1968 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
Don Cardwell	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	180.00	2.95	Average (51) — 66 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 2.95 over 180.00 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.
Bill Connors	Pitchers	33,45	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	9.00	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.
Danny Frisella	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	50.67	3.91	Average (46) — 109 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 3.91 over 50.67 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.
Al Jackson	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	92.67	3.69	Average (46) — 109 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 3.69 over 92.67 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.
Cal Koonce	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.42	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.
Jerry Koosman	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	263.67	2.08	Strong (61) — 6 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 2.08 over 263.67 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.
Jim McAndrew	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	79.00	2.28	Average (55) — 32 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 2.28 over 79.00 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.
Les Rohr	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.00	4.50	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.
Nolan Ryan	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	134.00	3.09	Average (50) — 75 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 3.09 over 134.00 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.
Tom Seaver	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	278.00	2.20	Strong (60) — 9 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 2.20 over 278.00 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.
Dick Selma	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	170.33	2.75	Average (53) — 47 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 2.75 over 170.33 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.
Don Shaw	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	0.75	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.
Bill Short	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.85	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.
Ron Taylor	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.70	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.
Duffy Dyer	Catchers	10	batting	3	1	0	.333	—	—	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	404	114	3	.282	—	—	Average (57) — 44 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 404 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.
J. C. Martin	Catchers	9	batting	244	55	3	.225	—	—	Average (49) — 194 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 244 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 Boswell	Infielders	12	batting	284	74	4	.261	—	—	Average (54) — 88 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 284 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.
Jerry Buchek	Infielders	1	batting	192	35	1	.182	—	—	Below average (43) — 303 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 192 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.
Ed Charles	Infielders	5	batting	369	102	15	.276	—	—	Strong (60) — 21 of 326 batters in the available 1968 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.
Kevin Collins	Infielders	16	batting	154	31	1	.201	—	—	Average (46) — 254 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 154 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.
Greg Goossen	Infielders	10	batting	106	22	0	.208	—	—	Average (47) — 235 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 106 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.
Bud Harrelson	Infielders	3	batting	402	88	0	.219	—	—	Average (46) — 254 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 402 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.
Bob Heise	Infielders	23	batting	23	5	0	.217	—	—	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.
Mike Jorgensen	Infielders	16	batting	14	2	0	.143	—	—	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.
Ed Kranepool	Infielders	7	batting	373	86	3	.231	—	—	Average (49) — 194 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 373 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.
Phil Linz	Infielders	2	batting	258	54	0	.209	—	—	Average (45) — 276 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 258 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.
Al Weis	Infielders	6	batting	274	47	2	.172	—	—	Below average (40) — 322 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 274 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.
Tommie Agee	Outfielders	20	batting	368	80	5	.217	—	—	Average (47) — 235 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 368 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.
Don Bosch	Outfielders	17	batting	111	19	3	.171	—	—	Average (45) — 276 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 111 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.
Cleon Jones	Outfielders	21	batting	509	151	14	.297	—	—	Strong (63) — 11 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 509 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.
Art Shamsky	Outfielders	24	batting	345	82	12	.238	—	—	Average (53) — 105 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 345 at-bats and 12 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 Stahl	Outfielders	25	batting	183	43	3	.235	—	—	Average (50) — 167 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 183 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.
Ron Swoboda	Outfielders	4	batting	450	109	11	.242	—	—	Average (53) — 105 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 450 at-bats and 11 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: 1968 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1968 New York Mets season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:09:01.243232+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.