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This is a list of team records for the New York Mets baseball team.
Career batting records | ||||
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Statistic | Player | Record | Mets career | Ref |
Batting average | John Olerud | .315 | 1997–1999 | |
On-base percentage | John Olerud | .425 | 1997–1999 | |
Slugging percentage | Mike Piazza | .542 | 1998–2005 | |
On-base plus slugging | John Olerud | .926 | 1997–1999 | |
Games played | Ed Kranepool | 1,853 | 1962–1979 | |
At bats | David Wright | 5,996 | 2004–2016, 2018 | |
Runs scored | David Wright | 946 | 2004–2016, 2018 | |
Hits | David Wright | 1,777 | 2004–2016, 2018 | |
Total bases | David Wright | 2,945 | 2004–2016, 2018 | |
Doubles | David Wright | 390 | 2004–2016, 2018 | |
Triples | José Reyes | 112 | 2003–2011, 2016–2018 | |
Home runs | Darryl Strawberry | 252 | 1983–1990 | |
Runs batted in | David Wright | 970 | 2004–2016, 2018 | |
Bases on balls | David Wright | 761 | 2004–2016, 2018 | |
Strikeouts | David Wright | 1,292 | 2004–2016, 2018 | |
Stolen bases | José Reyes | 408 | 2003–2011, 2016–18 | |
Singles | David Wright | 1,119 | 2004–2016, 2018 | |
Runs created | David Wright | 929 | 2004–2016, 2018 | |
Extra-base hits | David Wright | 541 | 2004–2016, 2018 | |
Times on base | David Wright | 1,993 | 2004–2016, 2018 | |
Hit by pitch | David Wright Ron Hunt | 41 | 2004–2016, 2018 1963–1966 | |
Sacrifice flies | David Wright | 59 | 2004–2016, 2018 | |
Intentional walks | Darryl Strawberry | 108 | 1983–1990 | |
Grounded into double plays | Ed Kranepool | 138 | 1962–1979 | |
Lead-off home runs | Jose Reyes | 19 | 2003–2011, 2016–2018 | |
At bats per strikeout | Félix Millán | 29.1 | 1973–1977 | |
At bats per home run | Dave Kingman | 15.1 | 1975–1977, 1981–1983 | |
Outs made | Ed Kranepool | 4,276 | 1962–1979 | |
Grand slams | Mike Piazza | 6 | 1998–2005 | |
Walk-off runs batted in | Wilmer Flores | 10 | 2013–2018 |
Career pitching records | ||||
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Statistic | Player | Record | Mets career | Ref |
ERA | Jacob deGrom | 2.49 | 2014-2022 | Example |
Wins | Tom Seaver | 198 | 1967-1977, 1983 | Example |
Win–loss Percentage | Dwight Gooden | .649 | 1984-1994 | Example |
Walks plus hits per inning pitched | Jacob deGrom | 0.998 | 2014-2022 | Example |
Hits Allowed/9 Innings Pitched | Nolan Ryan | 6.51 | 1966, 1968-1971 | Example |
Walks/9 Innings Pitched | Bret Saberhagen | 1.32 | 1992-1995 | Example |
Strikeouts/9 Innings Pitched | Jacob deGrom | 10.776 | 2014-2022 | Example |
Games | John Franco | 695 | 1990-2001, 2003-2004 | Example |
Saves | John Franco | 276 | 1990-2001, 2003-2004 | Example |
Innings Pitched | Tom Seaver | 3,045.1 | 1967-1977, 1983 | Example |
Strikeouts | Tom Seaver | 2,541 | 1967-1977, 1983 | Example |
Games Started | Tom Seaver | 395 | 1967-1977, 1983 | Example |
Complete Games | Tom Seaver | 171 | 1967-1977, 1983 | Example |
Shutouts | Tom Seaver | 44 | 1967-1977, 1983 | Example |
Home Runs Allowed | Tom Seaver | 212 | 1967-1977, 1983 | Example |
Bases on Balls Allowed | Tom Seaver | 847 | 1967-1977, 1983 | Example |
Hits Allowed | Tom Seaver | 2,431 | 1967-1977, 1983 | Example |
Strikeout to Walk | Jacob deGrom | 5.22 | 2014-2022 | Example |
Losses | Jerry Koosman | 137 | 1967-1978 | Example |
Earned Runs Allowed | Jerry Koosman | 875 | 1967-1978 | Example |
Wild Pitches | Tom Seaver | 81 | 1967-1977, 1983 | Example |
Hit Batsmen | Al Leiter | 63 | 1998-2004 | Example |
Batters Faced: | Tom Seaver | 12,191 | 1967-1977, 1983 | Example |
Games Finished | John Franco | 484 | 1990-2001, 2003-2004 | Example |
Consecutive Decisions as a Starting Pitcher (as of June 19, 2015). | Bartolo Colón | 26 | 2014-2016 | Example |
Single season batting records | ||||
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Record Name | Player | Record | Year | Reference |
Batting Average | John Olerud | .354 | 1998 | Example |
On-Base Percentage: | John Olerud | .447 | 1998 | Example |
Slugging Percentage | Mike Piazza | .614 | 2000 | Example |
OPS | Mike Piazza | 1.024 | 1998 | Example |
At Bats | José Reyes | 696 | 2005 | Example |
Plate Appearances | José Reyes | 765 | 2007 | Example |
