In the spring of 1962, the city that never sleeps and Major League Baseball’s National League was introduced to a new tenant: the New York Metropolitans. Within two seasons, the Mets were playing at the iconic home for 44 seasons, Shea Stadium. Within 7 years, they were one time World Champions and had already hosted an All Star Game at their home ballpark. Over the course of their history, they have won two World Championships, 5 National League pennants, and have had several Hall of Fame players on their roster, including Tom Seaver and Mike Piazza, who wear Mets’ caps on the Hall of Fame plaques. While their history isn’t as long, storied, or impressive as a team like the Yankees, Dodgers, Cubs, or Red Sox, the Mets, over their 58 year history, have had several memorable seasons and teams, and have had a plethora of players become legendary to the fan base and among team history.
Here, it is my task to objectively list the greatest 26 players in New York Mets history, ultimately shaping their all-time lineup, bench, pitching rotation, and bullpen. While it is impossible to be unbiased, being a fan of the Mets and having a preference for certain players, I attempted to be as objective as possible and attempted to use player statistics and milestones as the ultimate measuring stick to see whether or not a player truly belonged on the roster. There are several biased and controversial picks on this roster, and I will address these players when they come up. I will mention the other great players that I considered for their spot, and I will attempt to justify why I ultimately made the decisions that I did.
The roster will be split into 4 different and distinct sections, each with statistics and a detailed write-up describing why the individual has found their way onto my All Time Roster. These 5 sections are: Lineup, Bench, Starting Rotation, and Bullpen. Due to the lengthy nature of this project, this first post will include the Starting Lineup and the Bench only, and a follow up post will include the remaing 12 players on the pitching staff. Moreover, each player selected will be selected from a specific season, with their statistics from that season and a rating out of 100 assigned to the player based off of that season being provided. This is for the simple reason that I personally enjoy how the NBA 2K video games have All Time Teams for every single team, and take every player on the team from a specific age and season. I would like to see a franchise like MLB The Show do something similar, so I figured I would incorporate it into my All Time Roster. Now, without further ado, let’s get into the All Time New York Mets!
THE STARTING LINEUP
(1) Jose Reyes-Shortstop
Leading off for the All Time Mets will be none other than the team’s shortstop from 2003 to 2011, and a platoon role player for their 2016 through 2018 rosters, Jose Reyes. During his first run with the team, Reyes was an energetic, spark-plug fan favorite who was fun to watch and brought speed, aggression, and passion to the field. Following a controversial personal life and a declining ability and statline, Reyes’ second tenure with the team is viewed in a more negative fashion. Despite this, the first 9 seasons he spent with the team, as well as the role he played in 2016 and 2017, are easily enough to be considered the greatest shortstop in team history, and the best leadoff man in team history. He was a key factor in the team’s chase for the National League pennant in 2006, and contributed positively for the team’s Wild Card run in 2016. Below are Reyes’ numbers for the duration of his career as a New York Met:
1365 Games, 885 Runs, 1534 Hits, 272 2Bs, 113 3Bs, 108 HRs, 521 RBIs, 428 BBs, 408 SB, .282 AVG, .433 SLG, .334 OBP, 4 Time All Star, 1 Time National League Batting Champion, 3 Time National League Stolen Base Champion, 4 Time National League Triples Champion, Mets All Time Leader in Triples and Stolen Bases
Reyes’ speed, baserunning aggression, and ability to hit extra base hits contribute to his status as the all time leadoff hitter, and, with limited offensive competition from the likes of Bud Harrelson and Rey Ordonez, Reyes is the clear choice as the team’s All Time all around Shortstop.
His highlighted season is 2011, where his stats were:
126 Games, 101 Runs, 181 Hits, 31 2Bs, 16 3Bs, 7 HR, 44 RBIs, 43 BBs, 39 SB, .337 AVG, .493 SLG, .384 OBP, All Star, Batting Champion
His video game rating out of 100 would be a 96.
