The St. Lucie Mets are a Minor League Baseball team of the Florida State League and the Single-A affiliate of the New York Mets. They are located in Port St. Lucie, Florida, and play their home games at Clover Park.[1] The Mets have been members of the Florida State League since their founding in 1988. They originally competed at the Class A level before being elevated to Class A-Advanced in 1990.
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| Class | Single-A (2021–present) | ||||
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| League | Florida State League (1988–present) | ||||
| Division | East Division | ||||
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| Team | New York Mets (1988–present) | ||||
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| Name | St. Lucie Mets (1988–present) | ||||
| Colors | Blue, Orange, White | ||||
| Mascot | Klutch | ||||
| Ballpark | Clover Park (1988–present) | ||||
Owner(s)/ Operator(s) | New York Mets | ||||
| General manager | Traer Van Allen | ||||
| Manager | Gilbert Gomez | ||||
for the New York Mets
In conjunction with Major League Baseball's restructuring of Minor League Baseball in 2021, the Mets were organized into the Low-A Southeast at the Low-A classification.[2] They retained their affiliation with the New York Mets.[3] In 2022, the Low-A Southeast became known as the Florida State League, the name historically used by the regional circuit prior to the 2021 reorganization, and was reclassified as a Single-A circuit.[4]
They have won the Florida State League championship six times (1988, 1996, 1998, 2003, 2006, and 2022).
Playoffs
edit- 2022: Defeated Palm Beach 2–0 in semifinals; defeated Dunedin 2–0 to win championship.
- 2016: Lost to Bradenton 2–0 in semifinals.
- 2012: Lost to Jupiter 2–1 in semifinals.
- 2011: Defeated Bradenton 2–1 in semifinals; lost to Daytona 3–1 in finals.
- 2007: Lost to Brevard County 2–1 in semifinals.
- 2006: Defeated Palm Beach 2–0 in semifinals; defeated Dunedin 3–0 to win championship.
- 2003: Defeated Jupiter 2–0 in semifinals; defeated Dunedin 3–1 to win championship.
- 2000: Lost to Daytona 2–0 in semifinals.
- 1998: Defeated Jupiter 2–0 in semifinals; defeated Tampa 3–2 to win championship.
- 1996: Defeated Vero Beach 2–0 in semifinals; defeated Clearwater 3–1 to win championship.
- 1993: Defeated Lakeland 2–1 in semifinals; lost to Clearwater 3–1 in finals.
- 1992: Lost to Osceola 2–0 in quarterfinals.
- 1991: Defeated Sarasota 2–1 in quarterfinals; lost to Clearwater 2–1 in semifinals.
- 1990: Lost to Vero Beach 2–1 in quarterfinals.
- 1989: Lost to Charlotte 2–1 in semifinals.
- 1988: Defeated Lakeland 2–1 in quarterfinals; defeated Tampa 2–0 in semifinals; defeated Osceola 2–0 to win championship.
Roster
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Notable alumni
edit- Baseball Hall of Fame alumni
- Gary Carter (2006, MGR) Inducted, 2003
- Pedro Martinez (2007-2008) Inducted, 2015
- Mike Piazza Inducted, 2016
- Notable alumni
- Rick Aguilera (1988) 3 x MLB All-Star
- Edgardo Alfonzo (1992)(2010, MGR) MLB All-Star
- Moises Alou (2008) 6 x MLB All-Star
- Jason Bay (2002, 2011–2012) 3 x MLB All-Star; 2004 NL Rookie of the Year
- Heath Bell (2000) 3 x MLB All-Star
- Carlos Beltran (2010) 9 x MLB All-Star; 1999 AL Rookie of the Year
- Jeromy Burnitz (1990) MLB All-Star
- Mike Cameron (2005) MLB All-Star
- Luis Castillo (2010) 3 x MLB All-Star
- Yoenis Cespedes (2016) 2 x MLB All-Star
- Endy Chavez (2005, 2007)
- Vince Coleman (1992) 2 x MLB All-Star; 1985 NL Rookie of the Year
- Tony Clark (2003) MLB All-Star
- David Cone (2003) 5 x MLB All-Star; 1994 NL Cy Young Award
- Michael Cuddyer (2015) 2 x MLB All-Star; 2013 NL Batting Title
- Jacob deGrom 3 x MLB All-Star; 2014 NL Rookie of the Year; 2018 NL ERA Title; 2018 NL Cy Young Award
- Octavio Dotel (1995-1997)
- Sid Fernandez (1991, 1993) MLB All-Star
- Cliff Floyd (2004, 2006) MLB All-Star
- John Franco (2003) 4 x MLB All-Star
- Darryl Hamilton (2000)
- Pete Harnisch (1996-1997) MLB All-Star
- Matt Harvey (2011) MLB All-Star
- Keith Hernandez (1989) 5 x MLB All-Star; 1979 NL Most Valuable Player
- Orlando Hernandez (2008)
- Todd Hundley (1988, 1998) 2 x MLB-All Star
- Clint Hurdle (1988-1989, MGR) 2013 NL Manager of the Year
- Jason Isringhausen (1994, 1997) 2 x MLB All-Star
- Scott Kazmir (2003)
- Doug Mientkiewicz (2005)
- Melvin Mora (1998) MLB All-Star
- Guillermo Mota (1993)
- Daniel Murphy (2007, 2010, 2015) 3 x MLB All-Star
- Angel Pagan (2002-2003, 2008–2009, 2011)
- Oliver Perez (2009-2010)
- Jose Reyes (2002, 2004, 2010) 4 x MLB All-Star; 2011 NL Batting Title
- Benito Santiago (2005) 5 x MLB All-Star; 1987 NL rookie of the Year
- Pete Schourek (1989)
- Steve Trachsel (2005)
- Justin Turner (2013) MLB All-Star
- Jose Valentin (2007-2008)
- Fernando Vina (1992) MLB All-Star
- Billy Wagner (2009) 7 x MLB All-Star
- Ty Wigginton (2004) MLB All-Star
- Preston Wilson (1996-1997) MLB All-Star
- David Wright (2003, 2011, 2015) 7 x MLB All-Star
References
edit- ^ "Renovations to Mets' First Data Field set to begin April 1". TCPalm. Retrieved 2018-01-14.
- ^ Mayo, Jonathan (February 12, 2021). "MLB Announces New Minors Teams, Leagues". Major League Baseball. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ Cooper, J.J. (November 10, 2020). "Binghamton, Brooklyn Survive As Mets Announce Affiliates". Baseball America. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
- ^ "Historical League Names to Return in 2022". Minor League Baseball. March 16, 2022. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
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