Mike Metcalfe
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1998-2000)
Mike Metcalfe was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2000 for the Los Angeles Dodgers, a span of 3 seasons. In 8 career games, he hit .077 with 1 hits.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1998-09-18
- Last Game
- 2000-07-09
Full name: Michael Henry Metcalfe
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | .077 | .143 | .077 | .220 | 0 |
Career AVG .077 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 71.3% below league average.
Career OBP .143 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 58.0% below league average.
Career SLG .077 vs. league average .429 across their career seasons — 82.1% below league average.
Career OPS .220 vs. league average .769 across their career seasons — 71.4% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | LAN | NL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | LAN | NL | 4 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .083 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 8 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | .077 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 5 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .077 |
Last 8 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-09 | LAD | SEA | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000-07-08 | LAD | SEA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000-07-06 | LAD | SDP | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-07-05 | LAD | SDP | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-27 | LAD | MIL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-26 | LAD | MIL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-23 | LAD | SDP | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-18 | LAD | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 3 |
| Center Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee Community College | Tallahassee | FL | 1992 |
| University of Miami | Coral Gables | FL | 1993, 1994 |
Mike Metcalfe: the record in brief
According to the bio, Mike Metcalfe debuted on September 18, 1998 and played a final game on July 9, 2000. Every season row on the page belongs to the Los Angeles Dodgers, from 1998 through 2000. Metcalfe played primarily as an outfielder and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on January 2, 1973, in Quantico, VA, USA and a listed size of 175 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. The bio lists the given name Michael Henry.
Metcalfe collected 1 hits in 13 at bats across 8 games, good for a .077 batting average. Set against a .268 league average for the same years, Metcalfe's .077 average sits 71.3% below it. By OPS the gap is 71.4% below league average (.220 against .769). Metcalfe collected a career-high 1 hits in 2000.
Most of Metcalfe's defensive work, 3 games, came at left field; the rest of the position table shows second base (2) and center field (1).
Before the majors, Metcalfe played college baseball at Tallahassee Community College (1992).
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Metcalfe
- What years did Mike Metcalfe play?
- Mike Metcalfe played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2000.
- Was Mike Metcalfe a pitcher?
- No. Mike Metcalfe was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Mike Metcalfe hit?
- Mike Metcalfe hit 0 career home runs with 1 hits.
- What was Mike Metcalfe's career batting average?
- Mike Metcalfe batted .077 over his career, with 1 hits in 13 at bats.
- Is Mike Metcalfe in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Metcalfe has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Mike Metcalfe play for?
- Mike Metcalfe played for the Los Angeles Dodgers.