Hubert "Hubie" Brooks is an American former professional baseball right fielder,third baseman,and shortstop. He played 15 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1980 to 1994 for the New York Mets,Montreal Expos,Los Angeles Dodgers,California Angels,and Kansas City Royals. Brooks was selected third overall in the 1978 Major League Baseball draft by the New York Mets and went on to play for five different teams over a 15-year career,and was twice named an All-Star. MLB pitcher Donnie Moore was Brooks' cousin.
David Arthur Kingman,nicknamed "Kong","King Kong",and "Sky King",is an American former Major League Baseball left fielder,first baseman,third baseman,and designated hitter who was a three-time MLB All-Star with 442 career home runs and 1,210 runs batted in (RBI) in 16 seasons. In his career,Kingman averaged a home run every 15.11 at bats,tied for 14th best all-time.
Daniel Joseph "Rusty" Staub was an American professional baseball player and television color commentator. He played in Major League Baseball for 23 seasons as a right fielder,designated hitter,and first baseman. He was nicknamed le Grand Orange.
Andrés Antonio "Tony" González was a Cuban professional baseball outfielder,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds (1960),Philadelphia Phillies (1960–1968),San Diego Padres (1969),Atlanta Braves (1969–1970),and California Angels (1970–1971).
Barry Stephen Lyons is an American former professional baseball catcher. He played ten seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1986 to 1995 for the New York Mets,Los Angeles Dodgers,California Angels,and Chicago White Sox.
Joel Randolph Youngblood III is an American former professional baseball player. He was a versatile player,who could play many different positions,as well as pinch hit. After his playing career ended,he served as the third base coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Steven Curtis Henderson is an American former Major League Baseball left fielder who is best remembered for being one of the players the New York Mets acquired in the infamous "Midnight Massacre."
Gary Steven Roenicke is an American former Major League Baseball left fielder for the Montreal Expos (1976),Baltimore Orioles (1978–85),New York Yankees (1986) and Atlanta Braves (1987–88).
Timothy John Foli is an American former professional baseball player,coach and minor league manager. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a shortstop for the New York Mets,Montreal Expos,San Francisco Giants,Pittsburgh Pirates,California Angels and New York Yankees from 1970 to 1985. At age 17,Foli was the first pick in the Major League Baseball Draft in 1968 and went on to be a member of the 1979 World Series champion Pirates. Foli was known as a fiery player who was a reliable fielder but only an average hitter. Foli was a free swinger,especially in 1982 when he walked only 14 times,the lowest total ever for 150 or more games played. His free swinging did not aim for the fences,however,as he averaged less than two home runs per season.
Brian Leonard Ostrosser is a former Major League Baseball shortstop who appeared in four games for the New York Mets in 1973 when injuries to several players left the team short of infielders.
Robert Douglas Flynn Jr. is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1975 to 1985 as an infielder for the Cincinnati Reds,New York Mets,Texas Rangers,Montreal Expos and the Detroit Tigers. Flynn was a member of two world championship winning teams with the Cincinnati Reds and won a Gold Glove Award in 1980 as a member of the New York Mets.
Thomas George Hutton is an American former professional baseball infielder-outfielder who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Los Angeles Dodgers,Philadelphia Phillies,Toronto Blue Jays,and Montreal Expos.
The 1978 New York Mets season was the 17th regular season for the Mets,who played their home games at Shea Stadium. Led by manager Joe Torre,the team had a 66–96 record and finished in sixth place in the National League East.
The 1977 New York Mets season was the 16th regular season for the Mets,who played home games at Shea Stadium. Initially led by manager Joe Frazier followed by Joe Torre,the team posted a 64–98 record and finished in last place for the first time since 1967,and for the first time since divisional play was introduced in 1969.
The 1972 New York Mets season was the 11th regular season for the Mets,who played home games at Shea Stadium. Led by manager Yogi Berra,the team had an 83–73 record and finished in third place in the National League East division.
La Schelle Tarver was an American professional baseball outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB) who played for the Boston Red Sox during the 1986 season. Listed at 5' 11",165 lb.,he batted and threw left-handed.
Kelvin Keith Chapman is a retired Major League Baseball player. He played his entire Major League career with the New York Mets.
Roy Joseph Staiger is a former Major League Baseball third baseman. He was part of the first player trade between the New York Mets and New York Yankees that did not also involve a third team.
Ronn Dwayne Reynolds,is an American former professional baseball catcher,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets,Philadelphia Phillies,Houston Astros,and San Diego Padres. He batted and threw right-handed.
Kevin Michael Collins was a Major League Baseball infielder with the New York Mets,Montreal Expos and Detroit Tigers. He played primarily as a third baseman and sometimes as a second baseman. He also played a few games at other positions,including shortstop,first baseman and outfielder.
