1996 New York Mets

Franchise seasons · 1990s 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
Paul Byrd	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.24	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.
Mark Clark	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	212.33	3.43	Average (57) — 11 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 3.43 over 212.33 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.
Jerry DiPoto	Pitchers	45	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.
John Franco	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.83	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 Fyhrie	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	15.43	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 Harnisch	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	194.67	4.21	Average (53) — 74 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 4.21 over 194.67 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 Henry	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.68	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.
Jason Isringhausen	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	171.67	4.77	Average (51) — 118 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 4.77 over 171.67 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.
Bobby Jones	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	195.67	4.42	Average (53) — 74 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 4.42 over 195.67 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.
Rob MacDonald	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.26	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.
Pedro Martínez	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.43	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.
Blas Minor	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.51	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.
Dave Mlicki	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.30	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.
Robert Person	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	89.67	4.52	Average (52) — 95 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 4.52 over 89.67 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.
Ricky Trlicek	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.38	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.
Derek Wallace	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.01	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.
Paul Wilson	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	149.00	5.38	Average (49) — 166 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 5.38 over 149.00 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.
Alberto Castillo	Catchers	30	batting	11	4	0	.364	—	—	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.
Charlie Greene	Catchers	7	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.
Todd Hundley	Catchers	9	batting	540	140	41	.259	—	—	Average (54) — 122 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 540 at-bats and 41 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.
Brent Mayne	Catchers	17	batting	99	26	1	.263	—	—	Average (49) — 280 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 99 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.
Edgardo Alfonzo	Infielders	13	batting	368	96	4	.261	—	—	Average (49) — 280 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 368 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.
Carlos Baerga	Infielders	6	batting	83	16	2	.193	—	—	Below average (44) — 417 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 83 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.
Tim Bogar	Infielders	11	batting	89	19	0	.213	—	—	Average (45) — 398 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 89 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.
Rico Brogna	Infielders	26	batting	188	48	7	.255	—	—	Average (50) — 234 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 188 at-bats and 7 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.
Álvaro Espinoza	Infielders	12	batting	134	41	4	.306	—	—	Average (55) — 102 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 134 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.
Matt Franco	Infielders	15	batting	31	6	1	.194	—	—	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.
Jason Hardtke	Infielders	19	batting	57	11	0	.193	—	—	Average (45) — 398 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 57 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.
Butch Huskey	Infielders	42	batting	414	115	15	.278	—	—	Average (53) — 147 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 414 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.
Jeff Kent	Infielders	12	batting	335	97	9	.290	—	—	Average (54) — 122 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 335 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.
Rey Ordóñez	Infielders	0	batting	502	129	1	.257	—	—	Average (47) — 339 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 502 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.
Roberto Petagine	Infielders	20	batting	99	23	4	.232	—	—	Average (48) — 311 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 99 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.
José Vizcaíno	Infielders	15	batting	363	110	1	.303	—	—	Average (55) — 102 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 363 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.
Carl Everett	Outfielders	3	batting	192	46	1	.240	—	—	Average (46) — 376 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 192 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.
Bernard Gilkey	Outfielders	23	batting	571	181	30	.317	—	—	Strong (62) — 24 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 571 at-bats and 30 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.
Lance Johnson	Outfielders	1,51	batting	682	227	9	.333	—	—	Strong (62) — 24 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 682 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.
Chris Jones	Outfielders	5	batting	149	36	4	.242	—	—	Average (48) — 311 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 149 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.
Alex Ochoa	Outfielders	22	batting	282	83	4	.294	—	—	Average (54) — 122 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 282 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.
Kevin Roberson	Outfielders	18	batting	36	8	3	.222	—	—	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.
Andy Tomberlin	Outfielders	33	batting	66	17	3	.258	—	—	Average (50) — 234 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 66 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: 1996 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1996 New York Mets season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T08:30:58.621948+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.