1974 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
Jack Aker	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	41.33	3.48	Average (52) — 72 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 3.48 over 41.33 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.
Bob Apodaca	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	103.00	3.50	Average (52) — 72 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 3.50 over 103.00 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 Cram	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	22.33	1.61	Average (55) — 44 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 1.61 over 22.33 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.
Nino Espinosa	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.00	5.00	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.
Jerry Koosman	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	265.00	3.36	Average (55) — 44 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 3.36 over 265.00 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	—	—	—	—	265.33	2.41	Strong (63) — 2 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 2.41 over 265.33 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	—	—	—	—	88.67	4.16	Average (49) — 110 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 4.16 over 88.67 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 Miller	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	78.00	3.58	Average (52) — 72 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 3.58 over 78.00 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.
Harry Parker	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	131.00	3.92	Average (50) — 97 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 3.92 over 131.00 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	—	—	—	—	103.00	3.41	Average (53) — 59 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 3.41 over 103.00 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	—	—	—	—	232.00	3.20	Average (56) — 34 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 3.20 over 232.00 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.
Randy Sterling	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.33	4.82	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.
George Stone	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	77.00	5.03	Below average (44) — 166 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 5.03 over 77.00 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.
John Strohmayer	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	1.00	0.00	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.
Craig Swan	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	30.33	4.45	Average (48) — 129 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 4.45 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.
Hank Webb	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	10.00	7.20	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	142	30	0	.211	—	—	Below average (44) — 339 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 142 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.
Jerry Grote	Catchers	15	batting	319	82	5	.257	—	—	Average (51) — 166 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 319 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.
Ike Hampton	Catchers	20	batting	4	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.
Ron Hodges	Catchers	42	batting	136	30	4	.221	—	—	Average (47) — 274 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 136 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.
Ken Boswell	Infielders	12	batting	222	48	2	.216	—	—	Below average (44) — 339 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 222 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.
Wayne Garrett	Infielders	11	batting	522	117	13	.224	—	—	Average (46) — 293 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 522 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.
Bud Harrelson	Infielders	3	batting	331	75	1	.227	—	—	Below average (44) — 339 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 331 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.
Ted Martínez	Infielders	23	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Félix Millán	Infielders	17	batting	518	139	1	.268	—	—	Average (52) — 147 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 518 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.
John Milner	Infielders	28	batting	507	128	20	.252	—	—	Average (53) — 123 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 507 at-bats and 20 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.
Brock Pemberton	Infielders	2	batting	22	4	0	.182	—	—	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.
Rich Puig	Infielders	6	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.
George Theodore	Infielders	9	batting	76	12	1	.158	—	—	Below average (42) — 377 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 76 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.
Benny Ayala	Outfielders	18	batting	68	16	2	.235	—	—	Average (49) — 216 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 68 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.
Bruce Boisclair	Outfielders	26	batting	12	3	0	.250	—	—	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 Gosger	Outfielders	19	batting	33	3	0	.091	—	—	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.
Don Hahn	Outfielders	25	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Cleon Jones	Outfielders	21	batting	461	130	13	.282	—	—	Average (57) — 51 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 461 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.
Ed Kranepool	Outfielders	7	batting	217	65	4	.300	—	—	Average (57) — 51 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 217 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.
Dave Schneck	Outfielders	16	batting	254	52	5	.205	—	—	Below average (43) — 365 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 254 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.
Rusty Staub	Outfielders	4	batting	561	145	19	.258	—	—	Average (53) — 123 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 561 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: 1974 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1974 New York Mets season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:40:02.862148+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.