I've gone through the infield. How about behind the dish? If anyone has been paying attention, you know the rules. If you don't, get on the uptake right quick.
1962 - Chris Cannizzaro - 56 games
1963 - Choo Choo Coleman - 91
1964 - Jesse Gonder - 97
1965 - Chris Cannizzaro - 112
1966 - Jerry Grote - 115
1967 - Jerry Grote - 119
1968 - Jerry Grote - 115
1969 - Jerry Grote - 112
1970 - Jerry Grote - 125
1971 - Jerry Grote - 122
1972 - Duffy Dyer - 91
1973 - Jerry Grote - 81
1974 - Jerry Grote - 94
1975 - Jerry Grote - 111
1976 - Jerry Grote - 95
1977 - John Stearns - 127
1978 - John Stearns - 141
1979 - John Stearns - 121
1980 - Alex Trevino - 86
1981 - John Stearns - 66
1982 - John Stearns - 81
1983 - Ron Hodges - 96
1984 - Mike Fitzgerald - 107
1985 - Gary Carter - 143
1986 - Gary Carter - 122
1987 - Gary Carter - 135
1988 - Gary Carter - 119
1989 - Barry Lyons - 76
1990 - Mackey Sasser - 87
1991 - Rick Cerone - 81
1992 - Todd Hundley - 121
1993 - Todd Hundley - 123
1994 - Todd Hundley - 82
1995 - Todd Hundley - 89
1996 - Todd Hundley - 150
1997 - Todd Hundley - 122
1998 - Mike Piazza - 99
1999 - Mike Piazza - 137
2000 - Mike Piazza - 124
2001 - Mike Piazza - 130
2002 - Mike Piazza - 121
2003 - Vance Wilson - 89
2004 - Jason Phillips - 87
2005 - Mike Piazza - 101
2006 - Paul LoDuca - 118
2007 - Paul LoDuca - 113
2008 - Brian Schneider - 109
2009 - Omir Santos - 91
2010 - Rod Barajas - 73
The Mets have had 21 primary backstops during their first 49 seasons. This year will make 22 with either Josh Thole or Ronnie Paulino making it the 5th straight season with a different primary. Only Cannizzaro in 1962 & 1966 and LoDuca in 2006-2007 held the position two seasons.
Jerry Grote led the way with 10 main seasons behind the dish - 1966-1971, 1973-1976
Todd Hundley - 6 seasons - 1992-1997
Mike Piazza - 6 seasons - 1998-2002, 2005
John Stearns - 5 seasons - 1977-1979, 1981-1982
Gary Carter - 4 seasons - 1985-1988
The position has been for the most part - except for transition periods after Carter and Piazza (which we are still in all these years later) been a stable position. The main 5 catchers in Mets history have worn the tools of ignorance for 31 of the first 49 seasons. The other 16 main men held the other 18 seasons. When it comes to Mets catchers - you either stick around or you're gone.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Can-Am League Attendance Figures - Downright Ugly
If you thought the Mets weren't drawing... you should check out the independent Can-Am League. Former Met reliever Duaner Sanchez was pitching in the league last year for the now defunct Sussex Skyhawks. The league has seen regular turnover since forming in 2005. Only 4 of the original franchises remain (the New Jersey Jackals, Worcester Tornadoes, Quebec Capitales and the Brockton Rox).
The league - now in its seventh season has seen numerous franchises come and go. Atlantic City lasted for two years (2007-2008). Elmira, NY only lasted one (2005). Nashua/New Hampshire survived for four (2006-2009). New Haven, CT made it for three (2005-2007). North Shore, MA also lasted three (2005-2007). Ottawa went bankrupt after their lone season (2008). Sussex struggled for five years (2006-2010). They had a traveling road team on a couple of occasions when they couldn't field an even number of franchise locations.
Newark switched over this year from the Atlantic League and is in its first season of play.
Pittsfield, MA joined the league in 2010 and is in its second year.
