Alex Metzler
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1925-1930)
Alex Metzler was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1925 to 1930 for 4 teams, including the Chicago Cubs, a span of 6 seasons. In 560 career games, he hit .285 with 561 hits, 9 home runs, and 207 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 1,543.
- 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
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 167 lb
- Died
- 11/30/1973 in Fresno, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1925-09-16
- Last Game
- 1930-09-28
Full name: Alexander Metzler
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 560 | 1,968 | 290 | 561 | 85 | 41 | 9 | 207 | 46 | 260 | 144 | .285 | .374 | .384 | .757 | 1,543 |
Career AVG .285 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .374 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — +7.2% above league average.
Career SLG .384 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.
Career OPS .757 vs. league average .753 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | CHN | NL | 9 | 38 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | .184 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1926 | PHA | AL | 20 | 67 | 8 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 7 | 5 | .239 | .279 (-15%) | .345 (-10%) | .390 (-27%) | .735 (-19%) | -198.8 |
| 1927 | CHA | AL | 134 | 543 | 87 | 173 | 29 | 11 | 3 | 61 | 15 | 61 | 39 | .319 | .282 (+13%) | .344 (+15%) | .392 (+9%) | .736 (+12%) | 1499.9 |
| 1928 | CHA | AL | 139 | 464 | 71 | 141 | 18 | 14 | 3 | 55 | 16 | 77 | 30 | .304 | .280 (+8%) | .342 (+20%) | .395 (+7%) | .737 (+13%) | 1522.5 |
| 1929 | CHA | AL | 146 | 568 | 80 | 156 | 23 | 13 | 2 | 49 | 9 | 80 | 45 | .275 | .289 (-5%) | .353 (+4%) | .415 (-11%) | .769 (-4%) | -250.0 |
| 1930 | CHA | AL | 56 | 79 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 6 | .177 | .293 (-40%) | .354 (-22%) | .429 (-47%) | .784 (-36%) | -470.4 |
| 1930 | SLA | AL | 56 | 209 | 30 | 54 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 23 | 5 | 21 | 12 | .258 | .293 (-12%) | .354 (-8%) | .429 (-23%) | .784 (-16%) | -470.4 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 560 | 1,968 | 290 | 561 | 85 | 41 | 9 | 207 | 46 | 260 | 144 | .285 | — | — | — | — | 1,633 | ||
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 (560 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 290 | 1004 | 157 | 307 | 3 | 113 | .306 |
| Away | 270 | 962 | 134 | 254 | 6 | 95 | .264 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930-09-28 | SLA | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1930-09-28 | SLA | CLE | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930-09-20 | SLA | PHA | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930-09-18 | SLA | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1930-09-17 | SLA | NYY | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1930-09-16 | SLA | NYY | L | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1930-09-15 | SLA | BOS | L | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930-09-15 | SLA | BOS | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930-09-13 | SLA | BOS | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1930-09-10 | SLA | MIN | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 223 |
| Center Field | 222 |
| Right Field | 85 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 25th | 1.0 | 64 | 0 |
| 1927 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 17th | 4.0 | 64 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Alex Metzler (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Alex Metzler: the record in brief
September 16, 1925 and September 28, 1930 bracket Alex Metzler's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column moves through the Chicago Cubs (1925), the Philadelphia Athletics (1926), the Chicago White Sox (1927 through 1930), and the St. Louis Browns (1930). Metzler is listed as an outfielder at 5-foot-9 and 167 pounds. The bio says Metzler hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Metzler was born on January 4, 1903, in Fresno, CA, USA. Metzler died on November 30, 1973, in Fresno, CA, USA. The bio lists the given name Alexander.
The batting record for Metzler: 560 games, 561 hits in 1,968 at bats, and a .285 average, along with 9 home runs, 207 RBI, and 46 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .374 and the slugging percentage .384, for an OPS of .757. Metzler hit .285 while the league hit .286 over the same span, a figure close to average. The highest hit total in a season was 173, in 1927.
Frequently Asked Questions about Alex Metzler
- What years did Alex Metzler play?
- Alex Metzler played in Major League Baseball from 1925 to 1930.
- Was Alex Metzler a pitcher?
- No. Alex Metzler was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Alex Metzler hit?
- Alex Metzler hit 9 career home runs with 561 hits.
- What teams did Alex Metzler play for?
- Alex Metzler played for 4 teams: the Chicago Cubs (1925), the Philadelphia Athletics (1926), the Chicago White Sox (1927–1930), and the St. Louis Browns (1930).
- What were Alex Metzler's career stats?
- In 560 games, Alex Metzler had 561 hits, 9 home runs, 207 RBI, 290 runs, and 46 stolen bases, with a .285 batting average.
- What position did Alex Metzler play?
- Alex Metzler played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Alex Metzler and how much did he weigh?
- Alex Metzler was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 167 pounds.
- How many home runs did Alex Metzler hit each season?
- Alex Metzler's home runs by season: 0 in 1925, 0 in 1926, 3 in 1927, 3 in 1928, 2 in 1929, and 1 in 1930. His most in one season was 3, in 1927 and 1928.
- What was Alex Metzler's career batting average?
- Alex Metzler batted .285 over his career, with 561 hits in 1,968 at bats.
- How many RBI did Alex Metzler have?
- Alex Metzler drove in 207 runs in his career.
- Is Alex Metzler in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Alex Metzler has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.