Bud Metheny

Born: 6/1/1915 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 1/2/2003 in Virginia Beach, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-04-27 | Final Game: 1946-05-09

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Arthur Beauregard Metheny

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Biography

Bud Metheny was a professional baseball player born in 1915, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1943 to 1946. He made his debut during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was navigating the impacts of World War II and the subsequent integration of the game. Over the course of his career, Metheny appeared in 376 games, where he established himself as a dependable hitter with a career batting average of .247. He recorded a total of 344 hits, including 31 home runs, and drove in 156 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively. Metheny was known for his versatility on the field, which allowed him to play multiple positions effectively. In addition to his offensive contributions, he demonstrated speed on the bases, finishing his career with 12 stolen bases. While he may not have been a household name, Metheny's contributions during his playing years added depth to his teams and reflected the spirit of perseverance that characterized baseball during the war years. His career, though relatively brief, remains a testament to the players who participated in the game during challenging times.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
376	1390	187	344	52	5	31	156	12	149	122	0.247	0.323	0.359	0.682	190.8

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .323 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .359 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.682 vs. league average 0.681 across their career seasons — near 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
1943	NYY	AL	103	360	51	94	18	2	9	36	2	39	34	0.261	.255 (+2%)	.324 (+3%)	.346 (+15%)	.671 (+9%)	545.8
1944	NYY	AL	137	518	72	124	16	1	14	67	5	56	57	0.239	.261 (-8%)	.325 (-3%)	.357 (-1%)	.683 (-2%)	-124.3
1945	NYY	AL	133	509	64	126	18	2	8	53	5	54	31	0.248	.260 (-5%)	.328 (-1%)	.354 (-5%)	.683 (-3%)	-230.7
1946	NYY	AL	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0