Rockland, NY is a brand new franchise that is in its first year. They haven't even played their first home game yet because their stadium isn't ready. They're starting the season with a 16 game road trip before opening their home schedule at the new Provident Bank Ballpark on June 16th.
This year, instead of having the regular traveling road team (The Grays), in order to field an 8th team they've added a traveling team called the New York State League Federals, which is comprised of former players from an even lesser independent league to act as a "developmental" team for this independent league.
If we thought the Mets were having problems with attendance - the Can-Am League is struggling. Unlike minor league affiliated teams, there's little chance of seeing future major league stars on their way up competing on the field. Yes, there has been the rare occasion of someone making it from these ranks such as Craig Breslow - but it's not too common to see a success story such as him.
The Jackals are the top draw in the league right now, averaging a whopping 2,158 per game. The Newark Bears (managed by hall of fame hopeful Tim Raines and coached by Jim Leyritz and Ron Karkovice) has averaged barely 1,000 fans (in a stadium that holds 6,200). Yesterday's game drew an amazing 245 people to the park. The Pittsfield Colonials drew 473 people yesterday and are averaging 684 for the season. The season didn't start until May, so the early season weather woes in April and early May didn't effect the league. This has been a problem they've been having for years. I'm not looking at the league's books and I'm not looking at the team's books - but I have no idea how this league is surviving. It's a shame because I've been to plenty of this league's games. It's not the majors, but it's a lot of fun. These aren't beer leaguers playing - players on the roster are mostly filled with a) players that were playing with affiliated teams that got squeezed out of the organization because they didn't rise up fast enough before the next draft class came in b) overlooked non-drafted players who are trying to get a shot with an affiliated team and c) the occasional former major leaguer who isn't ready to hang it up and is looking for that last shot to show the big clubs that they still belong.
The league - now in its seventh season has seen numerous franchises come and go. Atlantic City lasted for two years (2007-2008). Elmira, NY only lasted one (2005). Nashua/New Hampshire survived for four (2006-2009). New Haven, CT made it for three (2005-2007). North Shore, MA also lasted three (2005-2007). Ottawa went bankrupt after their lone season (2008). Sussex struggled for five years (2006-2010). They had a traveling road team on a couple of occasions when they couldn't field an even number of franchise locations.
Newark switched over this year from the Atlantic League and is in its first season of play.
Pittsfield, MA joined the league in 2010 and is in its second year.
Rockland, NY is a brand new franchise that is in its first year. They haven't even played their first home game yet because their stadium isn't ready. They're starting the season with a 16 game road trip before opening their home schedule at the new Provident Bank Ballpark on June 16th.
This year, instead of having the regular traveling road team (The Grays), in order to field an 8th team they've added a traveling team called the New York State League Federals, which is comprised of former players from an even lesser independent league to act as a "developmental" team for this independent league.
If we thought the Mets were having problems with attendance - the Can-Am League is struggling. Unlike minor league affiliated teams, there's little chance of seeing future major league stars on their way up competing on the field. Yes, there has been the rare occasion of someone making it from these ranks such as Craig Breslow - but it's not too common to see a success story such as him.
The Jackals are the top draw in the league right now, averaging a whopping 2,158 per game. The Newark Bears (managed by hall of fame hopeful Tim Raines and coached by Jim Leyritz and Ron Karkovice) has averaged barely 1,000 fans (in a stadium that holds 6,200). Yesterday's game drew an amazing 245 people to the park. The Pittsfield Colonials drew 473 people yesterday and are averaging 684 for the season. The season didn't start until May, so the early season weather woes in April and early May didn't effect the league. This has been a problem they've been having for years. I'm not looking at the league's books and I'm not looking at the team's books - but I have no idea how this league is surviving. It's a shame because I've been to plenty of this league's games. It's not the majors, but it's a lot of fun. These aren't beer leaguers playing - players on the roster are mostly filled with a) players that were playing with affiliated teams that got squeezed out of the organization because they didn't rise up fast enough before the next draft class came in b) overlooked non-drafted players who are trying to get a shot with an affiliated team and c) the occasional former major leaguer who isn't ready to hang it up and is looking for that last shot to show the big clubs that they still belong.