(2) Keith Hernandez- First Baseman
Batting second for the All Time Mets is none other than the cultural icon that is Keith Hernandez. Keith has kept himself busy and famous in retirement, as an analyst, author, Twitter user, and, most notably, Mets color commentator for SNY. Although Keith is insightful, intelligent, interesting, and controversial, the reason for his fame and popularity is due to his contributions on the field-as one of the co-captains of the best team in Mets history. Known for his contact hitting and his leadership, but especially for his glove, Hernandez became one of the biggest trade acquisitions in team history in 1983 and soon thereafter became a New York legend, leading the Mets to the second, and last, World Series Championship in 1986. Below are Keith’s stats for his tenure as a Met:
880 Games, 455 Runs, 939 Hits, 159 2Bs, 468 RBIs, 471 BBs, .297 AVG, .429 SLG, .387 OBP, Team Captain, 3 Time All Star, 5 Gold Gloves, 1 Time World Champion
Keith sported a respectable batting average, slugging percentage, and on base percentage, and was one of the league’s better players during this period of time, as evidenced by his World Series title and 3 All Star game appearances. Furthermore, Keith’s 5 gold gloves in a Mets uniform easily makes him the greatest defensive first basemen in Mets team history. Although Keith is probably on every Met fans All Time Roster, he did have to defeat a fairly crowded field of names including Carlos Delgado, Pete Alonso, John Olerud, and Ed Kranepool, for the starting job.
His highlighted season is 1984, where his stats were:
154 Games, 31 2Bs, 15 HRs, 94 RBI, 97 BB, .311 AVG, .449 SLG, .409 OBP, All Star, Gold Glover.
His video game rating, out of 100, would be a 93.
(3) David Wright- Third Baseman
Hitting in the 3 hole, with have The Captain, David Wright. David was a New York Met for his entire career, and he bled Orange and Blue more than any player in the teams history, making him a sentimental favorite for die-hard Met fans. Despite 7 All Star games, and multiple silver sluggers and gold glove awards, Wright was always considered by Met haters to be a step below a superstar. Perhaps if he played on a different team, he would have blended into the background, and he wouldn't have been the Franchise player or the superstar. What made David special though was that he was a Met fan growing up, and he was drafted and trained by this organization. Moreover, he was unique- he wasn't a powerhouse like Strawberry, he wasn't a quickster like Reyes, and he wasn't acquired like Keith or Piazza. He was a New York Met, born and bred, and he was an all around player. He wasn't a power hitter, but he could hit 30 home runs. He wasn't a base stealer, but he could steal you 30 bases. He wasn't the best hitter in the league, but he was a steady .300 hitter almost every season. And on top of that, he was great in the field and played with his heart on his sleeve. He led the organization through several bad seasons and also led them two two different post season runs, as a youngster in 2006 and as a broken down, yet motivated veteran in 2015. David Wright's career is a career of what-ifs. If he played for 15 seasons as a healthy player, would he have won a World Championship? An MVP award? Would he have hit 300 or 400 home runs, could he have gotten 2500 or 3000 hits? While we will never know these answers, we do know that he is the best offensive player in the history of the New York Mets, despite his injuries and his devastatingly shortened career. Despite his wasted potential, the Captain still boasted impressive numbers:
1585 Games, 949 Runs, 1777 Hits, 390 2Bs, 242 HRs, 970 RBIs, 762 BBs, 196 SB, .296 AVG, .491 SLG, .376 OBP, 7 Time All Star, 2 Time Gold Glove, 2 Time Silver Slugger, Mets Franchise Leader in: WAR, Offensive WAR, At Bats, Plate Appearances, Runs Scored, Hits, Total Bases, Doubles, RBIs, Walks, Times on Base, Sacrifice Flies, and Extra Base Hits.
For a team that has only been around since 1962 and has a subpar repertoire of superstar offensive players, David Wright comfortably sits at the top of the mountain as the best hitter in Mets history. It pains me as a fan to imagine what his career would look like had he play at least 100 games just a few more times. 300 Home Runs, a few more All Star appearances, and 2000 hits. An above average resume, and that's taking him as an injured player trying to crank out a few more years. Imagine Wright prior to the concussions, the hamstring issues, and the Spinal Stenosis. To imagine that, we are going to go back to 2007 for his highlighted season. In 2007, David Wright in his prime put up the following numbers:
160 Games, 113 Runs, 196 Hits, 42 2Bs, 30 HRs, 107 RBIs, 94 BBs, 34 SB, .325 AVG, .546 SLG, .416 OBP)
Appearing in almost every game, hitting north of .320, joining the 30/30 club, knocking over 40 doubles and driving in over 100 runs. While Wright wasn't always this good, this was him at his full potentail. So, for his highlighted season, his overall rating out of 100 is a 98.
