At a Glance

Seasons 64
World Series Championships 2
League Pennants 5
Hall of Famers 15
Retired Numbers 11
Career WAR Leader Tom Seaver
Career Home Run Leader Pete Alonso
Career Strikeout Leader Tom Seaver

Introduction

The New York Mets joined Major League Baseball as an expansion franchise in 1962, filling the National League void left by the departures of the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants to California after the 1957 season. Created to restore National League baseball to New York City, the Mets quickly became one of the sport’s most recognizable franchises. Although their inaugural 1962 club became famous for its struggles, the organization achieved one of baseball’s greatest turnarounds just seven years later with the “Miracle Mets” of 1969. Since then, the franchise has built a rich history defined by unforgettable postseason moments, iconic players, and a passionate fan base that has made the Mets a permanent fixture in baseball history.

The Mets have played in New York City throughout their existence and have competed in the National League East since the division was created in 1969. The franchise has won two World Series championships, five National League pennants, and has featured many of the game’s greatest stars, including Tom Seaver, Mike Piazza, Darryl Strawberry, David Wright, Keith Hernandez, Dwight Gooden, Jacob deGrom, and Carlos Beltrán. From the Miracle Mets to the powerhouse clubs of the 1980s and the National League champions of 2000 and 2015, the Mets have produced countless memorable moments that continue to shape the franchise’s legacy. This hub brings together the franchise’s greatest players, historic seasons, statistical leaders, all-time rosters, and other resources celebrating the history of the New York Mets.

Franchise Stats

Single Season Batting Leaders

Single Season Pitching Leaders

Career Batting Leaders

Career Pitching Leaders

All underlying data used in this analysis is available in The Baseball Scholar Data Library.