Alfred Metcalfe

Born: 12/31/1852 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 9/2/1914 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1875-05-27 | Final Game: 1875-06-17

Full name: Alfred Tristram Metcalfe

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Biography

Alfred Metcalfe was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period in the mid-1870s. Born in 1852, Metcalfe played primarily as a position player, making his mark in the early days of Major League Baseball. His career began on May 27, 1875, and concluded just a few weeks later on June 17, 1875. During this short tenure, he participated in 8 games, where he recorded 7 hits and achieved a batting average of .219. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 1 run batted in (RBI) and successfully stole 2 bases, showcasing his speed on the basepaths. Metcalfe's playing career occurred during a transformative era in baseball, when the game was evolving from its rudimentary roots into a more organized and commercially viable sport. The mid-1870s were characterized by the establishment of professional leagues and the emergence of players who would later become legends. Though Metcalfe's career was not long, his involvement in this formative time reflects the growing popularity of baseball as America’s pastime. His contributions, albeit modest, are a reminder of the many players who laid the groundwork for the future of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
8 32 2 7 0 0 0 1 2 0 3 0.219 0.219 0.219 0.438 0.0

Career AVG .219 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.

Career OBP .219 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 16.1% below league average.

Career SLG .219 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 29.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.438 vs. league average 0.571 across their career seasons — 23.3% 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
1875 NY2 8 32 2 7 0 0 0 1 2 0 3 0.219 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 5 0 8 12 10 0
OF 2 0 0 0 0 0
SS 1 0 1 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1875 NY2 3B 5 0 8 12 10 0
1875 NY2 OF 2 0 0 0 0 0
1875 NY2 SS 1 0 1 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 5
Shortstop 1
Right Field 2