Batting average .231 Date drafted 1969 Name Roger Metzger | Runs batted in 254 Hits 972 | |
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Oral history interview with roger metzger whitley county indiana
Roger Henry Metzger (born October 10, 1947 in Fredericksburg, Texas) is a former shortstop for the Chicago Cubs (1970), Houston Astros (1971–78) and San Francisco Giants (1978–80). A light-hitting shortstop, he was known for his strong defense and good running speed.
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- Oral history interview with roger metzger whitley county indiana
- Career
- Injury and subsequent retirement
- Personal life
- References
Career
Metzger was selected in the first round of the 1969 Major League Baseball draft by the Chicago Cubs, and he made his debut for them a year later.
Metzger won the 1973 Gold Glove Award at Shortstop. He led the National League in triples in 1971 (11) and 1973 (14). He led the National League in outs (528) in 1972.
In 11 seasons Metzger played in 1,219 games and had 4,201 at bats, 453 runs, 972 hits, 101 doubles, 71 triples, five home runs, 254 RBI, 83 stolen bases, 355 walks, .231 batting average, .291 on-base percentage, .293 slugging percentage, 1,230 total bases, 90 sacrifice hits, 22 sacrifice flies and 34 intentional walks.
Injury and subsequent retirement
On November 29, 1979, Metzger lost the tips of four fingers on his right hand (index to pinky) in an electric table-saw accident. He had been building a wooden playhouse for his children as a Christmas present. Metzger attempted a comeback for the 1980 season, but was released by the San Francisco Giants on August 10, 1980, after only hitting .074 in 28 games.
Personal life
A graduate of St. Edward's University in 1970, the school retired his jersey in June 2005. He resides with his wife, Tamy Metzger in Brenham, Texas, and they have two sons – Roger Kurt Metzger and Ryan Evans Metzger.