Getting Streaky
Daniel Murphy has been on a roll and his batting average is up to .304. He's nudged ahead of Turner, which is going to make it difficult when/if Ike and David come back this year.
Jason Bay is continuing to play like George Foster-lite. He's 0-20 and still stuck on only 10 RBI's. He's 8th on the team in RBI's. He's tied for 273rd in the majors in total RBI's, 142nd in the National League.
Jason Bay is continuing to play like George Foster-lite. He's 0-20 and still stuck on only 10 RBI's. He's 8th on the team in RBI's. He's tied for 273rd in the majors in total RBI's, 142nd in the National League.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Crowd Shot near the Concession Stands in Milwaukee.
And it has been confirmed. There are officially a lot of large people in Wisconsin.
Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest Women's Champion - Laura Leu
Before the game on Saturday, Nathan's had their qualifer for the hot dog eating contest at Citifield. This year, they're having a women's division. There was one woman entrant at Citifield and it was Laura Leu. She downed 7 hot dogs and will be appearing at Coney Island on the 4th of July on ESPN.
Before I got to the park, I was wondering how they were going to hold the contest - would it be before the game? Would it be during the seventh inning stretch on the field? My question was answered as I was heading toward the apple with my eight year old to wait for a friend of mine and his daughter. Laura Leu walked by and caught my eye.
As a married man, that probably doesn't sound too great. Don't get me wrong, Ms. Leu is a very attractive woman. That's not why she caught my eye. She walked past me and I thought she was an ex-girlfriend of mine. If she was, I was going to wait on the other side of the apple.
Seven hot dogs may not sound like a lot when you're used to seeing Joey Chestnut and that little Japanese guy whose name is escaping me at the moment, but I can't imagine how the stomach would be turning by the time I got to a fourth.
Kudos Laura. Good look on the Fourth.
Before I got to the park, I was wondering how they were going to hold the contest - would it be before the game? Would it be during the seventh inning stretch on the field? My question was answered as I was heading toward the apple with my eight year old to wait for a friend of mine and his daughter. Laura Leu walked by and caught my eye.
As a married man, that probably doesn't sound too great. Don't get me wrong, Ms. Leu is a very attractive woman. That's not why she caught my eye. She walked past me and I thought she was an ex-girlfriend of mine. If she was, I was going to wait on the other side of the apple.
Seven hot dogs may not sound like a lot when you're used to seeing Joey Chestnut and that little Japanese guy whose name is escaping me at the moment, but I can't imagine how the stomach would be turning by the time I got to a fourth.
Kudos Laura. Good look on the Fourth.
Geico Blue Mets Hat Day Coming Up
It's the day before Father's Day against the Angels. The pictures haven't shown up yet. I'm hoping it's the classic hat. I want one of those. Even if is corporate sponsored.
It's so easy, a caveman can do it.
It's so easy, a caveman can do it.
3 Games Under Again
They're back to three games under and only 5.5 back from the wildcard, facing the Brewers. A sweep will bring them 2.5 back of Milwaukee, who is presently in the WC lead.
Soon they will Charlie Brown us again.
Soon they will Charlie Brown us again.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Oh They Tease....
Oh why, oh why did my Dad make me a Mets fan? Just when I thought they were out, they reel you back in. Oh, the humanity!!!
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Dillon Gee - Rookie of the Year?
It's still early June, but the way Gee is pitching, is he a rookie of the year candidate? Or what about Justin Turner. Two of the bright spots in a year that is slipping away - despite the win last night.
Saturday, June 4, 2011
The Fugly Nathan's Hat is Actually Pretty Cool.
I was surprised. The hat looked downright awful in the pictures. It's actually one I'd wear. I like it.
Oliver Perez in Double A
Ollie P is pitching for the AA Harrisburg Senators in the Nationals organization. Finally getting onto the mound, Ollie has made three starts, pitched 12 innings, has a record of 2-0, an ERA of 0.75, allowed 7 hits, struck out 9 and... wait for it.... WALKED ONLY TWO!!!
