1989 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
Don Aase	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.94	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.
Rick Aguilera	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.34	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.
Blaine Beatty	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.00	1.50	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	—	—	—	—	219.67	3.52	Average (54) — 62 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 3.52 over 219.67 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 Darling	Pitchers	12,15	pitching	—	—	—	—	217.33	3.52	Average (54) — 62 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 3.52 over 217.33 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.
Sid Fernandez	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	219.33	2.83	Average (59) — 14 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 2.83 over 219.33 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.
Dwight Gooden	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	118.33	2.89	Average (57) — 27 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 2.89 over 118.33 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.
Manny Hernandez	Pitchers	36	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.
Jeff Innis	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.18	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.
Terry Leach	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.22	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.
Julio Machado	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.27	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.
Roger McDowell	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.31	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	—	—	—	—	—	6.00	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 Musselman	Pitchers	13	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.08	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 Myers	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.35	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	—	—	—	—	192.00	3.47	Average (54) — 62 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 3.47 over 192.00 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.
Kevin Tapani	Pitchers	26	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.
Frank Viola	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	85.33	3.38	Average (53) — 77 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 3.38 over 85.33 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.
David West	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	24.33	7.40	Below average (43) — 207 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 7.40 over 24.33 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.
Wally Whitehurst	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.50	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	153	28	2	.183	—	—	Below average (42) — 427 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 153 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.
Phil Lombardi	Catchers	39	batting	48	11	1	.229	—	—	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.
Barry Lyons	Catchers	33	batting	235	58	3	.247	—	—	Average (49) — 250 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 235 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.
Mackey Sasser	Catchers	2	batting	182	53	1	.291	—	—	Average (54) — 107 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 182 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	458	106	10	.231	—	—	Average (47) — 317 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 458 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.
Keith Hernandez	Infielders	17	batting	215	50	4	.233	—	—	Average (48) — 284 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 215 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.
Gregg Jefferies	Infielders	9	batting	508	131	12	.258	—	—	Average (52) — 161 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 508 at-bats and 12 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.
Howard Johnson	Infielders	20	batting	571	164	36	.287	—	—	Strong (62) — 18 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 571 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	10,29	batting	374	107	4	.286	—	—	Average (55) — 87 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 374 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.
Jeff McKnight	Infielders	15	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.
Keith Miller	Infielders	25	batting	143	33	1	.231	—	—	Average (47) — 317 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 143 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.
Tom O'Malley	Infielders	27	batting	11	6	0	.545	—	—	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.
Craig Shipley	Infielders	35	batting	7	1	0	.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.
Tim Teufel	Infielders	11	batting	219	56	2	.256	—	—	Average (50) — 217 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 219 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.
Mark Carreon	Outfielders	32	batting	133	41	6	.308	—	—	Average (58) — 39 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 133 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.
Lenny Dykstra	Outfielders	4	batting	159	43	3	.270	—	—	Average (53) — 132 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 159 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.
Lee Mazzilli	Outfielders	13	batting	60	11	2	.183	—	—	Average (46) — 345 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 60 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.
Kevin McReynolds	Outfielders	22	batting	545	148	22	.272	—	—	Average (57) — 56 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 545 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.
Juan Samuel	Outfielders	7	batting	333	76	3	.228	—	—	Average (46) — 345 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 333 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.
Darryl Strawberry	Outfielders	18	batting	476	107	29	.225	—	—	Average (50) — 217 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 476 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.
Lou Thornton	Outfielders	4	batting	13	4	0	.308	—	—	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.
Mookie Wilson	Outfielders	1	batting	249	51	3	.205	—	—	Below average (43) — 410 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 249 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.

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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: 1989 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1989 New York Mets season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T09:36:28.427826+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.