I am continuing my list for the greatest players at each position in the last 50 years for each team. Today’s team is the New York Mets
The criteria are as follows:
- Player must have played a full 5 seasons for the team.
-1 player will be selected for each position, 1 right handed starting pitcher, 1 left handed starting pitcher, and 1 relief pitcher. I will include a DH for both leagues (considering interleague play now).
Below is my list of greatest players by position for the Mets in the last 50 years (since the 1970 season).
First Base- Keith Hernandez
Second Base- Edgardo Alfonzo
Shortstop- Jose Reyes
Third Base- David Wright
Left Field- Cleon Jones
Centerfield- Carlos Beltran
Right Field- Daryl Strawberry
Catcher- Gary Carter
Designated Hitter- Mike Piazza
Right-Handed starting pitcher- Tom Seaver
Left-Handed starting pitcher- Jerry Koosman
Relief pitcher- Jesse Orosco
A couple of notes. This lineup was easy to select. Most were the best players at each position. Just a few decisions to make. I put Piazza as DH since Carter was a better defensive catcher. For relief pitcher, I took Jesse Orosco over Tug McGraw due to his longer service with the Mets and for being a key member of the 86 championship team. The rest were straightforward selections.
Next up is the Philadelphia Phillies.
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