1989 New York Mets

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Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1991 New York Mets	77–84	22	18
1990 New York Mets	91–71	29	15
1989 New York Mets · Current season	87–75	22	20
1988 New York Mets	100–60	17	15
1987 New York Mets	92–70	21	18

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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
Don Aase	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.94	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.
Rick Aguilera	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.34	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.
Blaine Beatty	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.00	1.50	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.
David Cone	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	219.67	3.52	Average (54) — 62 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 3.52 over 219.67 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.
Ron Darling	Pitchers	12,15	pitching	—	—	—	—	217.33	3.52	Average (54) — 62 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 3.52 over 217.33 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.
Sid Fernandez	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	219.33	2.83	Average (59) — 14 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 2.83 over 219.33 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.
Dwight Gooden	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	118.33	2.89	Average (57) — 27 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 2.89 over 118.33 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.
Manny Hernandez	Pitchers	36	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.
Jeff Innis	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.18	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.
Terry Leach	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.22	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.
Julio Machado	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.27	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 McDowell	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.31	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.
John Mitchell	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.00	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 Musselman	Pitchers	13	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.08	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 Myers	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.35	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 Ojeda	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	192.00	3.47	Average (54) — 62 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 3.47 over 192.00 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.
Kevin Tapani	Pitchers	26	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.
Frank Viola	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	85.33	3.38	Average (53) — 77 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 3.38 over 85.33 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.
David West	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	24.33	7.40	Below average (43) — 207 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 7.40 over 24.33 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.
Wally Whitehurst	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.50	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.
Gary Carter	Catchers	8	batting	153	28	2	.183	—	—	Below average (42) — 427 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 153 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.
Phil Lombardi	Catchers	39	batting	48	11	1	.229	—	—	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.
Barry Lyons	Catchers	33	batting	235	58	3	.247	—	—	Average (49) — 250 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 235 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.
Mackey Sasser	Catchers	2	batting	182	53	1	.291	—	—	Average (54) — 107 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 182 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.
Kevin Elster	Infielders	21	batting	458	106	10	.231	—	—	Average (47) — 317 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 458 at-bats and 10 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.
Keith Hernandez	Infielders	17	batting	215	50	4	.233	—	—	Average (48) — 284 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 215 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.
Gregg Jefferies	Infielders	9	batting	508	131	12	.258	—	—	Average (52) — 161 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 508 at-bats and 12 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.
Howard Johnson	Infielders	20	batting	571	164	36	.287	—	—	Strong (62) — 18 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 571 at-bats and 36 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 Magadan	Infielders	10,29	batting	374	107	4	.286	—	—	Average (55) — 87 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 374 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.
Jeff McKnight	Infielders	15	batting	12	3	0	.250	—	—	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.
Keith Miller	Infielders	25	batting	143	33	1	.231	—	—	Average (47) — 317 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 143 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.
Tom O'Malley	Infielders	27	batting	11	6	0	.545	—	—	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.
Craig Shipley	Infielders	35	batting	7	1	0	.143	—	—	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.
Tim Teufel	Infielders	11	batting	219	56	2	.256	—	—	Average (50) — 217 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 219 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.
Mark Carreon	Outfielders	32	batting	133	41	6	.308	—	—	Average (58) — 39 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 133 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.
Lenny Dykstra	Outfielders	4	batting	159	43	3	.270	—	—	Average (53) — 132 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 159 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.
Lee Mazzilli	Outfielders	13	batting	60	11	2	.183	—	—	Average (46) — 345 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 60 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.
Kevin McReynolds	Outfielders	22	batting	545	148	22	.272	—	—	Average (57) — 56 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 545 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.
Juan Samuel	Outfielders	7	batting	333	76	3	.228	—	—	Average (46) — 345 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 333 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.
Darryl Strawberry	Outfielders	18	batting	476	107	29	.225	—	—	Average (50) — 217 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 476 at-bats and 29 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.
Lou Thornton	Outfielders	4	batting	13	4	0	.308	—	—	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.
Mookie Wilson	Outfielders	1	batting	249	51	3	.205	—	—	Below average (43) — 410 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 249 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.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1989 New York Mets season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T09:36:28.427826+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.