Brent Metheny (2023) - JMU Athletics Hall of Fame - James Madison University Athletics

Brent Metheny

Induction:
2023
Class:
2004

A versatile and consistent figure on the baseball diamond, Brent Metheny played more games than any Duke in program history (227) as a four-year starter and was a two-way player as both an infielder and pitcher. He was a three-time All-CAA selection in 2001, 2002 and 2003 and was named to the CAA All-Tournament Team in 2002. That season, the Dukes posted the most wins in program history with a 44-16 record, earning an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament. In addition to games played, Metheny owns individual program career records for at bats (896), runs scored (224), total bases (471), RBIs (199) and plate appearances (1,038). He also ranks second in career hits (312), fourth in doubles (60), third in steals (94), eighth in walks (121) and eighth in assists (473). Metheny was also successful as a pitcher, particularly as a freshman when he posted six saves, a 1.33 ERA and a .200 opponent batting average, which each rank top 10 in JMU single-season history. Overall, he made 27 pitching appearances with a 3-2 record and seven saves in 39 2/3 innings. Metheny's career numbers also rank among CAA records, placing fifth in at bats, third in runs scored, third in hits, eighth in total bases, 10^th in RBIs and seventh in steals. Metheny signed a free agent contract with the Seattle Mariners in 2003 and played three seasons of affiliated professional baseball with the Mariners and Chicago White Sox. He then played an additional seven seasons in various independent pro leagues and recently served as a pro baseball manager.