1993 New York Mets season
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The New York Mets
' 1993 season
was the 32nd regular season for the Mets. They went 59-103 and finished 7th in the NL East. They were managed by Jeff Torborg and Dallas Green
. They played home games at Shea Stadium
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New York Mets
The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
' 1993 season
1993 Major League Baseball season
The 1993 Major League Baseball season was also the final season of two division play in each league, before the Central Division was added the following season, giving both the NL and AL three divisions each....
was the 32nd regular season for the Mets. They went 59-103 and finished 7th in the NL East. They were managed by Jeff Torborg and Dallas Green
Dallas Green
George Dallas Green is a former pitcher, manager, and executive in Major League Baseball. After playing for the Philadelphia Phillies and two other teams, he went on to manage the Phillies, the New York Yankees, and the New York Mets, and managed the Phillies when they won their first World Series...
. They played home games at Shea Stadium
Shea Stadium
William A. Shea Municipal Stadium, usually shortened to Shea Stadium or just Shea , was a stadium in the New York City borough of Queens, in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park. It was the home baseball park of Major League Baseball's New York Mets from 1964 to 2008...
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Offseason
- October 26, 1992: Wally WhitehurstWally WhitehurstWalter Richard Whitehurst is a former right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from to with the New York Mets, San Diego Padres and New York Yankees...
, D. J. DozierD. J. DozierWilliam Henry "D.J." Dozier Jr. is a retired American National Football League running back and Major League Baseball outfielder. He played five seasons with the NFL's Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions from 1987 to 1991, and played one season with the MLB's New York Mets in 1992...
and a player to be named later were traded by the Mets to the San Diego PadresSan Diego PadresThe San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
for Tony FernándezTony FernándezOctavio Antonio Fernández Castro , better known as Tony Fernández, is a former Major League Baseball player most noted for his defensive skills setting a record for shortstops with a .992 fielding percentage in 1989.-Career:...
. The Mets completed the deal by sending Raul CasanovaRaul CasanovaRaul Casanova was a Major League Baseball catcher from 1996 to 2008 with the exception of 1999 and 2006.-Minor leagues:He was drafted 220th overall, in the eighth round of the draft by the New York Mets....
to the Padres on December 7. - November 17, 1992: José MartínezJosé Martínez (pitcher)José Miguel Martínez Martínez is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He appeared in four games for the San Diego Padres in .- References :...
was drafted from the Mets by the Florida MarlinsFlorida MarlinsThe Miami Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. Established in 1993 as an expansion franchise called the Florida Marlins, the Marlins are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Marlins played their home games at...
in the 1992 Major League Baseball expansion draft. - December 2, 1992: Roger Mason was signed as a free agent by the Mets.
- December 17, 1992: Roger Mason and Mike Freitas (minors) were traded by the Mets to the San Diego PadresSan Diego PadresThe San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
for Mike MadduxMike MadduxMichael Ausley Maddux is a former Major League Baseball pitcher and the pitching coach of the Texas Rangers. He is the older brother of four-time Cy Young Award winner Greg Maddux....
. - December 22, 1992: Mauro Gozzo was signed as a Free Agent with the New York Mets.
- December 28, 1992: Eric BullockEric BullockEric Gerald Bullock is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He played for the Houston Astros, Minnesota Twins, Philadelphia Phillies and Montreal Expos from 1985 to 1992.-External links:...
was signed as a free agent by the Mets.
Regular season
- While with the Mets, from May 6, to July 24, , Anthony Young lost 27 consecutive games in which he had a decision. This losing streak is the longest in Major League Baseball history. The previous record was held by Boston BravesAtlanta BravesThe Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
pitcher Cliff Curtis, who set the record of 23 consecutive losses in 1910-11. Young's losing streak was snapped on July 28 against the expansion Florida Marlins1993 Florida Marlins seasonThe 1993 Florida Marlins season was the inaugural year for the team, part of the 1993 Major League Baseball expansion. Their manager was Rene Lachemann. They played home games at Joe Robbie Stadium...
. Young allowed an unearned run in the top of the ninth to give the Marlins a 4-3 lead. The Mets scored two runs in the bottom of the ninth against closer Bryan HarveyBryan HarveyBryan Stanley Harvey is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher who played from to for the California Angels of the American League and the Florida Marlins of the National League....
to win the game 5-4.
Opening Day starters
- Bobby Bonilla
- Vince Coleman
- Tony FernándezTony FernándezOctavio Antonio Fernández Castro , better known as Tony Fernández, is a former Major League Baseball player most noted for his defensive skills setting a record for shortstops with a .992 fielding percentage in 1989.-Career:...
- Dwight Gooden
- Todd Hundley
- Howard Johnson
- Jeff Kent
- Eddie Murray
- Joe Orsulak
Notable transactions
- April 23, 1993: Jeff KaiserJeff KaiserJeffrey Patrick Kaiser is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched parts of seven seasons in the majors for five different teams between and . During those seasons, he never pitched more than 15 games, nor more than 16.2 innings at the major league level. He finished his career with an...
was selected off waivers by the Mets from the Cincinnati RedsCincinnati RedsThe Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
. - May 14, 1993: Ced LandrumCed LandrumCedric Bernard Landrum is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He played in parts of two seasons in the majors, for the Chicago Cubs and for the New York Mets. He is currently the hitting coach for the Joliet Jackhammers.Of his 78 games in the majors, Landrum appeared 25 times as a pinch...
was signed as a free agent by the Mets. - June 11, 1993: Tony Fernández was traded by the Mets to the Toronto Blue JaysToronto Blue JaysThe Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball 's American League ....
for Darrin JacksonDarrin JacksonDarrin "D. J." Jay Jackson is a former center fielder in Major League Baseball who played 12 years for the Chicago Cubs , San Diego Padres , Toronto Blue Jays , New York Mets , Chicago White Sox , Minnesota Twins and Milwaukee Brewers...
. - June 12, 1993: Wayne HousieWayne HousieWayne Tyrone Housie is a former utility outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Red Sox and New York Mets...
was traded by the Mets to the Milwaukee BrewersMilwaukee BrewersThe Milwaukee Brewers are a professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, currently playing in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
for Josias ManzanilloJosias ManzanilloJosías Manzanillo Adams is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played in the major leagues from -. He is the 17th of 18 children....
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Roster
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Starters by position
Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in| Pos | Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
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Other batters
Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in| Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
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| 48 | 173 | 39 | .225 | 1 | 14 | |
| 22 | 19 | 5 | .263 | 0 | 1 | |
Starting pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
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Other pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
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Relief pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | W | L | SV | ERA | SO |
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| 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.57 | 5 | |