(4) Mike Piazza- Designated Hitter
Cleaning up for the All Time Mets is none other than arguably the best power hitting catcher in Major League history, Mike Piazza. One of few Hall of Famers to wear a Mets cap on his Cooperstown plaque, Piazza is the Designated Hitter for the All Time Mets, due to Major League Baseball now moving the DH to both leagues. Therefore, despite his defense, Piazza would have been the starting catcher with traditional National League rules. However, he finds himself batting cleanup as the Mets' DH. As a Met, Piazza didn't come without controversy. Having "backne" and being accused of taking PEDs, being accused of being gay before it was socially acceptable, and nearly brawling with Roger Clemens during the World Series surrounded Piazza's tenure as a Met. Despite this, Piazza was aggressive, passionate, and a driven leader. For the first time since Gary Carter, the Mets had offensive production behind the plate, and they filled the offensive hole in their lineup when they acquired him via trade. Despite the fact that he was denied a World Series ring, he is one of the best run producers in the history of the team, and when he was in the lineup, especially around 1999 and 2000, Piazza was one of the most electric and exciting hitters, and game-changers, in all of baseball. While he was a defensive liability most of the time, his bat accounted for enough production to more than make up for it. A hero to a whole generation of fans, a legend to a newer generation, and a Hall of Famer before the eyes of an older generation, Piazza is truly one of the most memorable players to ever play in Flushing. And, not to mention, he led the Mets to the Subway World Series and helped heal the nation with his home run following the September 11th terrorist attacks. As a Met, his production looked like this:
972 Games, 532 Runs, 1028 Hits, 193 2Bs, 220 HRs, 655 RBIs, 424 BBs, .296 AVG, .542 SLG, .373 OBP, 7 Time All Star, 5 Time Silver Slugger, Major League Baseball Hall of Famer as a New York Met
In the prime of his career, in his first full season as a Met in 1999, Piazza's numbers shaped up like this:
141 Games, 100 Runs, 162 Hits, 25 2Bs, 40 HRs, 124 RBIs, 51 BBs, .303 AVG, .575 SLG, .361 OBP
As an offensive powerhouse, Piazza's rating out of 100 for the year 1999 is a 98.
(5) Darryl Strawberry- Right Fielder
Hitting in the 5 hole, we have one of the best offensive players in the history of the New York Mets, and, to the point in franchise history that he played, far and away the best hitter in the young history of the team. He joins Keith Hernandez as the second person in the starting lineup to have won a Championship for the Mets, and his offensive production was one of the biggest reasons for the '86 season, which is one of the best in Franchise history, and their entire World Series run that season. There has never been another home grown hitter in Mets history that can compare to Darryl Strawberry. David Wright and Pete Alonso are the closest two, and injuries and inexperience hold them back from being legitimate comparisons. Compared to free agency and trades, too, Strawberry stands tall as the best power hitter in the team's history. Perhaps the Mets will crown a new home run king in Pete Alonso if all goes according to plan, but even then, Strawberry has been cemented as one of the most iconic players in the team's history, and is one of the major reasons that they won their second, and to this point, last, World Series Championship. In his long and legendary career with the Mets, here is how his numbers line up:
1109 Games, 662 Runs, 1025 Hits, 187 2Bs, 252 HRs, 733 RBIs, 580 BBs, 191 SB, .263 AVG, .520 SLG, .359 OBP, 7 Time All Star, Rookie of the Year, 2 Time Silver Slugger, 1 Time Home Run King, 1 Time Leader in Slugging Percentage, 1 Time World Champion
At his best, in 1987, Strawberry's single season numbers looked like this:
154 Games, 108 Runs, 151 Hits, 32 2Bs, 39 HRs, 104 RBIs, 97 BBs, 36 SB, .284 AVG, .583 SLG, .398 OBP
As a result of his power and run production, an all time Darryl Strawberry, playing out of the year 1987, would be rated a 97 out of 100.
(6) Carlos Beltran- Center Fielder
Carlos Beltran is extremely controversial, and really he always has been. Met fans found ways to hate him: looking at strike 3 in the 2006 NLCS, getting secret knee surgery, and always having a relaxed and lackadaisical attitude made Beltran an unpopular player at times during his career as a Met. Now, in 2020, we are freshly removed from an offseason where Carlos Beltran was named the New York Mets manager, and then was promptly removed from his post after the Houston Astros sign stealing scandal came out, as Beltran was one of the kingpins of the operation. Therefore, I must acknowledge all of the controversy that surrounds this player before addressing why he is the Mets’ all time center fielder. To date, Beltran is one of the biggest, and most successful in the long term, free agent signings in the history of the Franchise. He was a gold glove caliber fielder when he wanted to be, he brought power from both sides of the plate as a switch hitter, and from 2005 to 2008, and again in 2011, he was one of the best hitters in the National League. Fans tend to block it out because Beltran only made it to the postseason one time as a Met, with 2 collapses and 2 and a half dreadful seasons following for the organization while he played for them. Despite the controversy and the lack of results, Beltran has some of the best offensive stats in the history of the organization. When reviewing his stats, he is the clear choice to be the center fielder of the All Time New York Mets:
839 Games, 551 Runs, 878 Hits, 208 2Bs, 149 HRs, 559 RBIs, 449 BBs, 100 SB, .280 AVG, .500 SLG, .369 OBP, 5 Time All Star, 3 Time Gold Glove, 2 Time Silver Slugger
In 2006, Beltran had his best single season as a Met, and showcased his incredible talent while leading them to the National League Eastern Division Championship.
