Alex Metzler

Born: 1/4/1903 in Fresno, CA, USA

Died: 11/30/1973 in Fresno, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1925-09-16 | Final Game: 1930-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 167 lbs

Full name: Alexander Metzler

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Biography

Alex Metzler was born in 1903 and enjoyed a productive career as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1925 until his retirement in 1930. Over the span of 560 games, Metzler established himself as a reliable contributor at the plate, compiling a total of 561 hits and achieving a batting average of .285. His offensive prowess was complemented by his speed on the bases, as he also recorded 46 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game not only with his bat but also with his agility. Metzler's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball that saw the game evolve in both style and strategy. While he was not known for hitting home runs—totaling 9 throughout his career—his consistent hitting and ability to drive in runs, as evidenced by his 207 RBIs, made him a valuable asset to his teams. His contributions on the field during this era contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the competitive spirit and skill development of players in the late 1920s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
560	1968	290	561	85	41	9	207	46	260	144	0.285	0.374	0.384	0.757	1352.1

Career AVG .285 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .374 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — +7.2% above league average.

Career SLG .384 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.757 vs. league average 0.753 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
1925	CHC	NL	9	38	2	7	2	0	0	2	0	3	7	0.184	—	—	—	—	0.0
1926	PHA	AL	20	67	8	16	3	0	0	12	1	7	5	0.239	.279 (-15%)	.345 (-10%)	.390 (-27%)	.735 (-19%)	-206.6
1927	CHW	AL	134	543	87	173	29	11	3	61	15	61	39	0.319	.282 (+13%)	.344 (+15%)	.392 (+9%)	.736 (+12%)	1499.9
1928	CHW	AL	139	464	71	141	18	14	3	55	16	77	30	0.304	.280 (+8%)	.342 (+20%)	.395 (+7%)	.737 (+13%)	1522.5
1929	CHW	AL	146	568	80	156	23	13	2	49	9	80	45	0.275	.289 (-5%)	.353 (+4%)	.415 (-11%)	.769 (-4%)	-321.1
1930	CHW	AL	56	79	12	14	4	0	0	5	0	11	6	0.177	.293 (-40%)	.354 (-22%)	.429 (-47%)	.784 (-36%)	-521.8
1930	SLA	AL	56	209	30	54	6	3	1	23	5	21	12	0.258	.293 (-12%)	.354 (-8%)	.429 (-23%)	.784 (-16%)	-521.8