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Jeff Kent is correct. Maybe Baerga was portly by standards of the time? Remember, Americans are about 8.5x larger than they were back then, on average, so our perception of size may be skewed. The answer of the Reds is correct, as well. Since Mr. Rogers got the first half of the question (all against the same team) and Mr. Lunchbucket got the latter (which team), I'll give each of them one point. New questions have been added, with hints for the rest.



1. Who was the first pitcher to hit a HR in Citi Field?



Hint: Spent most of his career with the Pirates.

Hint: While with the Pirates, threw a three-hit shutout against the Mets in 2012.

Hint: Played from 2005 to 2014, going 77-100 with a 4.30 ERA.

Hint: Was a first round pick, #8 overall, in 2003.

Hint: https://i.imgur.com/hfWscxU.png>

Hint: Mets named Byrd, Gibson and Siebert all shared his first name. He's the only guy in big league history with his last name, but a late-90s Met named Pat had a similar sounding surname.

Hint: A famous Beatle shares his first name, so does a famous Pope. His middle name is "Gurner."

Hint: Was involved in this trade—July 30, 2012: Traded by the Chicago Cubs with Reed Johnson and cash to the Atlanta Braves for Jaye Chapman and Arodys Vizcaíno.

Hint: Jose Reyes hit .314 against him.

Hint: P_ _ _ M _ _ _ _ _

Hint: P_ _ _ M A _ _ _ _

Hint: P_ _ _ M A H _ _ _

Hint: P_ _ _ M A H O _ _

Hint: P A _ _ M A H O _ _

Hint: P A U _ M A H O _ _

Hint: P A U _ M A H O L _



--originally posted by "AJbaseball00024"



2. Duaner Sanchez has the highest winning percentage among Mets pitchers with 10+ decisions. Who has the second highest winning percentage among pitchers with 10+ decisions?



Hint: He played for the Mets beginning in 1999.

Hint: Last played for the Mets in 2000.

Hint: Had a 2.25 ERA in 4 relief appearances in the 1999 playoffs, including a 1.42 mark in the NLCS.



--originally posted by "VIBaseball"



3. Which Met had the most wins in a single season without a loss?



Hint: He spent the plurality of his career with the Twins.

Hint: Hit .313 in 16 ABs in 1999.

Hint: Was once involved in this trade: "Traded by the Minnesota Twins to the Boston Red Sox for a player to be named later. The Boston Red Sox sent Brian Looney (December 17, 1996) to the Minnesota Twins to complete the trade."



--originally posted by "VIBaseball"



4. Out in right field, I sure had an arm

But with my bat, I did little harm

For all the folks who said, "Five tools"

I'm sorry I made y'all look like fools.



This hint was added later:



Five years later, I was a wheel

In a three-way trade without a steal

On the one hand, the Mets sent away Benny

Then on the other, they sent me with Lenny



Who am I?



Hint: Played for the Mets from 1995 to 1997.



-originally posted by "VIBaseball"



5. In a year that the Mets made the postseason the Mets actually had a player on their team who played in 7 games during the regular season but did not have an at bat, or any runs scored, or any stolen bases, and didn't even make a play on the field. He played in the field during those 7 games but never had a ball hit to him when he played in the field. Who is this player? (I didn't want to give the year because then it might have been too easy to find out.)



Hint: Played for the Mets in 1999.



--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"



Running tally of correct guessers:



Johnny Lunchbucket: 81

Edgy MD: 76

stevejrogers: 55

batmagadanleadoff: 23

DocTee: 9

metsmarathon: 8

Benjamin Grimm: 5

MFS62: 3

Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

The Hot Corner: 1


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Paul Maholm is correct! Alex Ochoa is correct! Pat Mahomes is correct! Three new questions have been added.



1. Which Met had the most wins in a single season without a loss?



Hint: He spent the plurality of his career with the Twins.

Hint: Hit .313 in 16 ABs in 1999.

Hint: Was once involved in this trade: "Traded by the Minnesota Twins to the Boston Red Sox for a player to be named later. The Boston Red Sox sent Brian Looney (December 17, 1996) to the Minnesota Twins to complete the trade."



--originally posted by "VIBaseball"



2. In a year that the Mets made the postseason the Mets actually had a player on their team who played in 7 games during the regular season but did not have an at bat, or any runs scored, or any stolen bases, and didn't even make a play on the field. He played in the field during those 7 games but never had a ball hit to him when he played in the field. Who is this player? (I didn't want to give the year because then it might have been too easy to find out.)



Hint: Played for the Mets in 1999.



--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"



3. Which one-time Met threw the wild pitch that helped force a 163rd regular season game, a one game playoff against the Reds?



