St. Lucie Mets
The St. Lucie Mets are a Minor League Baseball team of the Florida State League (FSL) and the Low 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 FSL, of which the Mets have been members since their founding in 1988, originally competed at the Class A level before being elevated to Class A Advanced in 1990. Beginning with the 2021 season, the league will be reconfigured as a Low Single-A circuit.[2]
St. Lucie Mets Founded in 1988 Port St. Lucie, Florida | |||||
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Class | Low Single-A (from 2021) | ||||
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League | Florida State League (1988–present) | ||||
Division | South Division | ||||
Major league affiliations | |||||
Team | New York Mets (1988–present) | ||||
Minor league titles | |||||
League titles (5) |
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Division titles (6) |
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Team data | |||||
Name | St. Lucie Mets (1988–present) | ||||
Mascot | Klutch | ||||
Ballpark | Clover Park (1988–present) | ||||
Owner(s)/ Operator(s) | New York Mets | ||||
General Manager | Traer Van Allen | ||||
Manager | Rich Donnelly |
They have won the Florida State League championship five times (1988, 1996, 1998, 2003, and 2006).
Playoffs
- 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
- 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
- "Renovations to Mets' First Data Field set to begin April 1". TCPalm. Retrieved 2018-01-14.
- Cooper, J.J. (November 10, 2020). "Binghamton, Brooklyn Survive As Mets Announce Affiliates". Baseball America. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
External links
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