New York Mets facts for kids

Quick facts for kids New York Mets
2025 New York Mets season
Established in 1962
Team logo Cap insignia
Major league affiliations
National League (1962–present) East Division (1969–present)
Current uniform
Retired numbers	14 16 17 18 24 31 36 37 41 42 Shea Ralph Kiner Bob Murphy
Colors
Blue, orange, white
Name
New York Mets (1962–present)
Other nicknames
The Metropolitans The Amazin' Mets The Amazin’s The Metsies The Orange and Blue The Miracle Mets (1969) The Bad Guys (1986)
Ballpark
Citi Field (2009–present) Shea Stadium (1964–2008) Polo Grounds (1962–1963)
Major league titles
World Series titles (2)	1969 1986
NL Pennants (5)	1969 1973 1986 2000 2015
NL East Division titles (6)	1969 1973 1986 1988 2006 2015
Wild card berths (5)	1999 2000 2016 2022 2024
Front office
Principal owner(s)	Steve Cohen Alexandra M. Cohen
President	Steve Cohen (CEO)
President of baseball operations	David Stearns
General manager	Vacant
Manager	Carlos Mendoza

The New York Mets are a professional baseball team from Queens, a part of New York City. They play in Major League Baseball (MLB) as part of the National League (NL) East Division. The Mets are one of two MLB teams in New York City, the other being the New York Yankees.

The Mets started in 1962 as one of baseball's first expansion teams. They were created to replace New York's older NL teams, the Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Giants, which had moved to California. The Mets' team colors, blue and orange, are a nod to the Dodgers' blue and the Giants' orange.

For their first two seasons (1962 and 1963), the Mets played at the Polo Grounds in Manhattan. From 1964 to 2008, they played at Shea Stadium, named after William Shea, who helped bring National League baseball back to New York. Since 2009, the Mets have played their home games at Citi Field, which is right next to where Shea Stadium used to be.

In their very first season in 1962, the Mets had a tough start, losing 120 games. This was one of the most losses in MLB history for a 162-game season. However, things changed in 1969 when the "Miracle Mets" surprised everyone by winning the 1969 World Series against the Baltimore Orioles. This is still seen as one of the biggest upsets in World Series history. The Mets have made it to the postseason eleven times. They have won the World Series twice (in 1969 and 1986), won five National League pennants (most recently in 2000 and 2015), and six National League East division titles.

Since 2020, the Mets have been owned by Steve Cohen. In 2023, Forbes magazine said the Mets were the sixth most valuable team in MLB, worth $2.9 billion.

As of the end of the 2024 season, the team's overall record is 4,816 wins and 5,148 losses.

Team History: From New York's Return to World Series Wins

The 1960s: Starting Up and First Championship

After the 1957 season, New York City lost its two National League teams, the Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Giants, when they moved to California. This left the city with only one major league team, the New York Yankees. To bring National League baseball back, the New York Mets were created.

The new team chose blue (from the Dodgers) and orange (from the Giants) as their main colors. These colors are also on the flag of New York City. The name "Mets" is short for "New York Metropolitan Baseball Club, Inc." It also reminded people of an older New York team called the "Metropolitans" from the 1880s.

The 1962 Mets had a tough first year, with 40 wins and 120 losses. In 1964, Yogi Berra joined the team as a coach. In 1967, the Mets got future Hall of Famer Tom Seaver through a special lottery. Seaver helped lead the 1969 "Miracle Mets" to win the new National League East division. They then beat the Atlanta Braves to win the National League pennant. Finally, they defeated the strong Baltimore Orioles to win the 1969 World Series.

The 1970s: Another Pennant and Big Changes

In 1973, the Mets surprised everyone by winning their division, even with a record of only 82 wins and 79 losses. They beat the powerful Cincinnati Reds in the NLCS. They then pushed the defending World Series champion Oakland Athletics to a seventh game in the World Series but lost. In 1977, star pitcher Tom Seaver was traded away in a move remembered as "the Midnight Massacre." After this, the Mets struggled for several years.