140 Games, 127 Runs, 140 Hits, 38 2Bs, 41 HRs, 116 RBIs, 95 BBs, 18 SB, .275 AVG, .594 SLG, .388 OBP
His video game style rating for the 2006 season would be a 96 out of 100.
(7) Gary Carter- Catcher
In December of 1984, the Mets traded for star catcher Gary Carter, and 36 years later, it still holds up as one of the greatest moves in team history. Carter instantly became the best catcher in team history, passing Jerry Grote, and to this day may just be the best all around catcher, including offense and defense, in the team’s history. Moreover, he was one of the sparkplugs in the 1986 lineup, which, like Keith and Strawberry, cements Carter as a legend in Mets history. With only two World Championships in their history, any player to lead the team to one deserves to be remembered as an icon. But Carter did more than just lead the Mets to a World Series. While he only played 600 games in a Mets uniform, he was a multiple time all star and silver slugger, while being a fan favorite and one of the better hitting catchers, if not the best hitting catcher, at the time that he was playing. And in those first few seasons as a Met, while still in his prime, he put up truly incredible numbers. Numbers that would still be the glass ceiling in Mets history had Mike Piazza not shattered it and replaced it in the early 2000s. As a Met, Carter’s stat line looked like this:
600 Games, 272 Runs, 542 Hits, 73 2Bs, 89 HRs, 349 RBIs, 219 BBs, .249 AVG, .412 SLG, .319 OBP, 4 Time All Star, 2 Time Silver Slugger, 1 Time World Champion
In his highlighted season, we see Gary Carter in his prime in 1985, where his numbers looked like this:
149 Games, 83 Runs, 156 Hits, 17 2Bs, 32 HRs, 100 RBIs, 69 BBs, .281 AVG, .488 SLG, .365 OBP
Out of 100, Carter's video game rating would be a 94.
(8) Edgardo Alfonzo- Second Baseman
Batting in the 8 hole, we have Edgardo Alfonzo. A home grown talent who played at least 100 games for the Mets from the time he was 21 until he was 28 from 1995 through 2002. Alfonzo was never a top tier hitter in the league, but there were a few seasons in his career where his talent with the bat really shined through. He hit over .300 4 times for the Mets, he hit more than 15 home runs 5 times, and knocked in more than 70 runs on 4 different occasions. While Fonzie has far from a Cooperstown resume, he has a well deserved spot in the Mets Hall of Fame, and was a major part of the Mets success in the year 2000. Second base is historically a weak position for the Mets, and Alfonzo easily defeats his competition of Jeff Kent, Wally Backman, Felix Millan, Luis Castillo, Ken Boswell, and even Daniel Murphy.
1086 Games, 614 Runs, 1136 Hits, 212 2Bs, 120 HRs, 538 RBIs, 458 BBs, .292 AVG, .445 SLG, .367 OBP, 1 Time All Star, 1 Time Silver Slugger
For his highlighted season, Alfonzo had himself an incredible year in 2000, the same year that he helped lead the team to the National League Pennant.
150 Games, 109 Runs, 176 Hits, 40 2Bs, 25 HRs, 94 RBIs, .324 AVG, .542 SLG, .425 OBP
On the Mets All TIme Video Game Roster, his rating , based off of this season, would be an 88 out of 100.
