William Metzig, baseball player, 1944-1944

William Metzig

Born: 12/4/1918 in Fort Dodge, IA, USA

Died: 3/12/2006 in Lubbock, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-09-19 | Final Game: 1944-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: William Andrew Metzig

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Biography

William Metzig was a professional baseball player born in 1918, who played in Major League Baseball during a brief career that spanned from September 19 to October 1, 1944. Metzig took to the field as a position player, contributing to the game during a time when the sport was adapting to the challenges of World War II. The era was marked by a scarcity of players, as many were serving in the military, which opened doors for numerous athletes to make their mark in the majors. Over the course of five games, Metzig recorded two hits and one run batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of .125. Although his numbers may not reflect a long-lasting impact in the league, his participation during this transitional period of baseball history highlighted the resilience of the sport amid external pressures. Metzig's brief stint in the majors serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the game during one of its most challenging times.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
5 16 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 0.125 0.176 0.125 0.301 0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 52.2% below league average.

Career OBP .176 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 45.9% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 65.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.301 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — 55.9% 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
1944 CHW AL 5 16 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 0.125 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 5 0 13 15 0 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1944 CHA 2B 5 0 13 15 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 5