Runs | Carlos Beltrán | 127 | 2006 | Example |
Hits | Lance Johnson | 227 | 1996 | Example |
Total Bases | Pete Alonso | 348 | 2019 | Example |
Doubles | Bernard Gilkey | 44 | 1996 | Example |
Triple | Lance Johnson | 21 | 1996 | Example |
Home Runs | Pete Alonso | 53 | 2019 | Example |
Runs Batted In | Pete Alonso | 131 | 2022 | Example |
Bases on Balls | John Olerud | 125 | 1999 | Example |
Stolen Bases | José Reyes | 78 | 2007 | Example |
Singles | Lance Johnson | 166 | 1996 | Example |
Runs Created | John Olerud | 138 | 1998 | Example |
Extra Base Hits | Pete Alonso | 85 | 2019 | Example |
Times on Base | John Olerud | 309 | 1999 | Example |
Hit By Pitch | Mark Canha | 27 | 2022 | Example |
Sacrifice Hits | Félix Millán | 24 | 1974 | Example |
Intentional Walks | Howard Johnson | 25 | 1988 | Example |
Grounded into Double Plays | Mike Piazza | 27 | 1999 | Example |
At Bats per Strikeout | Félix Millán | 37.0 | Example | Example |
At Bats per Home Run | Pete Alonso | 11.3 | 2019 | Example |
Single season pitching records | ||||
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Statistic | Player | Record | Year | Ref |
ERA (Earned Run Average) | Dwight Gooden | 1.53 | 1985 | Example |
Wins | Tom Seaver | 25 | 1969 | Example |
Win–loss Percentage | Terry Leach | .917 | 1987 | Example |
Walks Plus Hits per Inning Pitched | Jacob deGrom | 0.912 | 2018 | Example |
Hits Allowed/9 Innings Pitched | Sid Fernandez | 5.71 | 1985 | Example |
*Walks Allowed/9 Innings Pitched | Bret Saberhagen | .66 | 1994 | Example |
*Games | Pedro Feliciano | 92 | 2010 | Example |
Saves | Jeurys Familia | 51 | 2016 | Example |
Innings Pitched | Tom Seaver | 290.2 | 1970 | Example |
Strikeouts | Tom Seaver | 289 | 1971 | Example |
Complete Games | Tom Seaver | 21 | 1971 | Example |
Shutouts | Dwight Gooden | 8 | 1985 | Example |
Home Runs Allowed | Roger Craig | 35 | 1962 | Example |
Bases on Balls Allowed | Nolan Ryan | 116 | 1971 | Example |
Hits Allowed | Roger Craig | 261 | 1962 | Example |
Strikeout to Walk | Bret Saberhagen | 11 | 1994 | Example |
Earned Runs Allowed | Roger Craig | 117 | 1962 | Example |
Wild Pitches | Jack Hamilton | 18 | 1966 | Example |
Hit Batsmen | Pedro Astacio | 16 | 2002 | Example |
Batters Faced | Tom Seaver | 1,173 | 1970 | Example |
Games Finished | Armando Benítez | 68 | 2000 | Example |
WAR for Pitchers | Dwight Gooden | 12.2 | 1985 | Example |
Single game batting records | ||||
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Statistic | Player | Record | Year | Ref |
Most Hits | Edgardo Alfonzo Wilmer Flores | 6 | 1999 2016 | Example |
Most At-bats | David Schneck | 11 | (1974, 25 innings) | Example |
*Most Runs Scored | Edgardo Alfonzo | 6 | 1999 | Example |
Most Doubles | 21 players have achieved this the latest being Jeff McNeil | 3 | 2022 | Example |
Most Triples | Doug Flynn | 3 | 1980 | Example |
Most Home runs | Jim Hickman Dave Kingman Claudell Washington Darryl Strawberry Gary Carter Edgardo Alfonzo Jose Reyes Carlos Beltran Ike Davis Kirk Nieuwenhuis Lucas Duda Yoenis Cespedes (twice) Robinson Cano Francisco Lindor. | 3 | Example | Example |
Most Runs Batted In | Carlos Delgado | 9 | 2008 | Example |
Most Walks | Mike Baxter | 5 | August 4, 2012 | Example |
Most Intentional Walks | Todd Hundley | 3 | 1997 | Example |
Most Stolen Bases | Vince Coleman Roger Cedeño | 4 | 1992 and 1993 1999 | Example |
Single game pitching records | ||||
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Statistic | Player | Record | Year | Ref |
Most Innings Pitched | Rob Gardner Al Jackson | 15 | 1965 1962 | Example |
Most Strikeouts | David Cone Tom Seaver | 19 | 1991 1970 | Example |
Most Strikeouts in Major League debut | Matt Harvey | 11 | July 26, 2012 | Example |
Most Walks | Mike Torrez | 10 | 1983 | Example |
Most Home runs allowed | Roger Craig | 5 | 1963 | Example |
Most Runs allowed | Orlando Hernandez | 11 | 2006 | Example |
Fewest hits allowed (one pitcher - complete game) | Johan Santana | 0 | June 1, 2012 | Example |
Fewest hits allowed (combined - 9 innings) | Tylor Megill, Drew Smith, Joely Rodriguez, Seth Lugo, and Edwin Diaz | 0 | April 29, 2022 | Example |
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