He still sucks.
He still sucks.
Nathan's Hot Dog Contest Tonight at Citifield
Don't know when - if it will be before, during, or after the game - but the regional hot dog eating contest is today. The winner gets a spot in the national contest on ESPN on July 4th.
Will someone yack tonight?
Will someone yack tonight?
Completing the Infield - Mets at Second Base
Again, same rules as before. (And yes, I am well aware of the platoon situation of Backman/Teufel - the guy who played more games is the "primary".
So here we go...
1962 - Charlie Neal - 85 games
1963 - Ron Hunt - 142
1964 - Ron Hunt - 109
1965 - Chuck Hiller - 80
1966 - Ron Hunt - 123
1967 - Jerry Buchek - 95
1968 - Phil Linz - 71
1969 - Ken Boswell - 96
1970 - Ken Boswell - 101
1971 - Ken Boswell - 109
1972 - Ken Boswell - 94
1973 - Felix Millan - 153
1974 - Felix Millan - 134
1975 - Felix Millan - 162
1976 - Felix Millan - 136
1977 - Felix Millan - 89
1978 - Doug Flynn - 128
1979 - Doug Flynn - 148
1980 - Doug Flynn - 128
1981 - Doug Flynn - 100
1982 - Wally Backman - 88
1983 - Brian Giles - 140
1984 - Wally Backman - 115
1985 - Wally Backman - 140
1986 - Wally Backman - 113
1987 - Tim Teufel - 92
1988 - Wally Backman - 92
1989 - Gregg Jefferies - 123
1990 - Gregg Jefferies - 118
1991 - Gregg Jefferies - 77
1992 - Willie Randolph - 79
1993 - Jeff Kent - 127
1994 - Jeff Kent - 107
1995 - Jeff Kent - 122
1996 - Jose Vizciano - 93
1997 - Carlos Baerga - 131
1998 - Carlos Baerga - 144
1999 - Edgardo Alfonzo - 158
2000 - Edgardo Alfonzo - 146
2001 - Edgardo Alfonzo - 122
2002 - Roberto Alomar - 147
2003 - Roberto Alomar - 72
2004 - Danny Garcia - 44
2005 - Miguel Cairo - 82
2006 - Jose Valentin - 94
2007 - Luis Castillo - 50
2008 - Luis Castillo - 81
2009 - Luis Castillo - 137
2010 - Luis Castillo - 74
The Mets have had 22 primary second basemen through their first 49 full seasons
Felix Milan and Wally Backman each lead the pack with 5 primary seasons.
Felix Milan - 5 seasons - 1973-1977
Wally Backman - 5 - 1982, 1984-1986, 1988
Ken Boswell - 4 - 1969-1972
Doug Flynn - 4 - 1978-1981
Luis Castillo - 4 - 2007-2010
Ron Hunt - 3 - 1964-1964, 1966
Gregg Jefferies - 3 -1989-1991
Jeff Kent - 3 - 1993-1995
Edgardo Alfonzo - 3 - 1999-2001
While no Met has been the primary Second Baseman for more than 5 seasons (Wally nearly got 6, but for that pesky platoon in 1987), this has been a position of relative stability despite having roughly the same number of regulars as the other infield positions. The position has been held for 3 years by 9 different players. 33 of the first 49 full seasons have been manned by players that have had hold of the positions for at least three years.
So here we go...
