Roger Metzger

Born: 10/10/1947 in Fredericksburg, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-06-16 | Final Game: 1980-08-10

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Roger Henry Metzger

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Biography

Roger Metzger was a professional baseball player born in 1947, who graced Major League Baseball (MLB) fields from 1970 until his retirement on August 10, 1980. Primarily serving as a position player, Metzger made a significant impact during his career, which spanned over a decade. He played in a total of 1,219 games, where he recorded 972 hits, contributing to a career batting average of .231. Known for his defensive skills and speed on the bases, Metzger amassed 83 stolen bases and drove in 254 runs, while hitting five home runs throughout his time in the league. Metzger played during a transitional period in baseball, where the game began to shift towards a more offensive style, yet he carved out a niche for himself as a reliable utility infielder. His contributions to teams such as the Houston Astros and the San Francisco Giants were marked by his versatility and ability to perform in clutch situations, despite not being a power hitter. Metzger's career reflects the evolution of baseball in the 1970s, showcasing the importance of speed and defense in an era that increasingly celebrated home runs and offensive prowess. His legacy remains as a testament to the value of all-around players who contributed to their teams in various capacities.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1219	4201	453	972	101	71	5	254	83	355	449	0.231	0.291	0.293	0.584	-12370.2

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.

Career OBP .291 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.

Career SLG .293 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 22.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.584 vs. league average 0.702 across their career seasons — 16.8% 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
1970	CHC	NL	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1971	HOU	NL	150	562	64	132	14	11	0	26	15	44	50	0.235	.249 (-6%)	.316 (-7%)	.365 (-18%)	.682 (-13%)	-1432.6
1972	HOU	NL	153	641	84	142	12	3	2	38	23	60	71	0.222	.243 (-9%)	.310 (-7%)	.353 (-27%)	.664 (-18%)	-2038.7
1973	HOU	NL	154	580	67	145	11	14	1	35	10	39	70	0.250	.256 (-3%)	.325 (-8%)	.378 (-15%)	.703 (-12%)	-1442.5
1974	HOU	NL	143	572	66	145	18	10	0	30	9	37	73	0.253	.256 (-1%)	.324 (-8%)	.369 (-13%)	.693 (-11%)	-1322.4
1975	HOU	NL	127	450	54	102	7	9	2	26	4	41	39	0.227	.257 (-12%)	.327 (-12%)	.374 (-21%)	.701 (-17%)	-1485.9
1976	HOU	NL	152	481	37	101	13	8	0	29	1	52	63	0.210	.255 (-18%)	.320 (-11%)	.360 (-25%)	.681 (-18%)	-1664.8
1977	HOU	NL	97	269	24	50	9	6	0	16	2	32	24	0.186	.264 (-30%)	.329 (-18%)	.401 (-34%)	.730 (-27%)	-1359.6
1978	HOU	NL	45	123	11	27	4	1	0	6	0	12	9	0.220	.257 (-15%)	.323 (-11%)	.378 (-29%)	.702 (-21%)	-423.3
1978	SFG	NL	75	235	17	61	6	1	0	17	8	12	17	0.260	.257 (+1%)	.323 (-9%)	.378 (-22%)	.702 (-16%)	-423.3
1979	SFG	NL	94	259	24	65	7	8	0	31	11	23	31	0.251	.265 (-5%)	.329 (-6%)	.397 (-15%)	.727 (-11%)	-531.7
1980	SFG	NL	28	27	5	2	0	0	0	0	0	3	2	0.074	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	15	7	19	26	0	4
3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
SS	1173	1126	1845	3535	135	671

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1970	CHN	SS	1	1	1	4	1	1
1971	HOU	SS	148	145	275	459	17	91
1972	HOU	SS	153	153	238	504	22	101
1973	HOU	SS	149	146	231	429	12	83
1974	HOU	SS	143	143	238	451	17	85
1975	HOU	SS	126	123	186	441	15	83
1976	HOU	2B	2	2	5	6	0	0
1976	HOU	SS	150	149	253	462	10	93
1977	HOU	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1977	HOU	SS	96	86	130	260	11	45
1978	HOU	2B	1	0	0	2	0	0
1978	HOU	SS	42	38	59	103	6	21
1978	SFN	SS	74	67	112	184	8	30
1979	SFN	2B	10	5	14	18	0	4
1979	SFN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1979	SFN	SS	78	68	108	219	15	34
1980	SFN	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1980	SFN	SS	13	7	14	19	1	4