Travis Metcalf
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2007-2008)
Travis Metcalf was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2008 for the Texas Rangers, a span of 2 seasons. In 80 career games, he hit .249 with 54 hits, 11 home runs, and 35 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 8.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2007-05-19
- Last Game
- 2008-09-26
Full name: Travis Anthony Metcalf
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 217 | 36 | 54 | 14 | 1 | 11 | 35 | 0 | 16 | 53 | .249 | .300 | .475 | .774 | 8 |
Career AVG .249 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 6.4% below league average.
Career OBP .300 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.
Career SLG .475 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — +13.2% above league average.
Career OPS .774 vs. league average .754 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | TEX | AL | 57 | 161 | 25 | 41 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 21 | 0 | 13 | 41 | .255 | .268 (-5%) | .335 (-9%) | .422 (+3%) | .758 (-2%) | -106.5 |
| 2008 | TEX | AL | 23 | 56 | 11 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 12 | .232 | .263 (-12%) | .333 (-16%) | .416 (+42%) | .749 (+16%) | 114.5 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 80 | 217 | 36 | 54 | 14 | 1 | 11 | 35 | 0 | 16 | 53 | .249 | — | — | — | — | 8 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (80 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 43 | 122 | 21 | 29 | 6 | 16 | .238 |
| Away | 37 | 95 | 15 | 25 | 5 | 19 | .263 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09-26 | TEX | LAA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-24 | TEX | OAK | W | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-09-23 | TEX | OAK | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-20 | TEX | LAA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008-09-17 | TEX | DET | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-09-16 | TEX | DET | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-15 | TEX | DET | W | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008-08-20 | TEX | DET | W | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-08-18 | TEX | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008-08-17 | TEX | TBR | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 74 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
Travis Metcalf's recorded salaries total $392,000 over 1 season, in 2008. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Metcalf's career ran from 2007 to 2008. No salary is recorded for 2007.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | TEX | AL | $392,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $392,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas | Lawrence | KS | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
Travis Metcalf: the record in brief
Travis Metcalf's major league career runs from a debut on May 19, 2007 to a final game on September 26, 2008. Every season row on the page belongs to the Texas Rangers, from 2007 through 2008. Born on August 17, 1982, in Manhattan, KS, USA, Metcalf is listed as a third baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. Metcalf's listed size is 6'3" and 215 pounds. The bio lists the given name Travis Anthony.
Across 80 games at the plate, Metcalf's career line reads 54 hits in 217 at bats for a .249 average, plus 11 home runs and 35 RBI. Metcalf's career OPS of .774 combines a .300 on-base mark with .475 slugging. Set against a .266 league average for the same years, Metcalf's .249 average sits 6.4% below it. The highest hit total in a season was 41, in 2007. 2007 brought the most runs batted in, 21. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .255 in 2007, did not top the league's .268.
Frequently Asked Questions about Travis Metcalf
- What years did Travis Metcalf play?
- Travis Metcalf played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2008.
- Was Travis Metcalf a pitcher?
- No. Travis Metcalf was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Travis Metcalf hit?
- Travis Metcalf hit 11 career home runs with 54 hits.
- What teams did Travis Metcalf play for?
- Travis Metcalf played for one team, the Texas Rangers (2007–2008).
- What were Travis Metcalf's career stats?
- In 80 games, Travis Metcalf had 54 hits, 11 home runs, 35 RBI, and 36 runs, with a .249 batting average.
- How much did Travis Metcalf earn in his career?
- Travis Metcalf's recorded salaries total $392,000 over 1 season, in 2008. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Metcalf's career ran from 2007 to 2008. No salary is recorded for 2007.
- What was Travis Metcalf's salary?
- Travis Metcalf's recorded salary was $392,000 in 2008.
- What position did Travis Metcalf play?
- Travis Metcalf played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Travis Metcalf and how much did he weigh?
- Travis Metcalf was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 215 pounds.
- How many home runs did Travis Metcalf hit each season?
- Travis Metcalf's home runs by season: 5 in 2007 and 6 in 2008. His most in one season was 6, in 2008.
- What was Travis Metcalf's career batting average?
- Travis Metcalf batted .249 over his career, with 54 hits in 217 at bats.
- How many RBI did Travis Metcalf have?
- Travis Metcalf drove in 35 runs in his career.
- Is Travis Metcalf in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Travis Metcalf has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.