1962 - Charlie Neal - 85 games
1963 - Ron Hunt - 142
1964 - Ron Hunt - 109
1965 - Chuck Hiller - 80
1966 - Ron Hunt - 123
1967 - Jerry Buchek - 95
1968 - Phil Linz - 71
1969 - Ken Boswell - 96
1970 - Ken Boswell - 101
1971 - Ken Boswell - 109
1972 - Ken Boswell - 94
1973 - Felix Millan - 153
1974 - Felix Millan - 134
1975 - Felix Millan - 162
1976 - Felix Millan - 136
1977 - Felix Millan - 89
1978 - Doug Flynn - 128
1979 - Doug Flynn - 148
1980 - Doug Flynn - 128
1981 - Doug Flynn - 100
1982 - Wally Backman - 88
1983 - Brian Giles - 140
1984 - Wally Backman - 115
1985 - Wally Backman - 140
1986 - Wally Backman - 113
1987 - Tim Teufel - 92
1988 - Wally Backman - 92
1989 - Gregg Jefferies - 123
1990 - Gregg Jefferies - 118
1991 - Gregg Jefferies - 77
1992 - Willie Randolph - 79
1993 - Jeff Kent - 127
1994 - Jeff Kent - 107
1995 - Jeff Kent - 122
1996 - Jose Vizciano - 93
1997 - Carlos Baerga - 131
1998 - Carlos Baerga - 144
1999 - Edgardo Alfonzo - 158
2000 - Edgardo Alfonzo - 146
2001 - Edgardo Alfonzo - 122
2002 - Roberto Alomar - 147
2003 - Roberto Alomar - 72
2004 - Danny Garcia - 44
2005 - Miguel Cairo - 82
2006 - Jose Valentin - 94
2007 - Luis Castillo - 50
2008 - Luis Castillo - 81
2009 - Luis Castillo - 137
2010 - Luis Castillo - 74
The Mets have had 22 primary second basemen through their first 49 full seasons
Felix Milan and Wally Backman each lead the pack with 5 primary seasons.
Felix Milan - 5 seasons - 1973-1977
Wally Backman - 5 - 1982, 1984-1986, 1988
Ken Boswell - 4 - 1969-1972
Doug Flynn - 4 - 1978-1981
Luis Castillo - 4 - 2007-2010
Ron Hunt - 3 - 1964-1964, 1966
Gregg Jefferies - 3 -1989-1991
Jeff Kent - 3 - 1993-1995
Edgardo Alfonzo - 3 - 1999-2001
While no Met has been the primary Second Baseman for more than 5 seasons (Wally nearly got 6, but for that pesky platoon in 1987), this has been a position of relative stability despite having roughly the same number of regulars as the other infield positions. The position has been held for 3 years by 9 different players. 33 of the first 49 full seasons have been manned by players that have had hold of the positions for at least three years.
Friday, June 3, 2011
The World Baseball Classic is Expanding
I'll start off by saying, I happen to really love the World Baseball Classic. Loved the first one in 2006. Loved the second one in 2009.
Now check out these powerhouses that are being added to the field -
France, Spain, Great Britain, Germany, New Zealand, Columbia, Nicaragua, Brazil, Israel, Thailand, Czech Republic and the Philippines.
Maybe South Africa can win a game the next time around.
No Surprise. They Screwed the Pooch Again.
Like I said, the season is over. They blew another one. Let's go Mets!
Shortstops Throughout Mets History
I shall continue to be a tool. Following the Main Mets Men at the corners season by season - we'll continue our series with the position that currently fields my favorite Met.