--originally posted by "VIBaseball"



4. What ex-Met is the only player in major league history to hit at least one home run in each of the first 16 innings in a game at any time in his career? (not all in the same game, didn't hit them all with the Mets)



--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"



5. Before a game in June 2011, when was the only other Mets game to end on a hit by pitch with the Mets winning?



--originally posted by "m8644"



Running tally of correct guessers:



Johnny Lunchbucket: 81

Edgy MD: 79

stevejrogers: 55

batmagadanleadoff: 23

DocTee: 9

metsmarathon: 8

Benjamin Grimm: 5

MFS62: 3

Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

The Hot Corner: 1


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Pat Mahomes is correct!



1. In a year that the Mets made the postseason the Mets actually had a player on their team who played in 7 games during the regular season but did not have an at bat, or any runs scored, or any stolen bases, and didn't even make a play on the field. He played in the field during those 7 games but never had a ball hit to him when he played in the field. Who is this player? (I didn't want to give the year because then it might have been too easy to find out.)



Hint: Played for the Mets in 1999.



--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"



2. Which one-time Met threw the wild pitch that helped force a 163rd regular season game, a one game playoff against the Reds?



--originally posted by "VIBaseball"



3. What ex-Met is the only player in major league history to hit at least one home run in each of the first 16 innings in a game at any time in his career? (not all in the same game, didn't hit them all with the Mets)



--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"



4. Before a game in June 2011, when was the only other Mets game to end on a hit by pitch with the Mets winning?



--originally posted by "m8644"



5. On two occasions in Mets history the Mets have had two players with the same first and last name being teammates for one year. Please name the sets of same-named teammates. And please name me the year that it happened on both occasions as well.



--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"



Running tally of correct guessers:



Johnny Lunchbucket: 81

Edgy MD: 80

stevejrogers: 55

batmagadanleadoff: 23

DocTee: 9

metsmarathon: 8

Benjamin Grimm: 5

MFS62: 3

Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

The Hot Corner: 1


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Brad Clontz, Willie Mays and Bob Miller (1962)/Bobby Jones (2000) are correct! Three new questions have been added.



1. In a year that the Mets made the postseason the Mets actually had a player on their team who played in 7 games during the regular season but did not have an at bat, or any runs scored, or any stolen bases, and didn't even make a play on the field. He played in the field during those 7 games but never had a ball hit to him when he played in the field. Who is this player? (I didn't want to give the year because then it might have been too easy to find out.)



Hint: Played for the Mets in 1999.



--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"



2. Before a game in June 2011, when was the only other Mets game to end on a hit by pitch with the Mets winning?



--originally posted by "m8644"



3. In 2011, Carlos Beltran had a streak of home runs where the handedness of the pitcher who surrendered it was opposite that of the pitcher who surrendered the one before (so, for example, left-right-left-right, etc.). The streak began on April 19 against lefty Wandy Rodriguez. How many home runs did he hit while maintaining that pattern?



--originally posted by "milladrive"



4. I signed with the Mets as an FA

And for only a year did I stay

I pitched in relief with my 'mate Roger

But after that season I was a Dodger



Who am I?



5. I played for the Mets for nine years

Our appetite was sate

We cried joyous champagne tears

Then I left post-'88



Who am I?



Running tally of correct guessers:



Johnny Lunchbucket: 83

Edgy MD: 81

stevejrogers: 55

batmagadanleadoff: 23

DocTee: 9

metsmarathon: 8

Benjamin Grimm: 5

MFS62: 3

Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

The Hot Corner: 1


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Don Aase is correct! Well done. A new question has been added.



1. In a year that the Mets made the postseason the Mets actually had a player on their team who played in 7 games during the regular season but did not have an at bat, or any runs scored, or any stolen bases, and didn't even make a play on the field. He played in the field during those 7 games but never had a ball hit to him when he played in the field. Who is this player? (I didn't want to give the year because then it might have been too easy to find out.)



Hint: Played for the Mets in 1999.



--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"



2. Before a game in June 2011, when was the only other Mets game to end on a hit by pitch with the Mets winning?



--originally posted by "m8644"



3. In 2011, Carlos Beltran had a streak of home runs where the handedness of the pitcher who surrendered it was opposite that of the pitcher who surrendered the one before (so, for example, left-right-left-right, etc.). The streak began on April 19 against lefty Wandy Rodriguez. How many home runs did he hit while maintaining that pattern?



--originally posted by "milladrive"



4. I played for the Mets for nine years

Our appetite was sate

We cried joyous champagne tears

Then I left post-'88



Who am I?



5. My time with the Mets was okay

But balls I rarely ever ripped

And despite what my name might say

No, I'm not from Egypt



Who am I?