The 1980s: Building a Winning Team and a Second World Series Title

In 1980, the Mets team was sold to the Doubleday publishing company. Fred Wilpon became the team president. He hired Frank Cashen as general manager, who started to rebuild the team.

The team improved in the mid-1980s. They drafted talented players like Darryl Strawberry (in 1980) and pitcher Dwight Gooden (in 1982). In 1983, they got Keith Hernandez from the St. Louis Cardinals. This started a big rivalry between the two teams.

In 1984, Davey Johnson became the new manager. He led the Mets to a winning record, their first since 1976. In 1985, they added Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter and won 98 games, but just missed the playoffs.

In 1986, the Mets had an amazing season, winning 108 games. They then won a thrilling NLCS against the Houston Astros. The sixth game of that series lasted 16 innings, which was the longest playoff game in history at the time. The Mets then faced the Boston Red Sox in the 1986 World Series. They were very close to losing Game 6, but a series of plays and an error by Boston's Bill Buckner helped the Mets win. They went on to win their second World Series title in seven games.

In 1988, the Mets won their division again with 100 wins. However, they lost in the NLCS to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The 1990s: Challenges and a Return to the Playoffs

The 1990s were a challenging time for the Mets. They tried to build a team by signing experienced star players. However, many of these players faced injuries or other issues. For example, in 1993, the team had a very tough season, losing 103 games.

Despite these struggles, some bright spots appeared. In 1995, young pitchers like Bill Pulsipher, Jason Isringhausen, and Paul Wilson were called "Generation K." They were expected to be great, but injuries kept them from reaching their full potential.

In 1996, Todd Hundley set a new record for home runs by a catcher with 41. In 1997, the Mets improved their record and nearly made the playoffs. They also played their first regular-season game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium, winning 6–0.

In 1998, the Mets acquired star catcher Mike Piazza in a big trade. This brought excitement and a new level of play to the team. After getting Piazza, the Mets played well but missed the playoffs by just one game.

The 1999 season started strong. The team, led by Mike Piazza and Robin Ventura, made it to the playoffs as a wild card team. They won a special one-game playoff against the Cincinnati Reds. In the NLDS, they beat the Arizona Diamondbacks. They then played the Atlanta Braves in the NLCS, losing in six exciting games.

The 2000s: The Subway World Series and a New Home

In 2000, the Mets made it to the playoffs again. They won the National League pennant, which meant they would play their crosstown rivals, the New York Yankees, in the 2000 World Series. This was called the "Subway Series" because both teams are from New York City. The Yankees won the series in five games.

A very memorable moment happened after the September 11 attacks. On September 21, 2001, the Mets played the Atlanta Braves at Shea Stadium. In the 8th inning, with the Mets behind, Mike Piazza hit a dramatic home run to give the Mets the lead and the win. This game is considered one of the greatest moments in team history.

From 2002 to 2004, the Mets struggled. In 2005, they hired a new general manager, Omar Minaya, and a new manager, Willie Randolph. They also signed star pitcher Pedro Martínez. The team started to improve, and by 2006, they won 97 games and the NL East title. They had new players like Carlos Beltrán and Carlos Delgado, along with young stars José Reyes and David Wright. However, they lost to the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 7 of the National League Championship Series.

In 2007 and 2008, the Mets had late-season struggles and missed the playoffs. In 2009, the Mets moved into their new stadium, Citi Field. The season was tough due to many player injuries.

The 2010s: New Ownership and Another World Series Trip

The first half of the 2010s saw limited success for the Mets. However, during this time, the team achieved some big milestones. In 2012, Johan Santana pitched the first no-hitter in franchise history. That same year, R.A. Dickey won the NL Cy Young Award for being the best pitcher.

On September 26, 2015, the Mets won the NL East division title, making it to the postseason for the first time since 2006. They beat the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS and then swept the Chicago Cubs in the NLCS to win their first pennant in 15 years. In the 2015 World Series, they lost to the Kansas City Royals in five games.