1962 - Elio Chacon - 110 games
1963 - Al Moran - 116
1964 - Roy McMillan - 111
1965 - Roy McMillan - 153
1966 - Eddie Bressoud - 94
1967 - Bud Harrelson - 149
1968 - Bud Harrelson - 106
1969 - Bud Harrelson - 119
1970 - Bud Harrelson - 156
1971 - Bud Harrelson - 140
1972 - Bud Harrelson - 115
1973 - Bud Harrelson - 103
1974 - Bud Harrelson - 97
1975 - Mike Phillips - 115
1976 - Bud Harrelson - 117
1977 - Bud Harrelson - 98
1978 - Tim Foli - 112
1979 - Frank Taveras - 153
1980 - Frank Taveras - 140
1981 - Frank Taveras - 79
1982 - Ron Gardenhire - 135
1983 - Jose Oquendo - 116
1984 - Jose Oquendo - 67
1985 - Rafael Santana - 153
1986 - Rafael Santana - 137
1987 - Rafael Santana - 138
1988 - Kevin Elster - 148
1989 - Kevin Elster - 150
1990 - Kevin Elster - 92
1991 - Kevin Elster - 107
1992 - Dick Schofield - 141
1993 - Tim Bogar - 66
1994 - Jose Visciano - 102
1995 - Jose Visciano - 134
1996 - Rey Ordonez - 150
1997 - Rey Ordonez - 118
1998 - Rey Ordonez - 151
1999 - Rey Ordonez - 154
2000 - Mike Bordick - 56
2001 - Rey Ordonez - 148
2002 - Rey Ordonez - 142
2003 - Jose Reyes - 69
2004 - Kazuo Matsui - 110
2005 - Jose Reyes - 161
2006 - Jose Reyes - 149
2007 - Jose Reyes - 160
2008 - Jose Reyes - 158
2009 - Alex Cora - 56
2010 - Jose Reyes - 133
The Mets have had 20 primary shortshops during their history.
Bud Harrelson leads the way with 10 seasons - 1967-1974, 1976-1977
Rey Ordonez - 6 seasons - 1996-1999, 2001-2002
Jose Reyes - 6 seasons - 2003, 2005-2008, 2010
Kevin Elster - 4 seasons - 1988-1991
Frank Taveras - 3 seasons - 1979-1981
Rafael Santana - 3 seasons - 1985-1987
4 shortshops have covered more than 50% of the seasons. 22 of the previous 49 years have been manned by Harrelson, Ordonez and Reyes.
Larry Hit a Bomb
Hit a rocket into the Acela club. I think the tool in the suit spilled his champagne on himself.
ESPN Screwing the Kids on Mets Batting Helmet Night
Yeah, I knew they were screwing the kids. ESPN did the same thing to Yankee kids on lunch box day last year. Now if a kid wants to get a batting helmet, they'll have to go to an 8pm night game.
It also happens to be the Youth Baseball Parade day where a whole slew of little leaguers were expecting to parade on the field before the game. So not only did ESPN screw the kids - they screwed them on perhaps the biggest kid event the Mets were having this year.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Who's on First?
As if I wasn't a big enough dork with going through all the main third basemen in club history, I figured I'd be an even bigger dork and start going around the infield.
So here's the rundown of the main first basemen - same criteria as before.
1962 - Marv Throneberry - 97 games
1963 - Tim Harkness - 106 games
1964 - Ed Kranepool - 104 games
1965 - Ed Kranepool - 147 games
1966 - Ed Kranepool - 132 games
1967 - Ed Kranepool - 139 games
1968 - Ed Kranepool - 113 games
1969 - Ed Kranepool - 106 games
1970 - Don Clendenon - 100 games
1971 - Ed Kranepool - 108 games
1972 - Ed Kranepool - 108 games
1973 - John Milner - 95 games
1974 - John Milner - 133 games
1975 - Ed Kranepool - 82 games
1976 - Ed Kranepool - 86 games
1977 - John Milner - 87 games
1978 - Willie Montanez - 158 games
1979 - Willie Montanez - 108 games
1980 - Lee Mazzilli - 92 games
1981 - Dave Kingman - 56 games
1982 - Dave Kingman - 143 games
1983 - Keith Hernandez - 90 games
1984 - Keith Hernandez - 153 games
1985 - Keith Hernandez - 157 games
1986 - Keith Hernandez - 149 games
1987 - Keith Hernandez - 154 games
1988 - Keith Hernandez - 93 games
1989 - Dave Magadan - 87 games
1990 - Dave Magadan - 113 games
1991 - Dave Magadan - 122 games
1992 - Eddie Murray - 154 games
1993 - Eddie Murray - 154 games
1994 - David Segui - 78 games
1995 - Rico Brogna - 131 games
1996 - Butch Husky - 75 games
1997 - John Olerud - 146 games
1998 - John Olerud - 157 games
1999 - John Olerud - 160 games
2000 - Todd Zeile - 151 games
2001 - Todd Zeile - 149 games
2002 - Mo Vaughn - 134 games
2003 - Jason Phillips - 84 games
2004 - Mike Piazza - 68 games
2005 - Doug Mientkiewicz - 83 games
2006 - Carlos Delgado - 141 games
2007 - Carlos Delgado - 138 games
2008 - Carlos Delgado - 154 games
2009 - Daniel Murphy - 101 games
2010 - Ike Davis - 146 games
2011 - TBD
Through the Mets first 49 seasons, they've also had 23 main men at the other corner. They've gone through periods of stability and periods of turnover.