(9) Cleon Jones- Left Fielder
Rounding out the Lineup will be the left fielder, Cleon Jones. What separates Jones out of a mix of outfielders including Tommie Agee, Mookie Wilson, Dave Kingman, Curtis Granderson, Yoenis Cespedes, Jeff McNeil, Cliff Floyd, and Rusty Staub, are a number of factors. Jones was never the best player on the field, he wasn’t an overwhelming power guy, he wasn’t a major producer or a huge spark plug, and he wasn’t a multi-time All Star. What Cleon Jones was, though, was consistent, with flashes of greatness. He isn’t remembered for one specific moment or attribute, but rather, he is remembered for holding down the fort during the rocky early days of the Mets Organization, and he is remembered for contributing a fantastic season that coincided with the Amazin’ Miracle Mets. There may have been better players to play left field for the Mets, and there may be players that have better numbers during their tenure as Mets. But, for this writer, Cleon Jones belongs not only on this roster, but on the field and in the starting lineup. As a Met, from 1963 until 1975, Cleon’s numbers were:
1201 Games, 563 Runs, 1188 Hits, 182 2Bs, 521 RBIs, 355 BBs, .281 AVG, .406 SLG, .340 OBP, 1 Time All Star, 1 Time World Champion
In 1969, his highlighted season, he performed like this:
137 Games, 92 Runs, 164 Hits, 25 2Bs, 12 HRs, 75 RBIs, 64 BBs, 16 SBs, .340 AVG, .482 SLG, .422 OBP, World Champion
His video game rating would be an 82 out of 100.
THE BENCH
Daniel Murphy- First/Second/Third Baseman
The first bench player to be revealed for the All Time Mets is none other than forced-utility man Daniel Murphy, who played with the team from 2008 until 2015. Murphy was seen as the heart and soul of the roster for nearly the entirety of his tenure. He always played like an unorthodox goofball, but his passion and love for the game led him to greatness. He made his major league debut in 2008, the last great season the Mets had before their incredible downfall, and his last season with the team was 2015, the last time they made it to the World Series. Murphy was a role player for the team early in his career, being forced to awkwardly and unsuccessfully play Left Field, before transitioning to First Base in between the tenures of Carlos Delgado and Ike Davis, and finally becoming the team’s second basemen for several seasons. Well he was a defensive liability at anywhere other than 1st or 3rd, Murphy’s bat and baserunning made him a fan favorite and led him to his only pre-Nationals All Star appearance and led the Mets to the 2015 World Series with a Miracle postseason run. Murph was never a power threat but had home run potential, he excelled at making contact and working the count, often hit for singles and doubles, and took extra bases often as a heads up baserunner. While the Mets missed the two best seasons of his career in 2016 and 2017, he was a true blue collar hero for this organization during their down years, and was one of their biggest offensive producers during their 2015 season. With David Wright being injured and Yoenis Cespedes arriving in July, Daniel Murphy was the best full time player on that 2015 roster(although I would listen to a debate that claimed Curtis Granderson was instead). Regardless, watching Murphy play was always a treat, as he did things that no other player in the league could, or would, do. These intangibles, such as duking runners out in the field and taking extra bases when nobody would cover proved how alert and valuable Murphy was to the team. Therefore, he is a no-brainer for the All Time Bench. Here is how Murphy lined up as a Met:
903 Games, 422 Runs, 967 Hits, 228 2Bs, 402 RBIs, 218 BBs, .288 AVG, .424 SLG, .331 OBP, 1 Time All Star
For his highlighted season, I've selected his numbers from 2015, which look like this:
130 Games, 56 Runs, 140 Hits, 38 2Bs, 14 HRs, 73 RBIs, .281 AVG, .449 SLG, .322 OBP
His rating out of 100 is an 81.
Ed Kranepool(Winner of the Position Player Final Vote)- First Base
The second of our 5 bench players is none other than the kid that grew up a Met, the hometown boy, and the original Met himself, the fan-voted Ed Kranepool. Ed Kranepool is far from the greatest player to ever wear a Mets uniform. He doesn’t have the most impressive numbers, and he wasn’t the most intimidating force at the plate. Despite this, Ed is one of the few career New York Mets. He, like David Wright after him, never wore another uniform in his Major League career. And because of this, Kranepool was an offensive leader in the Mets record books for quite some time due to his 15 years spent in the Blue and Orange. To this day, Kranepool ranks first all time in games played as a Met, and ranks only behind David Wright and Jose Reyes in hits. Therefore, while Kranepool was far from the best, he was a long time, tenured Met who held several records for the team and never played anywhere else. He also holds the distinction of being a forever player, something that not too many other people can say about their Mets career. During his career in the 60s and 70s(winning the World Series in 1969 and getting there in 1973), these were the numbers Kranepool put up:
1853 Games, 5436 At Bats, 1418 Hits, 225 2Bs, 118 HRs, 614 RBIs, 454 BBs, .261 AVG, .377 SLG, .316 OBP, 1 Time All Star
For his highlighted season of 1966, Kranepool performed like this:
146 Games, 118 Hits, 15 2Bs, 16 HRs, 57 RBIs, 41 BBs, .254 AVG, .399 SLG, .316 OBP
His video game rating out of 100 would be a 77.
