG .297 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 23.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.579 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 19.9% 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
1940	DET	AL	26	37	6	9	0	1	0	3	0	2	8	0.243	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	10	0	9	15	1	3
3B	6	0	1	12	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1940	DET	2B	10	0	9	15	1	3
1940	DET	3B	6	0	1	12	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	10
Third Base	6