1981 New York Mets

Franchise seasons · 1980s 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
1983 New York Mets	68–94	25	15
1982 New York Mets	65–97	22	18
1981 New York Mets · Current season	41–62	19	19
1980 New York Mets	67–95	23	17
1979 New York Mets	63–99	19	20

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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
Neil Allen	Pitchers	13	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.97	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.
Dan Boitano	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.51	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.
Pete Falcone	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	95.33	2.55	Average (57) — 19 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 2.55 over 95.33 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.
Greg Harris	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	68.67	4.46	Average (46) — 172 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 4.46 over 68.67 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.
Tom Hausman	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.18	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.
Randy Jones	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	59.33	4.85	Average (45) — 183 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 4.85 over 59.33 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.
Terry Leach	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.55	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.
Tim Leary	Pitchers	38	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Ed Lynch	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	80.33	2.91	Average (54) — 46 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 2.91 over 80.33 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.
Mike Marshall	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.61	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.
Dyar Miller	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.29	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.
Jesse Orosco	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.56	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.
Charlie Puleo	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.33	0.00	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.
Jeff Reardon	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.45	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 Roberts	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	15.33	9.39	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.
Mike Scott	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	136.00	3.90	Average (49) — 125 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 3.90 over 136.00 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.
Ray Searage	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.68	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.
Craig Swan	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.67	3.29	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.
Pat Zachry	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	139.00	4.14	Average (47) — 158 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 4.14 over 139.00 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.
Ron Hodges	Catchers	42	batting	43	13	1	.302	—	—	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.
John Stearns	Catchers	12	batting	273	74	1	.271	—	—	Average (52) — 121 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 273 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.
Alex Treviño	Catchers	6	batting	149	39	0	.262	—	—	Average (50) — 183 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 149 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.
Wally Backman	Infielders	6	batting	36	10	0	.278	—	—	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.
Bob Bailor	Infielders	4	batting	81	23	0	.284	—	—	Average (52) — 121 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 81 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.
Hubie Brooks	Infielders	7	batting	358	110	4	.307	—	—	Average (59) — 19 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 358 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.
Mike Cubbage	Infielders	3	batting	80	17	1	.213	—	—	Average (47) — 270 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 80 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.
Doug Flynn	Infielders	23	batting	325	72	1	.222	—	—	Below average (44) — 344 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 325 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.
Ron Gardenhire	Infielders	19	batting	48	13	0	.271	—	—	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.
Brian Giles	Infielders	15,17	batting	7	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.
Mike Jorgensen	Infielders	22	batting	122	25	3	.205	—	—	Average (45) — 325 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 122 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.
Dave Kingman	Infielders	26	batting	353	78	22	.221	—	—	Average (49) — 206 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 353 at-bats and 22 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.
Rusty Staub	Infielders	10	batting	161	51	5	.317	—	—	Average (59) — 19 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 161 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.
Frank Taveras	Infielders	11	batting	283	65	0	.230	—	—	Average (45) — 325 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 283 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.
Mike Howard	Outfielders	15	batting	24	4	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.
Lee Mazzilli	Outfielders	16	batting	324	74	6	.228	—	—	Average (46) — 309 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 324 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.
Ellis Valentine	Outfielders	17	batting	169	35	5	.207	—	—	Average (45) — 325 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 169 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.
Mookie Wilson	Outfielders	1	batting	328	89	3	.271	—	—	Average (52) — 121 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 328 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.
Joel Youngblood	Outfielders	18	batting	143	50	4	.350	—	—	Strong (62) — 8 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 143 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.

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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: 1981 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1981 New York Mets season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:02:51.167919+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.