The Mets returned to the postseason in 2016, which was only the second time they made the playoffs in back-to-back years. They lost the wild-card game to the San Francisco Giants. For the rest of the decade, the Mets did not make the playoffs.

Towards the end of the 2010s, David Wright retired. Jacob deGrom won two Cy Young Awards in a row (2018 and 2019). First baseman Pete Alonso won the 2019 Rookie of the Year Award and hit 53 home runs, which was the most by any rookie in MLB history.

The 2020s: The Steve Cohen Era Begins

On October 30, 2020, Steve Cohen became the main owner of the Mets, buying 95% of the team for $2.475 billion. This made him the richest owner in baseball.

In January 2021, the Mets acquired pitcher Carlos Carrasco and all-star shortstop Francisco Lindor in a trade. Lindor then signed a huge contract extension with the team. The Mets finished third in their division in 2021.

In the 2021–2022 offseason, the Mets signed many new players, including three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer. On April 29, 2022, several Mets pitchers combined to throw the second no-hitter in franchise history. In 2022, Pete Alonso broke the Mets' single-season RBI record. The Mets won 101 games in 2022, but lost in the 2022 National League Wild Card Series to the San Diego Padres.

In the 2023 offseason, the Mets lost Jacob deGrom but signed Japanese pitcher Kodai Senga and three-time Cy Young winner Justin Verlander. However, the team struggled in 2023 and missed the playoffs.

In the 2024 MLB season, the Mets started slowly. After a team meeting, they improved greatly. They made some trades to strengthen the team and finished with a strong record of 89-73, qualifying for the playoffs. They reached the 2024 National League Championship Series before losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

World Series Championships

The Mets have won two World Series championships in their history.

Season Manager Opponent Series Score Record 1969 Gil Hodges Baltimore Orioles 4–1 100–62 1986 Davey Johnson Boston Red Sox 4–3 108–54 Total World Series championships: 2

Team Culture and Fan Support

Passionate Fan Base

The Mets have a strong fan base, especially in Queens, Brooklyn, and Long Island. Many famous people are also Mets fans, including Jerry Seinfeld, Kevin James, Jon Stewart, and Chris Rock.

The 7 Line Army

The "7 Line Army" is a group of very passionate Mets fans. They usually sit in a special section at Citi Field during home games. The group was started in 2012 by Darren Meenan, who owns a company that makes Mets-themed clothing.

Mascots: Mr. and Mrs. Met

Mr. Met is the official mascot of the New York Mets. He first appeared on game programs in 1963. When the Mets moved to Shea Stadium in 1964, a live costumed version of Mr. Met was introduced. He is thought to be the first mascot in Major League Baseball to be a costumed character.

Mrs. Met is the female version of Mr. Met. Sometimes, they appear with their "children."

Team Song

"Meet the Mets" is the Mets' special song. It was written in 1961, before the team's first season. You can hear it on the radio, during TV broadcasts, and at Mets home games. Other songs played at Mets games include "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" and "Lazy Mary" during the seventh-inning stretch.

"Let's Go Mets" Meme

In 2021, a fun internet meme started spreading online, especially on Twitter and TikTok. It involves fictional characters from movies or video games unexpectedly saying "let's go, Mets!"

Uniform and Logo Design

The Mets' colors are blue and orange. These colors were chosen to honor New York City's baseball history: blue for the Brooklyn Dodgers and orange for the New York Giants. Blue and orange are also the colors of New York City's flag.

In 1998, black was added to the team's colors. Black elements were removed from the uniforms in 2012 and 2013, but they were brought back in 2021 for some alternate uniforms.

Team Logo Meaning

The main Mets logo was designed by cartoonist Ray Gotto. It shows "Mets" written in orange letters over a blue picture of the New York City skyline. A white suspension bridge is in front of the skyline. The whole design is inside an orange circle with baseball stitching.

Each part of the skyline has a special meaning:

• A church spire on the left represents Brooklyn, known as the "borough of churches."
• The second building is the Williamsburgh Savings Bank Building, which was the tallest building in Brooklyn when the team started.
• Next is the Woolworth Building.
• Then there's a general view of midtown, followed by the Empire State Building.
• On the far right is the headquarters of the United Nations.
• The suspension bridge in the middle shows that the Mets represent all five parts of New York City.

