1962 New York Mets

Franchise seasons · 1960s seasons

Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.

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New York Mets franchise archive · Available years: 1962–2025 · 64 seasons.

These historical season records are separate from simulated exhibitions. — means the season record is unavailable. Year ranges describe this archive's coverage; team names reflect each season's historical name.

Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1966 New York Mets	66–95	23	19
1965 New York Mets	50–112	23	20
1964 New York Mets	53–109	21	20
1963 New York Mets	51–111	27	13
1962 New York Mets · Current season	40–120	28	17

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Roster and season statistics

Only players appear here. Staff are excluded from lineup choices. — means a statistic is unavailable. A roster player may have no batting or pitching row if they did not appear in those tables.

Player	Position group	No.	Stat rows	AB	H	HR	AVG	IP	ERA	Rating
Craig Anderson	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	131.33	5.35	Below average (43) — 144 of 159 pitchers in the available 1962 rosters An earned-run average of 5.35 over 131.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Galen Cisco	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	19.33	3.26	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Roger Craig	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	233.33	4.51	Average (48) — 109 of 159 pitchers in the available 1962 rosters An earned-run average of 4.51 over 233.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ray Daviault	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	81.00	6.22	Below average (41) — 152 of 159 pitchers in the available 1962 rosters An earned-run average of 6.22 over 81.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Larry Foss	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	11.67	4.63	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Dave Hillman	Pitchers	27,34	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.67	6.32	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jay Hook	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	213.67	4.84	Average (46) — 123 of 159 pitchers in the available 1962 rosters An earned-run average of 4.84 over 213.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Willard Hunter	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	63.00	5.57	Average (45) — 130 of 159 pitchers in the available 1962 rosters An earned-run average of 5.57 over 63.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Al Jackson	Pitchers	15	pitching	—	—	—	—	231.33	4.40	Average (49) — 98 of 159 pitchers in the available 1962 rosters An earned-run average of 4.40 over 231.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Sherman Jones	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	23.33	7.71	Below average (43) — 144 of 159 pitchers in the available 1962 rosters An earned-run average of 7.71 over 23.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Clem Labine	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.00	11.25	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Ken MacKenzie	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	80.00	4.95	Average (47) — 119 of 159 pitchers in the available 1962 rosters An earned-run average of 4.95 over 80.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Bob G. Miller	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	20.33	7.08	Average (45) — 130 of 159 pitchers in the available 1962 rosters An earned-run average of 7.08 over 20.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Bob L. Miller	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	143.67	4.89	Average (46) — 123 of 159 pitchers in the available 1962 rosters An earned-run average of 4.89 over 143.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Vinegar Bend Mizell	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	38.00	7.34	Below average (41) — 152 of 159 pitchers in the available 1962 rosters An earned-run average of 7.34 over 38.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Herb Moford	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	15.00	7.20	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Bob Moorhead	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	105.33	4.53	Average (48) — 109 of 159 pitchers in the available 1962 rosters An earned-run average of 4.53 over 105.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Chris Cannizzaro	Catchers	8	batting	133	32	0	.241	—	—	Average (47) — 227 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 133 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Harry Chiti	Catchers	44	batting	41	8	0	.195	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Choo-Choo Coleman	Catchers	17	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Joe Ginsberg	Catchers	12	batting	5	0	0	.000	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Hobie Landrith	Catchers	5	batting	45	13	1	.289	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Joe Pignatano	Catchers	5	batting	56	13	0	.232	—	—	Average (48) — 204 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 56 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Sammy Taylor	Catchers	16	batting	158	35	3	.222	—	—	Average (46) — 252 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 158 at-bats and 3 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ed Bouchee	Infielders	11,3	batting	87	14	3	.161	—	—	Below average (42) — 297 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 87 at-bats and 3 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Elio Chacón	Infielders	7	batting	368	87	2	.236	—	—	Average (45) — 270 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 368 at-bats and 2 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Cliff Cook	Infielders	6	batting	112	26	2	.232	—	—	Average (47) — 227 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 112 at-bats and 2 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Sammy Drake	Infielders	12	batting	52	10	0	.192	—	—	Average (46) — 252 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 52 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Rick Herrscher	Infielders	6	batting	50	11	1	.220	—	—	Average (48) — 204 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 50 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Gil Hodges	Infielders	14	batting	127	32	9	.252	—	—	Average (52) — 123 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 127 at-bats and 9 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Rod Kanehl	Infielders	10	batting	351	87	4	.248	—	—	Average (48) — 204 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 351 at-bats and 4 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ed Kranepool	Infielders	21	batting	6	1	0	.167	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jim Marshall	Infielders	6	batting	32	11	3	.344	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Félix Mantilla	Infielders	18	batting	466	128	11	.275	—	—	Average (54) — 83 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 466 at-bats and 11 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Charlie Neal	Infielders	4	batting	508	132	11	.260	—	—	Average (51) — 143 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 508 at-bats and 11 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Marv Throneberry	Infielders	2	batting	357	87	16	.244	—	—	Average (50) — 159 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 357 at-bats and 16 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Don Zimmer	Infielders	17	batting	52	4	0	.077	—	—	Below average (39) — 305 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 52 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Richie Ashburn	Outfielders	1	batting	389	119	7	.306	—	—	Average (58) — 29 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 389 at-bats and 7 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Gus Bell	Outfielders	3	batting	101	15	1	.149	—	—	Below average (39) — 305 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 101 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Joe Christopher	Outfielders	23	batting	271	66	6	.244	—	—	Average (48) — 204 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 271 at-bats and 6 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
John DeMerit	Outfielders	29	batting	16	3	1	.188	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jim Hickman	Outfielders	9	batting	392	96	13	.245	—	—	Average (49) — 179 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 392 at-bats and 13 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Bobby Gene Smith	Outfielders	16	batting	22	3	0	.136	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Frank Thomas	Outfielders	25	batting	571	152	34	.266	—	—	Average (56) — 55 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 571 at-bats and 34 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Gene Woodling	Outfielders	11	batting	190	52	5	.274	—	—	Average (53) — 102 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 190 at-bats and 5 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.

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Exhibition rules use nine hitters, including a DH, and one pitcher. The numbered slots are the batting order. Pick each player once. Opponent: 1962 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1962 New York Mets season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:34:15.729691+00:00. Source material is under CC BY-SA 4.0. We grouped roster entries, excluded staff, joined stats by Wikipedia page title, converted baseball innings notation to outs, and derived approximate ratings and simulated outcomes. No official affiliation.