1981 New York Mets

Franchise seasons · 1980s 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	13	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.97	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.
Dan Boitano	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.51	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.
Pete Falcone	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	95.33	2.55	Average (57) — 19 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 2.55 over 95.33 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.
Greg Harris	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	68.67	4.46	Average (46) — 172 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 4.46 over 68.67 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 Hausman	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.18	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.
Randy Jones	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	59.33	4.85	Average (45) — 183 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 4.85 over 59.33 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.
Terry Leach	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.55	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.
Tim Leary	Pitchers	38	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Ed Lynch	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	80.33	2.91	Average (54) — 46 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 2.91 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.
Mike Marshall	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.61	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.
Dyar Miller	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.29	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	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.56	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.
Charlie Puleo	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.33	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.
Jeff Reardon	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.45	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 Roberts	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	15.33	9.39	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	—	—	—	—	136.00	3.90	Average (49) — 125 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 3.90 over 136.00 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 Searage	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.68	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	—	—	—	—	13.67	3.29	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	—	—	—	—	139.00	4.14	Average (47) — 158 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 4.14 over 139.00 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.
Ron Hodges	Catchers	42	batting	43	13	1	.302	—	—	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.
John Stearns	Catchers	12	batting	273	74	1	.271	—	—	Average (52) — 121 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 273 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.
Alex Treviño	Catchers	6	batting	149	39	0	.262	—	—	Average (50) — 183 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 149 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.
Wally Backman	Infielders	6	batting	36	10	0	.278	—	—	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.
Bob Bailor	Infielders	4	batting	81	23	0	.284	—	—	Average (52) — 121 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 81 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.
Hubie Brooks	Infielders	7	batting	358	110	4	.307	—	—	Average (59) — 19 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 358 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.
Mike Cubbage	Infielders	3	batting	80	17	1	.213	—	—	Average (47) — 270 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 80 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.
Doug Flynn	Infielders	23	batting	325	72	1	.222	—	—	Below average (44) — 344 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 325 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.
Ron Gardenhire	Infielders	19	batting	48	13	0	.271	—	—	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.
Brian Giles	Infielders	15,17	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.
Mike Jorgensen	Infielders	22	batting	122	25	3	.205	—	—	Average (45) — 325 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 122 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.
Dave Kingman	Infielders	26	batting	353	78	22	.221	—	—	Average (49) — 206 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 353 at-bats and 22 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	Infielders	10	batting	161	51	5	.317	—	—	Average (59) — 19 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 161 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	283	65	0	.230	—	—	Average (45) — 325 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 283 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.
Mike Howard	Outfielders	15	batting	24	4	0	.167	—	—	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.
Lee Mazzilli	Outfielders	16	batting	324	74	6	.228	—	—	Average (46) — 309 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 324 at-bats and 6 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.
Ellis Valentine	Outfielders	17	batting	169	35	5	.207	—	—	Average (45) — 325 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 169 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.
Mookie Wilson	Outfielders	1	batting	328	89	3	.271	—	—	Average (52) — 121 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 328 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	143	50	4	.350	—	—	Strong (62) — 8 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 143 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.

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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: 1981 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1981 New York Mets season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:02:51.167919+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.