Ed Kranepool tops the list with 10 seasons - 1964-1969, 1971-1972, 1975-1976
Keith Hernandez - 6 seasons - 1983-1988
John Milner - 3 seasons - 1974-1974, 1977
Dave Magadan - 3 seasons -1989-1991
John Olerud - 3 seasons - 1997-1999
Carlos Delgado - 3 seasons - 2006-2009
While third base had 5 different players that held the position for more than three years - first base only had two players with that claim to fame. Ed Kranepool and Keith Hernandez.
So here's the rundown of the main first basemen - same criteria as before.
1962 - Marv Throneberry - 97 games
1963 - Tim Harkness - 106 games
1964 - Ed Kranepool - 104 games
1965 - Ed Kranepool - 147 games
1966 - Ed Kranepool - 132 games
1967 - Ed Kranepool - 139 games
1968 - Ed Kranepool - 113 games
1969 - Ed Kranepool - 106 games
1970 - Don Clendenon - 100 games
1971 - Ed Kranepool - 108 games
1972 - Ed Kranepool - 108 games
1973 - John Milner - 95 games
1974 - John Milner - 133 games
1975 - Ed Kranepool - 82 games
1976 - Ed Kranepool - 86 games
1977 - John Milner - 87 games
1978 - Willie Montanez - 158 games
1979 - Willie Montanez - 108 games
1980 - Lee Mazzilli - 92 games
1981 - Dave Kingman - 56 games
1982 - Dave Kingman - 143 games
1983 - Keith Hernandez - 90 games
1984 - Keith Hernandez - 153 games
1985 - Keith Hernandez - 157 games
1986 - Keith Hernandez - 149 games
1987 - Keith Hernandez - 154 games
1988 - Keith Hernandez - 93 games
1989 - Dave Magadan - 87 games
1990 - Dave Magadan - 113 games
1991 - Dave Magadan - 122 games
1992 - Eddie Murray - 154 games
1993 - Eddie Murray - 154 games
1994 - David Segui - 78 games
1995 - Rico Brogna - 131 games
1996 - Butch Husky - 75 games
1997 - John Olerud - 146 games
1998 - John Olerud - 157 games
1999 - John Olerud - 160 games
2000 - Todd Zeile - 151 games
2001 - Todd Zeile - 149 games
2002 - Mo Vaughn - 134 games
2003 - Jason Phillips - 84 games
2004 - Mike Piazza - 68 games
2005 - Doug Mientkiewicz - 83 games
2006 - Carlos Delgado - 141 games
2007 - Carlos Delgado - 138 games
2008 - Carlos Delgado - 154 games
2009 - Daniel Murphy - 101 games
2010 - Ike Davis - 146 games
2011 - TBD
Through the Mets first 49 seasons, they've also had 23 main men at the other corner. They've gone through periods of stability and periods of turnover.
Ed Kranepool tops the list with 10 seasons - 1964-1969, 1971-1972, 1975-1976
Keith Hernandez - 6 seasons - 1983-1988
John Milner - 3 seasons - 1974-1974, 1977
Dave Magadan - 3 seasons -1989-1991
John Olerud - 3 seasons - 1997-1999
Carlos Delgado - 3 seasons - 2006-2009
While third base had 5 different players that held the position for more than three years - first base only had two players with that claim to fame. Ed Kranepool and Keith Hernandez.
Best Comeback Since 2000
Which once again tells me that they're just like that girl from high school.
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