1987 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
Rick Aguilera	Pitchers	15	pitching	—	—	—	—	115.00	3.60	Average (56) — 34 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 3.60 over 115.00 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 Candelaria	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.33	5.84	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.
David Cone	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	99.33	3.71	Average (55) — 47 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 3.71 over 99.33 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.
Ron Darling	Pitchers	12	pitching	—	—	—	—	207.67	4.29	Average (52) — 89 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 4.29 over 207.67 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 Edens	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.00	6.75	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.
Sid Fernandez	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	156.00	3.81	Average (55) — 47 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 3.81 over 156.00 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.
Bob Gibson	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	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.
Dwight Gooden	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	179.67	3.21	Average (59) — 12 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 3.21 over 179.67 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.
Jeff Innis	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.16	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.
Terry Leach	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	131.33	3.22	Average (58) — 16 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 3.22 over 131.33 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.
Roger McDowell	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.16	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 Mitchell	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	111.67	4.11	Average (53) — 78 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 4.11 over 111.67 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.
Randy Myers	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.96	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 Ojeda	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	46.33	3.88	Average (52) — 89 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 3.88 over 46.33 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.
Jesse Orosco	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.44	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.
Don Schulze	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	21.67	6.23	Average (47) — 169 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 6.23 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.
Doug Sisk	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.46	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.
Gene Walter	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.20	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.
Gary Carter	Catchers	8	batting	523	123	20	.235	—	—	Average (47) — 313 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 523 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.
Barry Lyons	Catchers	33	batting	130	33	4	.254	—	—	Average (50) — 214 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 130 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.
Bill Almon	Infielders	2	batting	54	13	0	.241	—	—	Average (48) — 278 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 54 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	300	75	1	.250	—	—	Average (47) — 313 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 300 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.
Kevin Elster	Infielders	21	batting	10	4	0	.400	—	—	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.
Keith Hernandez	Infielders	17	batting	587	170	18	.290	—	—	Average (56) — 69 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 587 at-bats and 18 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.
Clint Hurdle	Infielders	7	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.
Howard Johnson	Infielders	20	batting	554	147	36	.265	—	—	Average (55) — 91 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 554 at-bats and 36 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 Magadan	Infielders	29	batting	192	61	3	.318	—	—	Average (57) — 56 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 192 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.
Keith Miller	Infielders	25	batting	51	19	0	.373	—	—	Average (56) — 69 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 51 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 Pedrique	Infielders	25	batting	6	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.
Rafael Santana	Infielders	3	batting	439	112	5	.255	—	—	Average (48) — 278 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 439 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.
Tim Teufel	Infielders	11	batting	299	92	14	.308	—	—	Average (59) — 32 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 299 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.
Mark Carreon	Outfielders	32	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.
Len Dykstra	Outfielders	4	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.
Lee Mazzilli	Outfielders	13	batting	124	38	3	.306	—	—	Average (55) — 91 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 124 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.
Kevin McReynolds	Outfielders	22	batting	590	163	29	.276	—	—	Average (56) — 69 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 590 at-bats and 29 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.
Darryl Strawberry	Outfielders	18	batting	532	151	39	.284	—	—	Average (59) — 32 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 532 at-bats and 39 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	385	115	9	.299	—	—	Average (57) — 56 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 385 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.
Gregg Jefferies	Outfielders	9	batting	6	3	0	.500	—	—	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.
Randy Milligan	Outfielders	27	batting	1	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.

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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: 1987 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1987 New York Mets season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T09:55:44.558685+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.