Roger Metzger
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Roger Henry Metzger (pronounced "Met-ZEE-ger", born October 10, 1947) is a former Major League Baseball shortstop who played most of this career for the Houston Astros (1971–1978). He also played for the Chicago Cubs (1970) and the San Francisco Giants (1978–1980). A light-hitting shortstop, he was known for his strong defense and good running speed. He retired at age 32 because of the after-effects of a hand injury.
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Shortstop | |
Born: Fredericksburg, Texas, U.S. | October 10, 1947|
Batted: Switch Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
June 16, 1970, for the Chicago Cubs | |
Last MLB appearance | |
August 10, 1980, for the San Francisco Giants | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .231 |
Home runs | 5 |
Runs batted in | 254 |
Teams | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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