Mookie Wilson- Outfield
Our third bench player on the roster is none other than Mookie Wilson, a speedy outfielder who played over 1000 games as a Met, secured over 1000 hits and stole nearly 300 bases. On top of those impressive stats, Mookie was a clubhouse leader and was able to make things happen on and off the field. While he was no Carter, Keith, or Strawberry, Mookie’s offense and defense certainly helped the 86 Mets not only be the greatest team in franchise history, but also win the organization’s second championship. What sets Mookie apart from other players, namely guys like Cliff Floyd and Curtis Granderson, is that he played in way more games and won a World Series ring. He narrowly made the roster over fan favorite Rusty Staub, as well. As a Met, Mookie performed like this:
1116 Games, 592 Runs, 1112 Hits, 170 2Bs, 342 RBIs, 240 BBs, 281 SB, .276 AVG, .394 SLG, .318 OBP, 1 Time World Champion
During his highlighted season of 1984, Mookie put up Jose Reyes-esque numbers:
154 Games, 88 Runs, 162 Hits, 28 2Bs, 10 3Bs, 10 HRs, 54 RBIs, 46 SB, .276 AVG, .409 SLG, .308 OBP
Mookie's overall rating out of 100 would be an 81.
Tommie Agee- Outfield
An offensive and defensive force that helped lead the Mets to their first ever World Series appearance and championship, Tommie Agee is debatably a starter in the all time outfield. I personally feel that he is interchangeable with Jones, and, had Beltran spent less time with the team, he may even have taken his spot in the starting lineup. While he only played in 661 games as a Met, Agee was one of the better defensive outfielders in team history while also putting up impressive offensive numbers, especially in 1969. Agee was far from the best outfielder in the game, but he was an integral force on the Miracle Mets and easily finds himself on the All Time bench. Offensively, Agee put up a decent statline as a Met for his entire career, and had a great season in 1969. For his career, his numbers were:
661 Games, 344 Runs, 107 2Bs, 82 HRs, 265 RBIs, 232 BBs, 92 SB, .262 AVG, .419 SLG, .329 OBP, 1 Time Gold Glove,1 Time World Champion
For the Miracle Mets, Agee performed big time. In 1969, his numbers were:
149 Games, 97 Runs, 153 Hits, 23 2Bs, 26 HRs, 76 RBIs, 59 BBs, .271 AVG, .464 SLG, .342 OBP, World Champion
His video game rating out of 100 would be an 84.
Pete Alonso- First Baseman
Rounding out our bench, we have the controversial choice of the very young and very active Pete Alonso. Alonso is far and away the greatest rookie in the history of the team. Based off of projections, Pete will easily be the best home run hitter in the history of the team, and if he spends enough time in the organization, he may even be the starting all time first basemen. After his debut season, Alonso comfortably sits atop the Mets single season homerun record, having hit 12 more than the previous record. He also holds the Major League record for single season home runs by a rookie. Placing him on the all time team after one season may be a laughable move, but Alonso had arguably the greatest single season in the history of the New York Mets. And in terms of hitting for contact and fielding, the best is yet to come for Alonso. If Pete fizzles away and ends up being a bust, I will have to revisit this list with regret, but for now, I comfortably place Pete Alonso on the all time New York Mets, at the expense of Jerry Grote, Bud Harrelson, John Olerud, Carlos Delgado, Robin Ventura, Rusty Staub, Lee Mazzilli, Lucas Duda, Rey Ordonez, Cliff Floyd, Curtis Granderson, Howard Johnson, Todd Hundley, Jeff Kent, and others. His numbers, using only the 2019 season, are:
161 Games, 103 Runs, 155 Hits, 30 2Bs, 53 HRs, 120 RBIs, 72 BBs, .260 AVG, .583 SLG, .358 OBP, 1 Time All Star, Rookie of the Year, Home Run Derby Champion, Rookie Single Season Home Run record, Mets Single Season Home Run Record
His rating out of 100 for the 2019 season would be an 89 out of 100.
I hope you all enjoyed the list, the videos, and the analysis! Please stay tuned for part two of the All Time Roster, feautring the all time starting rotation and bullpen!
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