In 1999, a small "NY" was removed from the logo. In 2014, there was a small change to the skyline on social media, but fans didn't like it, so it was quickly changed back.

The cap logo is an orange, interlocking "NY." It looks like the logo used by the New York Giants in their last years. The cap itself is blue, similar to the caps worn by the Brooklyn Dodgers.

Uniform Styles

The Mets wear different uniforms:

• Home Uniforms: White with blue pinstripes. "Mets" is written across the chest in blue with an orange outline. Player names and numbers are also blue with an orange outline. They wear a blue cap with an orange "NY" logo.
• Road Uniforms: Gray with "NEW YORK" written across the chest in blue with an orange outline. Player names and numbers are also blue with an orange outline. They wear the same blue caps as the home uniforms.
• Blue Alternate Uniform: Introduced in 2012, this uniform is blue with orange lettering and numbers outlined in white. It has orange piping. It's worn with a blue cap that has an orange "NY" logo outlined in white.
• Black Alternate Uniform: Reintroduced in 2021 for Friday home games, this uniform is black with blue lettering and orange trim. It features the main blue and orange Mets logo on the sleeve. It's worn with a black cap that has a blue "NY" logo outlined in orange.
• City Connect Uniform: New for 2024, this dark gray uniform has black and purple accents. It features "NYC" in black, black pinstripes, and a black subway token patch with a purple "NY" logo. The dark gray cap has a black "NY" logo and a picture of the Queensboro Bridge. The purple color is inspired by the 7 Line subway that goes to Citi Field.

Key Players and Honors

Team Captains

Four players have been team captains for the Mets:

• Keith Hernandez (1987–1989)
• Gary Carter (1988–1989)
• John Franco (2001–2004)
• David Wright (2013–2018)

Hall of Famers

Many great players who played for the Mets have been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. These include:

New York Mets Hall of Famers
Affiliation according to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
New York Mets Roberto Alomar Richie Ashburn Yogi Berra Gary Carter† Tom Glavine Rickey Henderson Gil Hodges Pedro Martínez Willie Mays Eddie Murray Mike Piazza * Nolan Ryan Tom Seaver * Duke Snider Warren Spahn Casey Stengel Joe Torre Players and managers listed in bold are depicted on their Hall of Fame plaques wearing a Mets cap insignia. † Inducted as an Expo, despite his request that his Hall of Fame plaque show the Mets and Montreal Expos, or just the Mets. * New York Mets listed as primary team according to the Hall of Fame

Some Mets broadcasters have also received the Ford C. Frick Award for their excellent work:

New York Mets Ford C. Frick Award recipients
Affiliation according to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
Buck Canel Tim McCarver Bob Murphy Lindsey Nelson Names in bold received the award based primarily on their work as broadcasters for the Mets.

Retired Numbers

The Mets have retired nine numbers to honor important players and figures in their history. This means no other player on the team can wear these numbers.

Gil Hodges 1B, Manager Retired June 9, 1973 Dwight Gooden P Retired April 14, 2024 Keith Hernandez 1B Retired July 9, 2022 Darryl Strawberry RF Retired June 1, 2024 Willie Mays CF, Instructor Retired August 27, 2022 Mike Piazza C Retired July 30, 2016 Jerry Koosman P Retired August 28, 2021 Casey Stengel Manager Retired September 2, 1965 Tom Seaver P Retired July 24, 1988 Ralph Kiner Broadcaster Honored March 31, 2014 Bob Murphy Broadcaster Honored April 5, 2023 William A. Shea Proponent Honored April 8, 2008 Jackie Robinson All MLB Honored April 15, 1997

Jackie Robinson's number 42 was retired by all of Major League Baseball on April 15, 1997. The Mets also honor William Shea and broadcasters Ralph Kiner and Bob Murphy with special signs.

Numbers Not Issued (But Not Officially Retired)

• 5: Not given to new players since David Wright retired.
• 8: Not given to new players since Gary Carter was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2003.

