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Butch Metzger
Clarence Edward Metzger
Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 1", Weight: 185 lb.
Born: May 23, 1952 in Lafayette, IN
High School: John F. Kennedy HS (Sacramento, CA)
Drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 2nd round of the 1970 amateur draft.
(All Transactions)
Debut: September 8, 1974 (Age 22)
vs. ATL 2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 SO, 2 BB, 0 ER
Teams (by GP): Padres/Cardinals/Mets/Giants 1974-1978
Final Game: June 28, 1978 (Age 26)
vs. CHC 0.1 IP, 2 H, 0 SO, 1 BB, 1 ER, L
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News -- September 2012
- 9/18 High Heat Stats: Stupid stuff from Monday’s games: Orioles 10, @Mariners 4: It’s the first time any team has scored 10+ runs at Safeco Field since 2011-08-30. The total of...
News -- January 2012
- 1/14 22gigantes.com: On this date in Giants history—Jan. 14: Happy 60th birthday to former Giants outfielder Derrel Thomas, who played with the G-men from 1975-’77. Thomas came over...
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