George Metkovich Stats & Facts

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George Metkovich Essentials

Positions: Firstbase
Bats: L Throws: L
Height: 73 Weight: 185
Born: Friday, October 08, 1920 in Angel’s Camp, CA USA
Died: 5 17 1995 in Costa Mesa, CA USA
Debut: 7/16/1943
Last Game: 9/26/1954
Full Name: George Michael

The Braves acquired first baseman-outfielder George “Catfish” Metkovich from the Chicago Cubs. Metkovich shares the record, set on April 17, 1945 when he played for the Red Sox, for most errors in one inning (three) by a first baseman.