1979 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
Neil Allen	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.55	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.
Juan Berenguer	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	30.67	2.93	Average (54) — 53 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 2.93 over 30.67 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.
Dwight Bernard	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.70	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.
Ray Burris	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	21.67	3.32	Average (52) — 84 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 3.32 over 21.67 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.
Dock Ellis	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	85.00	6.04	Below average (40) — 201 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 6.04 over 85.00 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.
Pete Falcone	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	184.00	4.16	Average (50) — 113 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 4.16 over 184.00 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.
Ed Glynn	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.00	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.
Andy Hassler	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	80.33	3.70	Average (52) — 84 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 3.70 over 80.33 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.
Tom Hausman	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	78.67	2.75	Average (57) — 22 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 2.75 over 78.67 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.
Roy Lee Jackson	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.20	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.
Kevin Kobel	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	161.67	3.51	Average (55) — 43 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 3.51 over 161.67 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.
Skip Lockwood	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.49	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.
Dale Murray	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	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.
Jesse Orosco	Pitchers	61,47	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.89	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.
John Pacella	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.33	4.41	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.
Jeff Reardon	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.74	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.
Mike Scott	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	52.33	5.33	Average (45) — 165 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 5.33 over 52.33 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.
Craig Swan	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	251.33	3.29	Average (57) — 22 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 3.29 over 251.33 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.
Wayne Twitchell	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.23	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.
Pat Zachry	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	42.67	3.59	Average (52) — 84 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 3.59 over 42.67 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.
Ron Hodges	Catchers	42	batting	86	14	0	.163	—	—	Below average (41) — 403 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 86 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.
John Stearns	Catchers	12	batting	538	131	9	.243	—	—	Average (47) — 306 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 538 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.
Alex Treviño	Catchers	6	batting	207	56	0	.271	—	—	Average (50) — 220 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 207 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.
Kelvin Chapman	Infielders	10	batting	80	12	0	.150	—	—	Below average (40) — 413 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 80 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.
Sergio Ferrer	Infielders	1	batting	9	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.
Doug Flynn	Infielders	23	batting	555	135	4	.243	—	—	Average (46) — 331 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 555 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.
Tim Foli	Infielders	19	batting	7	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.
Richie Hebner	Infielders	3	batting	473	127	10	.268	—	—	Average (52) — 161 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 473 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.
Ed Kranepool	Infielders	7	batting	155	36	2	.232	—	—	Average (46) — 331 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 155 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.
Willie Montañez	Infielders	25	batting	410	96	5	.234	—	—	Average (45) — 346 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 410 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.
Frank Taveras	Infielders	11	batting	635	167	1	.263	—	—	Average (49) — 252 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 635 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.
Bruce Boisclair	Outfielders	4	batting	98	18	0	.184	—	—	Below average (42) — 396 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 98 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.
José Cardenal	Outfielders	6	batting	37	11	2	.297	—	—	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.
Gil Flores	Outfielders	17	batting	93	18	1	.194	—	—	Below average (44) — 368 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 93 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.
Steve Henderson	Outfielders	5	batting	350	107	5	.306	—	—	Average (57) — 54 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 350 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.
Elliott Maddox	Outfielders	21	batting	224	60	1	.268	—	—	Average (50) — 220 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 224 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.
Lee Mazzilli	Outfielders	16	batting	597	181	15	.303	—	—	Average (58) — 47 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 597 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.
Dan Norman	Outfielders	8	batting	110	27	3	.245	—	—	Average (49) — 252 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 110 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.
Joel Youngblood	Outfielders	18	batting	590	162	16	.275	—	—	Average (53) — 133 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 590 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.

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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: 1979 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1979 New York Mets season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:13:52.751926+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.