1998 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
2000 New York Mets	94–68	28	20
1999 New York Mets	97–66	23	23
1998 New York Mets · Current season	88–74	30	19
1997 New York Mets	88–74	24	21
1996 New York Mets	71–91	23	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
Rigo Beltrán	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.38	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.
Willie Blair	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	28.67	3.14	Average (53) — 87 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 3.14 over 28.67 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.
Brian Bohanon	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	54.33	3.15	Average (55) — 52 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 3.15 over 54.33 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.
Brad Clontz	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	9.00	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.
Dennis Cook	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.38	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	31,45	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.62	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 Hudek	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.00	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.
Bobby Jones	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	195.33	4.05	Average (53) — 87 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 4.05 over 195.33 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.
Al Leiter	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	193.00	2.47	Strong (63) — 4 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 2.47 over 193.00 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.
Greg McMichael	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.02	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	—	—	—	—	57.00	5.68	Average (46) — 228 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 5.68 over 57.00 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.
Hideo Nomo	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	89.67	4.82	Average (49) — 173 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 4.82 over 89.67 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.
Bill Pulsipher	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.91	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	—	—	—	—	212.33	3.48	Average (57) — 27 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 3.48 over 212.33 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	—	—	—	—	68.33	3.82	Average (53) — 87 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 3.82 over 68.33 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	—	—	—	—	—	6.05	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 Tam	Pitchers	36,38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.23	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	—	—	—	—	—	2.93	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.
Masato Yoshii	Pitchers	21,29	pitching	—	—	—	—	171.67	3.93	Average (54) — 63 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 3.93 over 171.67 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.
Alberto Castillo	Catchers	30	batting	83	17	2	.205	—	—	Average (46) — 321 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 83 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.
Jorge Fábregas	Catchers	12	batting	32	6	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.
Mike Piazza	Catchers	31	batting	394	137	23	.348	—	—	Strong (67) — 3 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 394 at-bats and 23 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	7	batting	69	19	2	.275	—	—	Average (51) — 175 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 69 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.
Tim Spehr	Catchers	33	batting	51	7	0	.137	—	—	Below average (43) — 376 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 51 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 Wilkins	Catchers	39	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.
Edgardo Alfonzo	Infielders	13	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.
Carlos Baerga	Infielders	8	batting	511	136	7	.266	—	—	Average (50) — 210 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 511 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.
Matt Franco	Infielders	15	batting	161	44	1	.273	—	—	Average (51) — 175 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 161 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.
Shawn Gilbert	Infielders	12	batting	3	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.
Todd Haney	Infielders	18	batting	3	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 Kinkade	Infielders	33	batting	2	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.
Luis López	Infielders	17	batting	266	67	2	.252	—	—	Average (48) — 254 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 266 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.
Ralph Milliard	Infielders	26	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	557	197	22	.354	—	—	Strong (68) — 2 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 557 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	10	batting	505	124	1	.246	—	—	Average (46) — 321 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 505 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.
Craig Paquette	Infielders	18	batting	19	5	0	.263	—	—	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 Tatum	Infielders	19	batting	50	9	2	.180	—	—	Average (46) — 321 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 50 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.
Benny Agbayani	Outfielders	39	batting	15	2	0	.133	—	—	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.
Jermaine Allensworth	Outfielders	23	batting	54	11	2	.204	—	—	Average (47) — 286 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 54 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.
Rich Becker	Outfielders	6	batting	100	19	3	.190	—	—	Below average (44) — 361 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 100 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.
Bernard Gilkey	Outfielders	23	batting	264	60	4	.227	—	—	Average (45) — 340 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 264 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.
Lenny Harris	Outfielders	19	batting	168	39	6	.232	—	—	Average (48) — 254 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 168 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.
Todd Hundley	Outfielders	9	batting	124	20	3	.161	—	—	Below average (41) — 397 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 124 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.
Butch Huskey	Outfielders	42	batting	369	93	13	.252	—	—	Average (50) — 210 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 369 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.
Wayne Kirby	Outfielders	11	batting	31	6	0	.194	—	—	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 McRae	Outfielders	56	batting	552	146	21	.264	—	—	Average (52) — 150 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 552 at-bats and 21 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.
Jay Payton	Outfielders	25	batting	22	7	0	.218	—	—	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.
Tony Phillips	Outfielders	6	batting	188	42	3	.223	—	—	Average (45) — 340 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 188 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.
Preston Wilson	Outfielders	11	batting	20	6	0	.300	—	—	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, 1998 New York Mets season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T08:09:53.382474+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.