Butch Metzger

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Clarence Edward Metzger

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 1", Weight 185 lb.

• Debut September 8, 1974
• Final Game June 28, 1978
• Born May 23, 1952 in Lafayette, IN USA

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[edit] Biographical Information

Butch Metzger tied Hooks Wiltse's ML record by winning the first 12 decisions of his career. Metzger's streak was September 21, 1974 to August 8, 1976. He also set a record by appearing in 77 games in his rookie season, which was the seventh highest in National League history at the time.

[edit] Notable Achievements

• 1976 NL Rookie of the Year Award (tie with Pat Zachry)

NL Rookie of the Year
1975	1976	1977
John Montefusco	Butch Metzger& Pat Zachry	Andre Dawson

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