League & Division:
The New York Mets compete in the National League East Division with the Atlanta Braves, Florida Marlins, Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals.
Ballpark:
Shea Stadium- Capacity: 55,601
- Opened in: 1964
- Ballpark owner: City of New York
- Construction cost: $28.5 million
History:
The franchise was founded in 1962 as a National League expansion team after two previous National League franchises left the city for California (Giants and Dodgers). Mets is short for Metropolitans.
Memorable Moments:
- The 1969 “Miracle” Mets are considered one of the most improbable champions in baseball history. They trailed by 9.5 games in mid-August, yet won the division and the National League Championship Series before upsetting the Baltimore Orioles, who had won 109 games, in the World Series.
- The 1986 champion Mets were on the brink of elimination in Game 6 of the World Series against the Boston Red Sox, trailing by two runs with two outs in the ninth inning before rallying for a 6-5 win when Mookie Wilson’s grounder went through Red Sox first baseman Bill Buckner’s legs.
Championships:
Playoff appearances: 7 (1969, 1973, 1986, 1988, 1999, 2000, 2006)
Division champions: 5 (1969, 1973, 1986, 1988, 2006)
National League pennants: 4 (1969, 1973, 1986, 2000)
World Series titles: 2 (1969, 1986)
Wild-card berths: 2 (1999, 2000)
Spring Training:
The Mets are a member of the Grapefruit League and play spring training games at Tradition Field in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Famous Past Players:
- Tom Seaver
- Keith Hernandez
- Gary Carter
- Darryl Strawberry
- Dwight Gooden
Top Current Players:
- Carlos Beltran
- David Wright
- Carlos Delgado
Leadership:
Owner: Fred Wilpon
General Manager: Omar Minaya
Manager: Willie Randolph
