1972 New York Mets

Franchise seasons · 1970s 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
Buzz Capra	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	53.00	4.58	Average (45) — 158 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 4.58 over 53.00 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.
Danny Frisella	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	67.33	3.34	Average (51) — 97 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 3.34 over 67.33 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 Gentry	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	164.00	4.01	Average (46) — 146 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 4.01 over 164.00 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.
Jerry Koosman	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	163.00	4.14	Average (45) — 158 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 4.14 over 163.00 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.
Jon Matlack	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	244.00	2.32	Average (59) — 11 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 2.32 over 244.00 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.
Jim McAndrew	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	160.67	2.80	Average (55) — 38 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 2.80 over 160.67 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.
Tug McGraw	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	106.00	1.70	Strong (61) — 7 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 1.70 over 106.00 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.
Tommy Moore	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.33	2.92	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 Rauch	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	27.00	5.00	Average (46) — 146 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 5.00 over 27.00 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.
Ray Sadecki	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	75.67	3.09	Average (52) — 79 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 3.09 over 75.67 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.
Tom Seaver	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	262.00	2.92	Average (55) — 38 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 2.92 over 262.00 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.
Brent Strom	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	30.33	6.82	Below average (41) — 182 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 6.82 over 30.33 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.
Chuck Taylor	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	31.00	5.52	Below average (44) — 166 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 5.52 over 31.00 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.
Hank Webb	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	18.33	4.42	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.
Duffy Dyer	Catchers	10	batting	325	75	8	.231	—	—	Average (49) — 216 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 325 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.
Jerry Grote	Catchers	15	batting	205	43	3	.210	—	—	Average (46) — 290 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 205 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.
Joe Nolan	Catchers	35	batting	10	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.
Lute Barnes	Infielders	1	batting	72	17	0	.236	—	—	Average (49) — 216 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 72 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.
Jim Beauchamp	Infielders	5,24	batting	120	29	5	.242	—	—	Average (52) — 130 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 120 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.
Ken Boswell	Infielders	12	batting	355	75	9	.211	—	—	Average (46) — 290 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 355 at-bats and 9 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 Fregosi	Infielders	2	batting	340	79	5	.232	—	—	Average (48) — 244 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 340 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.
Wayne Garrett	Infielders	11	batting	298	69	2	.232	—	—	Average (48) — 244 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 298 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.
Bud Harrelson	Infielders	3	batting	418	90	1	.215	—	—	Below average (44) — 345 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 418 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 Kranepool	Infielders	7	batting	327	88	8	.269	—	—	Average (55) — 77 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 327 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.
Ted Martínez	Infielders	17	batting	330	74	1	.224	—	—	Average (46) — 290 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 330 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.
Bill Sudakis	Infielders	9	batting	49	7	1	.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.
Tommie Agee	Outfielders	20	batting	422	96	13	.227	—	—	Average (49) — 216 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 422 at-bats and 13 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 Hahn	Outfielders	25	batting	37	6	0	.162	—	—	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.
Cleon Jones	Outfielders	21	batting	375	92	5	.245	—	—	Average (50) — 183 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 375 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.
Dave Marshall	Outfielders	18	batting	156	39	4	.250	—	—	Average (52) — 130 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 156 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.
Willie Mays	Outfielders	24	batting	195	52	8	.267	—	—	Average (55) — 77 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 195 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.
John Milner	Outfielders	28	batting	362	86	17	.238	—	—	Average (52) — 130 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 362 at-bats and 17 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.
Dave Schneck	Outfielders	16	batting	123	23	3	.187	—	—	Average (45) — 320 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 123 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.
Rusty Staub	Outfielders	4	batting	239	70	9	.293	—	—	Average (59) — 36 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 239 at-bats and 9 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: 1972 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1972 New York Mets season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T15:30:07.771751+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.