1997 New York Mets

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Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1999 New York Mets	97–66	23	23
1998 New York Mets	88–74	30	19
1997 New York Mets · Current season	88–74	24	21
1996 New York Mets	71–91	23	17
1995 New York Mets	69–75	23	22

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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
Juan Acevedo	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.59	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.
Brian Bohanon	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	94.33	3.82	Average (54) — 65 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 3.82 over 94.33 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.
Toby Borland	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.08	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.
Mark Clark	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	142.00	4.25	Average (53) — 76 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 4.25 over 142.00 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.
Joe Crawford	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.30	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 Franco	Pitchers	31	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.
Pete Harnisch	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	25.67	8.06	Below average (44) — 239 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 8.06 over 25.67 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.
Jason Isringhausen	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	29.67	7.58	Below average (44) — 239 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 7.58 over 29.67 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.
Bobby Jones	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	193.33	3.63	Average (57) — 31 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 3.63 over 193.33 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.
Ricardo Jordan	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.33	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.
Takashi Kashiwada	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.31	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.
Cory Lidle	Pitchers	11	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.53	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.
Barry Manuel	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.26	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.
Greg McMichael	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.98	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 Mlicki	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	193.67	4.00	Average (55) — 57 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 4.00 over 193.67 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.
Yorkis Pérez	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	8.31	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.
Rick Reed	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	208.33	2.89	Strong (61) — 9 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 2.89 over 208.33 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.
Armando Reynoso	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	91.33	4.53	Average (51) — 117 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 4.53 over 91.33 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.
Mel Rojas	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.13	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.
Ricky Trlicek	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	8.00	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.
Turk Wendell	Pitchers	99	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.96	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.
Alberto Castillo	Catchers	30	batting	59	12	0	.203	—	—	Average (45) — 381 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 59 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.
Todd Hundley	Catchers	9	batting	417	114	30	.273	—	—	Average (56) — 66 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 417 at-bats and 30 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.
Todd Pratt	Catchers	43	batting	106	30	2	.283	—	—	Average (52) — 157 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 106 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.
Manny Alexander	Infielders	6	batting	149	37	2	.248	—	—	Average (48) — 295 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 149 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.
Edgardo Alfonzo	Infielders	13	batting	518	163	10	.315	—	—	Average (59) — 35 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 518 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.
Carlos Baerga	Infielders	8	batting	467	131	9	.281	—	—	Average (53) — 132 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 467 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.
Matt Franco	Infielders	15	batting	163	45	5	.276	—	—	Average (52) — 157 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 163 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.
Shawn Gilbert	Infielders	12	batting	22	3	1	.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.
Jason Hardtke	Infielders	19	batting	56	15	2	.268	—	—	Average (51) — 193 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 56 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.
Luis López	Infielders	17	batting	178	48	1	.270	—	—	Average (50) — 233 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 178 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 Morgan	Infielders	10	batting	1	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.
John Olerud	Infielders	5	batting	524	154	22	.294	—	—	Average (57) — 51 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 524 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.
Rey Ordóñez	Infielders	0	batting	356	77	1	.216	—	—	Below average (40) — 441 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 356 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.
Roberto Petagine	Infielders	10	batting	15	1	0	.067	—	—	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.
Steve Bieser	Outfielders	29	batting	69	17	0	.246	—	—	Average (48) — 295 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 69 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.
Carl Everett	Outfielders	3	batting	443	110	14	.248	—	—	Average (48) — 295 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 443 at-bats and 14 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.
Bernard Gilkey	Outfielders	23	batting	518	129	18	.249	—	—	Average (49) — 262 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 518 at-bats and 18 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.
Butch Huskey	Outfielders	42	batting	471	135	24	.287	—	—	Average (57) — 51 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 471 at-bats and 24 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.
Lance Johnson	Outfielders	1	batting	265	82	1	.309	—	—	Average (56) — 66 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 265 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.
Brian McRae	Outfielders	56	batting	145	36	5	.248	—	—	Average (49) — 262 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 145 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.
Carlos Mendoza	Outfielders	6	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.
Alex Ochoa	Outfielders	22	batting	238	58	3	.244	—	—	Average (46) — 358 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 238 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.
Gary Thurman	Outfielders	10	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.
Andy Tomberlin	Outfielders	33	batting	7	2	0	.286	—	—	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.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1997 New York Mets season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T08:20:27.613663+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.