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How about we post some Mets facts that we all think nobody else knows. I'll go first.
The Mets drafted big names such as:
Billy Beane(The GM?)
Rafiel Palmero(Didn't sign)
John Olerud(Didn't sign)
Todd Jones(Didn't sign)
Aaron Rowand(Didn't sign)
David DeJesus(Didn't sign)
Garret Atkins(Didn't sign)
Now some Triva:
Jerry Koosman, who made the last out of the 1969 WS, was traded for Jesse Orosco, who made the las out of the 1986 WS.
In 1966, the Mets chose catcher Steve Chilcott as the first overall selection in the amateur draft. He became the first number one draft pick to retire without reaching the major leagues. The second pick that year was Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson.
Harry Chiti was acquired from the Cleveland Indians on April 25, 1962 for a player to be named later. The player to be named later... was Chiti. He was traded for himself.
On May 19, 2007, David Wright hit a 460 foot, 2-run home run off New York Yankees reliever Mike Myers. The home run went over Shea's bleachers into the Citi Field construction site. Radio analyst Howie Rose joked that it was the first home run in Citi Field history.
The Mets have appeared in more World Series — four —than any other expansion team in Major League Baseball history. They have won two championships, tied with the Toronto Blue Jays and Florida Marlins for the most titles among expansion teams
On October 3, 2004, the Mets played against the Montreal Expos in their last game before they became the Washington Nationals. The last out of that game was recorded by then-Expo Endy Chavez, who subsequently came to the Mets. Coincidentally, the Mets also played against the Expos in the franchise's inaugural game. Both games were contested at Shea Stadium.
The 2006 Mets were the first team in MLB history to win eight consecutive road games after scoring in the first inning of each game.
On July 16, 2006, the Mets set a franchise record by scoring 11 runs in one inning. It took place in the sixth inning against the Chicago Cubs. There were three home runs in the inning; a two-run homer by David Wright, and grand slams from both Cliff Floyd and Carlos Beltrán. The Mets sent 16 batters to the plate in the inning, which took 41 minutes to complete and started with a pop out by Chris Woodward.
In July 2006, the Mets became the third team to hit six grand slams in a month, joining the Cleveland Indians of May 1999 and the Montreal Expos in April 1996. Carlos Beltrán tied the Major League record for slams in a month with three, José Valentín hit two and Cliff Floyd hit one.
The Mets drafted big names such as:
Billy Beane(The GM?)
Rafiel Palmero(Didn't sign)
John Olerud(Didn't sign)
Todd Jones(Didn't sign)
Aaron Rowand(Didn't sign)
David DeJesus(Didn't sign)
Garret Atkins(Didn't sign)
Now some Triva:
Jerry Koosman, who made the last out of the 1969 WS, was traded for Jesse Orosco, who made the las out of the 1986 WS.
In 1966, the Mets chose catcher Steve Chilcott as the first overall selection in the amateur draft. He became the first number one draft pick to retire without reaching the major leagues. The second pick that year was Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson.
Harry Chiti was acquired from the Cleveland Indians on April 25, 1962 for a player to be named later. The player to be named later... was Chiti. He was traded for himself.
On May 19, 2007, David Wright hit a 460 foot, 2-run home run off New York Yankees reliever Mike Myers. The home run went over Shea's bleachers into the Citi Field construction site. Radio analyst Howie Rose joked that it was the first home run in Citi Field history.
The Mets have appeared in more World Series — four —than any other expansion team in Major League Baseball history. They have won two championships, tied with the Toronto Blue Jays and Florida Marlins for the most titles among expansion teams
On October 3, 2004, the Mets played against the Montreal Expos in their last game before they became the Washington Nationals. The last out of that game was recorded by then-Expo Endy Chavez, who subsequently came to the Mets. Coincidentally, the Mets also played against the Expos in the franchise's inaugural game. Both games were contested at Shea Stadium.
The 2006 Mets were the first team in MLB history to win eight consecutive road games after scoring in the first inning of each game.
On July 16, 2006, the Mets set a franchise record by scoring 11 runs in one inning. It took place in the sixth inning against the Chicago Cubs. There were three home runs in the inning; a two-run homer by David Wright, and grand slams from both Cliff Floyd and Carlos Beltrán. The Mets sent 16 batters to the plate in the inning, which took 41 minutes to complete and started with a pop out by Chris Woodward.
In July 2006, the Mets became the third team to hit six grand slams in a month, joining the Cleveland Indians of May 1999 and the Montreal Expos in April 1996. Carlos Beltrán tied the Major League record for slams in a month with three, José Valentín hit two and Cliff Floyd hit one.
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