About Roger Metzger Memorabilia & Collectibles
About Roger Metzger:
Roger Metzger (full name: Roger Henry Metzger; no nicknames) played shortstop from 1970 until 1980 for the Chicago Cubs, Houston Astros and San Francisco Giants. He played for the Cubs in 1970, Astros from 1971 - 1978 and Giants from 1978 - 1980. Over 11 seasons, he played 1219 games, hit 5 home runs, drove in 453 runs, and stole 83 bases. Born on October 10, 1947 in Fredericksburg, TX, Metzger stands 6' 0" and weighs 165 lb. He attended Holy Cross (San Antonio, TX) high school and was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 1st round (16th pick) of the 1969 amateur draft. His debut was on June 16, 1970 and he played his final game on August 10, 1980. Over his career, Metzger made $65,000. Common misspellings of his name include Roger Henry rodger rogelio Roger Metzger.