Mets Hall of Fame

The Mets also have their own Hall of Fame to honor players, managers, and others who have made a big impact on the team.

Key

Year	Year inducted
Bold	Member of the Baseball Hall of Fame
	Member of the Baseball Hall of Fame as a Met
Bold	Recipient of the Hall of Fame's Ford C. Frick Award

Year	No.	Name	Position(s)	Tenure
1981	—	Payson, Joan WhitneyJoan Whitney Payson	Owner President	1960–1975 1968–1975
	37	Stengel, CaseyCasey Stengel	Manager VP	1962–1965 1965–1975
1982	14	Hodges, GilGil Hodges	1B Manager	1962–1963 1968–1971
	—	Weiss, GeorgeGeorge Weiss	President	1961–1966
1983	—	Murphy, JohnnyJohnny Murphy	Chief Scout VP VP & GM	1961–1963 1964–1967 1968–1970
	—	Shea, WilliamWilliam Shea	Proponent
1984	—	Kiner, RalphRalph Kiner	Broadcaster	1962–2013
	—	Murphy, BobBob Murphy	Broadcaster	1962–2003
	—	Nelson, LindseyLindsey Nelson	Broadcaster	1962–1978
1986	3, 23, 53	Harrelson, BudBud Harrelson	SS Coach Manager	1965–1977 1982, 1985–1990 1990–1991
	4, 10	Staub, RustyRusty Staub	RF / 1B	1972–1975, 1981–1985
1988	41	Seaver, TomTom Seaver	P	1967–1977, 1983
1989	36, 47	Koosman, JerryJerry Koosman	P	1967–1978
1990	7, 21	Kranepool, EdEd Kranepool	1B	1962–1979
1991	12, 21, 34	Jones, CleonCleon Jones	LF	1963, 1965–1975
1992	15	Grote, JerryJerry Grote	C	1966–1977
1993	45	McGraw, TugTug McGraw	P	1965–1967, 1969–1974
1996	1, 51	Wilson, MookieMookie Wilson	CF Coach	1980–1989 1997–2002, 2011
1997	17	Hernandez, KeithKeith Hernandez	1B Broadcaster	1983–1989 2006–present
2001	8	Carter, GaryGary Carter	C	1985–1989
2002	20	Agee, TommieTommie Agee	CF	1968–1972
2010	—	Cashen, FrankFrank Cashen	GM & COO	1980–1991
	16	Gooden, DwightDwight Gooden	P	1984–1994
	5	Johnson, DaveyDavey Johnson	Manager	1984–1990
	18	Strawberry, DarrylDarryl Strawberry	RF	1983–1990
2012	31, 45	Franco, JohnJohn Franco	P	1990–2004
2013	31	Piazza, MikeMike Piazza	C	1998–2005
2020/2021	13	Alfonzo, EdgardoEdgardo Alfonzo	2B / 3B	1995–2002
	12	Darling, RonRon Darling	P Broadcaster	1983–1991 2006–present
	32	Matlack, JonJon Matlack	P	1971–1977
2023	–	Cohen, GaryGary Cohen	Broadcaster	1989–present
	20, 44	Johnson, HowardHoward Johnson	3B / SS / LF / RF	1985–1993
	22	Leiter, AlAl Leiter	P	1998–2004
	–	Rose, HowieHowie Rose	Broadcaster	1987–present

Team Rivalries

The Mets have exciting rivalries with several teams: the Atlanta Braves, the New York Yankees, and the Philadelphia Phillies.

Subway Series: Mets vs. Yankees

The Mets and New York Yankees have a special rivalry called the "Subway Series". This name comes from the fact that both teams are in New York City. Before 1997, they only played against each other in exhibition games. Now, they play each other every regular season. They even faced off in the 2000 World Series.

Mets vs. Atlanta Braves

The rivalry between the Mets and the Atlanta Braves became strong in the 1990s. This happened when both teams were placed in the same division, the National League East. They first met in the playoffs in 1969, when the Mets swept the Braves. They faced each other again in the 1999 NLCS, which the Braves won.

Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies

The rivalry between the Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies has been very intense, especially from 2006 to 2008. These two cities, New York and Philadelphia, have a long history of sports rivalries. Games between the Mets and Phillies are often very competitive and exciting.

Mets vs. St. Louis Cardinals

The rivalry between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Mets was strongest in the 1980s. During that time, both teams were competing to win the National League East division. The rivalry started when Keith Hernandez was traded from the Cardinals to the Mets in 1983. The teams met again in the NLCS and NLCS, which briefly brought the rivalry back.

Team Personnel

New York Mets 2023 spring training roster
40-man roster				Non-roster invitees		Coaches/Other
Pitchers -- Jeff Brigham 70 José Butto 59 Carlos Carrasco -- John Curtiss 39 Edwin Díaz -- Zach Greene -- Elieser Hernández 47 Joey Lucchesi 38 Tylor Megill 63 Bryce Montes de Oca 85 Stephen Nogosek  0 Adam Ottavino 23 David Peterson 62 José Quintana 43 Brooks Raley -- Stephen Ridings 30 David Robertson -- Tayler Saucedo 21 Max Scherzer 34 Kodai Senga 62 Drew Smith 35 Justin Verlander		Catchers 50 Francisco Álvarez -- Omar Narváez  3 Tomás Nido Infielders 20 Pete Alonso 22 Brett Baty 10 Eduardo Escobar 13 Luis Guillorme 12 Francisco Lindor 60 Ronny Mauricio  1 Jeff McNeil -- Danny Mendick 27 Mark Vientos Outfielders 19 Mark Canha 26 Khalil Lee  6 Starling Marte  9 Brandon Nimmo Designated hitters 28 Darin Ruf 32 Daniel Vogelbach		Pitchers -- Tommy Hunter -- Zach Muckenhirn -- Sean Reid-Foley -- Denyi Reyes -- Jimmy Yacabonis Infielders -- Jose Peraza Outfielders -- Abraham Almonte		Manager 11 Buck Showalter Coaches 79 Danny Barnes (assistant pitching) 49 Jeremy Barnes (hitting) 51 Eric Chavez (bench) -- Dom Chiti (bullpen) 56 Joey Cora (third base/infield) 88 Rafael Fernandez (BP pitcher) 55 Jeremy Hefner (pitching) -- Eric Hinske (assistant hitting) 54 Wayne Kirby (first base) 78 Eric Langill (bullpen catcher) 57 Dave Racaniello (bullpen catcher) 53 Glenn Sherlock (catching) 40 active, 0 inactive, 7 non-roster invitees 7-, 10-, or 15-day injured list * Not on active roster † Suspended list Roster, coaches, and NRIs updated December 27, 2022 Transactions • Depth chart → All MLB rosters

New York Mets staff

Office of the Chairman Owner/CEO – Steve Cohen Front Office Team President – Sandy Alderson General Manager – Billy Eppler Assistant General Manager, Baseball Operations – Ian Levin Assistant General Manager, Professional Scouting – Bryn Alderson Senior Vice President, Senior Strategy Officer – John Ricco Coordinators Director of Player Development – Kevin Morgan Director, Minor League Operations – Ian Levin Coordinator, Minor League & International Operations – Jen Wolf Research & Development – Ben Zauzmer International Field Coordinator – Rafael Landestoy Hitting Coordinator – Lamar Johnson Short-Season Hitting Coordinator – Ryan Ellis Pitching Coordinator – Ron Romanick Short-Season Pitching Coordinator – Miguel Valdes Catching Coordinator – Bob Natal Outfield Coordinator – Benny Distefano Rehabilitation Pitching Coordinator – Phil Regan Medical Coordinator – Mike Herbst Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy Coordinator – David Pearson Strength & Conditioning Coordinator – Jason Craig Mental Skills Coordinator – Dr. Derik Anderson Senior Advisor – Guy Conti Special Instructor – Bobby Floyd Special Catching Instructor - Ozzie Virgil Sr. Pitching Consultant – vacant Director, Latin America Operations – Juan Henderson

New York Mets Foundation

The New York Mets Foundation is a charity organization started by the team in 1963. It helps fund and support good causes in the Mets community. For example, it supports "Tuesday's Children," an organization that helps families affected by the September 11, 2001, attacks.

