1965 New York Mets

Franchise seasons · 1960s seasons

Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.

Roster and season statistics

Only players appear here. Staff are excluded from lineup choices. — means the source has no usable value. 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
Larry Bearnarth	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.60	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.
Jim Bethke	Pitchers	41,42	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.28	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.
Galen Cisco	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	112.33	4.49	Average (45) — 120 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 4.49 over 112.33 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.
Dave Eilers	Pitchers	38	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.
Jack Fisher	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	253.67	3.94	Average (48) — 97 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 3.94 over 253.67 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.
Rob Gardner	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	28.00	3.21	Average (52) — 57 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 3.21 over 28.00 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.
Al Jackson	Pitchers	15	pitching	—	—	—	—	205.33	4.34	Average (45) — 120 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 4.34 over 205.33 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.
Gary Kroll	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	87.00	4.45	Average (46) — 113 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 4.45 over 87.00 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.
Frank Lary	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	57.33	2.98	Average (54) — 33 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 2.98 over 57.33 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.
Tug McGraw	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	97.67	3.32	Average (53) — 44 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 3.32 over 97.67 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.
Larry Miller	Pitchers	16,35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.02	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.
Bob Moorhead	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.40	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 Musgraves	Pitchers	34,36	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.00	0.56	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.
Tom Parsons	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	90.67	4.67	Average (45) — 120 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 4.67 over 90.67 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.
Dennis Ribant	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.82	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.
Gordie Richardson	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.78	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.
Dick Selma	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	26.67	3.71	Average (50) — 77 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 3.71 over 26.67 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.
Warren Spahn	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	126.00	4.36	Average (46) — 113 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 4.36 over 126.00 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.
Darrell Sutherland	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.81	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.
Carl Willey	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	28.00	4.18	Average (49) — 87 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 4.18 over 28.00 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.
Yogi Berra	Catchers	8	batting	9	2	0	.222	—	—	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.
Chris Cannizzaro	Catchers	5	batting	251	46	0	.183	—	—	Below average (40) — 266 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 251 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.
Jesse Gonder	Catchers	12	batting	105	25	4	.238	—	—	Average (51) — 123 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 105 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.
Greg Goossen	Catchers	10	batting	31	9	1	.290	—	—	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.
Jimmie Schaffer	Catchers	17	batting	37	5	0	.135	—	—	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 Stephenson	Catchers	49	batting	121	26	4	.215	—	—	Average (48) — 178 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 121 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.
Hawk Taylor	Catchers	19	batting	46	7	4	.152	—	—	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.
Kevin Collins	Infielders	10	batting	23	4	0	.174	—	—	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.
Bud Harrelson	Infielders	3	batting	37	4	0	.108	—	—	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.
Chuck Hiller	Infielders	2	batting	286	68	5	.238	—	—	Average (49) — 162 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 286 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.
Ron Hunt	Infielders	33	batting	196	47	1	.240	—	—	Average (49) — 162 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 196 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.
Bobby Klaus	Infielders	6	batting	288	55	2	.191	—	—	Below average (41) — 262 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 288 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.
Ed Kranepool	Infielders	7	batting	525	133	10	.253	—	—	Average (52) — 104 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 525 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.
Roy McMillan	Infielders	11	batting	528	128	1	.242	—	—	Average (48) — 178 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 528 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.
Charley Smith	Infielders	1	batting	499	122	16	.244	—	—	Average (52) — 104 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 499 at-bats and 16 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.
Joe Christopher	Outfielders	23	batting	437	109	5	.249	—	—	Average (50) — 140 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 437 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.
Billy Cowan	Outfielders	3	batting	156	28	3	.179	—	—	Below average (43) — 247 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 156 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.
Jim Hickman	Outfielders	9	batting	369	87	15	.236	—	—	Average (51) — 123 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 369 at-bats and 15 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.
Cleon Jones	Outfielders	21,34	batting	74	11	1	.149	—	—	Below average (43) — 247 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 74 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.
Gary Kolb	Outfielders	18	batting	90	15	1	.167	—	—	Below average (43) — 247 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 90 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.
Johnny Lewis	Outfielders	24	batting	477	117	15	.245	—	—	Average (52) — 104 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 477 at-bats and 15 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.
Danny Napoleon	Outfielders	16,48	batting	97	14	0	.144	—	—	Below average (40) — 266 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 97 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.
Ron Swoboda	Outfielders	14	batting	399	91	19	.228	—	—	Average (50) — 140 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 399 at-bats and 19 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.

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Exhibition rules use nine hitters, including a DH, and one pitcher. The numbered slots are the batting order. Pick each player once. Opponent: 1965 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1965 New York Mets season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:21:38.452296+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.