1966 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
Gerry Arrigo	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	43.33	3.74	Average (50) — 79 of 160 pitchers in the available 1966 rosters An earned-run average of 3.74 over 43.33 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.
Larry Bearnarth	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.45	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 Eilers	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.67	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	—	—	—	—	230.00	3.68	Average (51) — 73 of 160 pitchers in the available 1966 rosters An earned-run average of 3.68 over 230.00 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.
Bob Friend	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	86.00	4.40	Average (47) — 116 of 160 pitchers in the available 1966 rosters An earned-run average of 4.40 over 86.00 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.
Rob Gardner	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	133.67	5.12	Below average (42) — 148 of 160 pitchers in the available 1966 rosters An earned-run average of 5.12 over 133.67 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.
Dallas Green	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.40	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.
Jack Hamilton	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	148.67	3.93	Average (49) — 95 of 160 pitchers in the available 1966 rosters An earned-run average of 3.93 over 148.67 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 Hepler	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.52	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.
Tug McGraw	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	62.33	5.34	Below average (43) — 142 of 160 pitchers in the available 1966 rosters An earned-run average of 5.34 over 62.33 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.
Larry Miller	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.33	7.56	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.
Dennis Ribant	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	188.33	3.20	Average (54) — 39 of 160 pitchers in the available 1966 rosters An earned-run average of 3.20 over 188.33 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.
Gordie Richardson	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	9.16	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 Rusteck	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	24.00	3.00	Average (52) — 64 of 160 pitchers in the available 1966 rosters An earned-run average of 3.00 over 24.00 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.
Nolan Ryan	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.00	15.00	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.
Dick Selma	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	80.67	4.24	Average (48) — 106 of 160 pitchers in the available 1966 rosters An earned-run average of 4.24 over 80.67 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.
Bob Shaw	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	167.67	3.92	Average (49) — 95 of 160 pitchers in the available 1966 rosters An earned-run average of 3.92 over 167.67 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.
Darrell Sutherland	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.87	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.
Ralph Terry	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.74	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.
Choo-Choo Coleman	Catchers	20	batting	16	3	0	.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.
Greg Goossen	Catchers	10	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.
Jerry Grote	Catchers	15	batting	317	75	3	.237	—	—	Average (47) — 223 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 317 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.
John Stephenson	Catchers	12	batting	143	28	1	.196	—	—	Below average (43) — 284 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 143 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.
Hawk Taylor	Catchers	19	batting	109	19	3	.174	—	—	Below average (43) — 284 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 109 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.
Ken Boyer	Infielders	14	batting	496	132	14	.266	—	—	Average (54) — 83 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 496 at-bats and 14 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 Bressoud	Infielders	1	batting	405	91	10	.225	—	—	Average (47) — 223 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 405 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.
Bud Harrelson	Infielders	3	batting	99	22	0	.222	—	—	Average (47) — 223 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 99 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.
Chuck Hiller	Infielders	2	batting	254	71	2	.280	—	—	Average (54) — 83 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 254 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.
Ron Hunt	Infielders	33	batting	479	138	3	.288	—	—	Average (56) — 58 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 479 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.
Ed Kranepool	Infielders	7	batting	464	118	16	.254	—	—	Average (53) — 95 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 464 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.
Roy McMillan	Infielders	11	batting	220	47	1	.214	—	—	Below average (44) — 270 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 220 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.
Dick Stuart	Infielders	17	batting	87	19	4	.218	—	—	Average (49) — 178 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 87 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.
Larry Elliot	Outfielders	42	batting	199	49	5	.246	—	—	Average (50) — 152 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 199 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.
Shaun Fitzmaurice	Outfielders	5	batting	13	2	0	.154	—	—	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 Hickman	Outfielders	9,27	batting	160	38	4	.238	—	—	Average (49) — 178 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 160 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.
Cleon Jones	Outfielders	21	batting	495	136	8	.275	—	—	Average (55) — 70 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 495 at-bats and 8 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	166	32	5	.193	—	—	Below average (44) — 270 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 166 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.
Al Luplow	Outfielders	18	batting	334	84	7	.251	—	—	Average (51) — 127 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 334 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.
Billy Murphy	Outfielders	23	batting	135	31	3	.230	—	—	Average (48) — 198 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 135 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.
Danny Napoleon	Outfielders	48	batting	33	7	0	.212	—	—	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.
Ron Swoboda	Outfielders	4	batting	342	76	8	.222	—	—	Average (46) — 238 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 342 at-bats and 8 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.
Lou Klimchock	Outfielders	6	batting	5	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.

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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: 1966 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1966 New York Mets season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:17:26.975745+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.