Mets Broadcasters

Television Broadcasts

Most Mets games are shown on SportsNet New York (SNY). Some games are also broadcast on WPIX. Gary Cohen does the play-by-play commentary. Former Mets players Keith Hernandez and Ron Darling provide color commentary, explaining the game. Steve Gelbs is the on-field reporter.

Radio Broadcasts

Mets radio broadcasts are produced by Audacy, Inc.. Games are heard on WHSQ-AM and on Audacy's streaming service. Howie Rose is the main play-by-play announcer, with Keith Raad as his partner. Spanish-language broadcasts are also available on WINS-FM-HD2 and online.

Minor League Teams

The New York Mets have several minor league teams where younger players develop their skills before playing in the major leagues.

Class	Team	League	Location	Ballpark	Affiliated
Triple-A	Syracuse Mets	International League	Syracuse, New York	NBT Bank Stadium	2019
Double-A	Binghamton Rumble Ponies	Eastern League	Binghamton, New York	Mirabito Stadium	1991
High-A	Brooklyn Cyclones	South Atlantic League	Brooklyn, New York	Maimonides Park	2001
Single-A	St. Lucie Mets	Florida State League	Port St. Lucie, Florida	Clover Park	1988
Rookie	FCL Mets	Florida Complex League	Port St. Lucie, Florida	Surprise Stadium	2013
	DSL Mets Blue	Dominican Summer League	Boca Chica, Santo Domingo	New York Mets Complex	2010
	DSL Mets Orange

Images for kids

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  William Shea helped bring National League baseball back to New York City.

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  Shea Stadium was the Mets' home field from 1964 to 2008.

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  Tom Seaver, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, led the Mets to victory in the 1969 World Series. He joined the Hall of Fame in 1992.

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  Dwight Gooden became a key star for the Mets during the 1980s.

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  Darryl Strawberry became a key star for the Mets during the 1980s.

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  Hall of Fame catcher Mike Piazza in 1999.

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  The Mets acquired 4x All-star Shortstop Francisco Lindor in 2021.

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  Mets' fans celebrating the 1986 championship team at New York City Hall.

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  The 7 Line Army in 2017.

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  Mr. & Mrs. Met greeting Mets Fans.

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  Jerry Koosman wearing his late-1960s' era Mets jersey, which inspired the 2012–13 Mets pinstriped uniform.

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  Cap insignia.

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  Team Logo.

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  Jorge López wearing the Mets' current home uniform in 2024.

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  Max Scherzer wearing the Mets' current road uniform in 2023.

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  Danny Mendick wearing the Mets' current blue alternate uniform in 2023.

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  Daniel Vogelbach wearing the Mets' former black alternate uniform (with white outlines) in 2022.

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  Luis Severino wearing the Mets' City Connect uniform in 2024.

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  Keith Hernandez served as Mets captain between 1987 and 1989.

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  David Wright was the most recent Mets captain before retiring in 2018.

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  Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter (1985–1989).

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  Hall of Fame catcher Mike Piazza (1998–2005).

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  Hall of Fame Pitcher Tom Seaver (1967–1977, 1983).

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  The Mets' retired numbers at Citi Field, 2022.

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  Mets fans brawl with Philadelphia Phillies fans at Shea Stadium in September 2007.

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  Announcers Keith Hernandez and Gary Cohen in the SNY broadcast booth at Citi Field in 2019.

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  Jacob deGrom, the 2014 Major League Baseball Rookie of the Year Award Rookie of the Year and 2018 and 2019 Cy Young Award Winner.

See also

In Spanish: New York Mets para niños

• List of New York Mets managers
• List of New York Mets owners and executives
• List of New York Mets seasons
• List of World Series champions
• New York Mets award winners and league leaders