Running tally of correct guessers:



Johnny Lunchbucket: 83

Edgy MD: 82

stevejrogers: 55

batmagadanleadoff: 23

DocTee: 9

metsmarathon: 8

Benjamin Grimm: 5

MFS62: 3

Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

The Hot Corner: 1


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Miguel Cairo is correct! Well done. And with that, you're tied up with Johnny Lunchbucket for the lead! A new question has been added and hints have been added for the rest.



1. In a year that the Mets made the postseason the Mets actually had a player on their team who played in 7 games during the regular season but did not have an at bat, or any runs scored, or any stolen bases, and didn't even make a play on the field. He played in the field during those 7 games but never had a ball hit to him when he played in the field. Who is this player? (I didn't want to give the year because then it might have been too easy to find out.)



Hint: Played for the Mets in 1999.

Hint: Was involved in this trade: "March 23, 1999: Traded by the Kansas City Royals to the New York Mets for Jonathan Guzman (minors)."



--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"



2. Before a game in June 2011, when was the only other Mets game to end on a hit by pitch with the Mets winning?



Hint: The date could be considered a combination of Ron Swoboda's number and Mike Baxter's numbers. The year was one in which the Mets went 72-90.



--originally posted by "m8644"



3. In 2011, Carlos Beltran had a streak of home runs where the handedness of the pitcher who surrendered it was opposite that of the pitcher who surrendered the one before (so, for example, left-right-left-right, etc.). The streak began on April 19 against lefty Wandy Rodriguez. How many home runs did he hit while maintaining that pattern?



Hint: Art Shamsky hit this many home runs in 1968. Jason Bay hit this many home runs in 2011. John Milner hit this many home runs in 1977.



--originally posted by "milladrive"



4. I played for the Mets for nine years

Our appetite was sate

We cried joyous champagne tears

Then I left post-'88



Who am I?



Hint: Later managed in the minors/indy ball for 20+ seasons.



5. I pitched for the Mets one year

Part of a new group of three

None of us was much to fear

Estes, Thomson, or me



Who am I?



Running tally of correct guessers:



Johnny Lunchbucket: 83

Edgy MD: 83

stevejrogers: 55

batmagadanleadoff: 23

DocTee: 9

metsmarathon: 8

Benjamin Grimm: 5

MFS62: 3

Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

The Hot Corner: 1


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Not Komiyama, but a good guess. Think starting pitchers. Wally Backman is correct, however. A new question has been added.



1. In a year that the Mets made the postseason the Mets actually had a player on their team who played in 7 games during the regular season but did not have an at bat, or any runs scored, or any stolen bases, and didn't even make a play on the field. He played in the field during those 7 games but never had a ball hit to him when he played in the field. Who is this player? (I didn't want to give the year because then it might have been too easy to find out.)



Hint: Played for the Mets in 1999.

Hint: Was involved in this trade: "March 23, 1999: Traded by the Kansas City Royals to the New York Mets for Jonathan Guzman (minors)."



--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"



2. Before a game in June 2011, when was the only other Mets game to end on a hit by pitch with the Mets winning?



Hint: The date could be considered a combination of Ron Swoboda's number and Mike Baxter's numbers. The year was one in which the Mets went 72-90.



--originally posted by "m8644"



3. In 2011, Carlos Beltran had a streak of home runs where the handedness of the pitcher who surrendered it was opposite that of the pitcher who surrendered the one before (so, for example, left-right-left-right, etc.). The streak began on April 19 against lefty Wandy Rodriguez. How many home runs did he hit while maintaining that pattern?



Hint: Art Shamsky hit this many home runs in 1968. Jason Bay hit this many home runs in 2011. John Milner hit this many home runs in 1977.



--originally posted by "milladrive"



4. I pitched for the Mets one year

Part of a new group of three

None of us was much to fear

Estes, Thomson, or me



Who am I?



5. I started 60 games at 2B

One year not long ago

It was rather recently

That I donned the B & O



Who am I?



Running tally of correct guessers:



Johnny Lunchbucket: 84

Edgy MD: 83

stevejrogers: 55

batmagadanleadoff: 23

DocTee: 9

metsmarathon: 8

Benjamin Grimm: 5

MFS62: 3

Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

The Hot Corner: 1


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Not Wendle, though you should get this one Easily, and 17 isn't the correct answer, however you are pretty close. Joe Ginsberg might have worn the number, as well as Shawon Dunston and Roberto Alomar. Jeff D'Amico, however, is correct. All knotted up again! A new question has been added.



1. In a year that the Mets made the postseason the Mets actually had a player on their team who played in 7 games during the regular season but did not have an at bat, or any runs scored, or any stolen bases, and didn't even make a play on the field. He played in the field during those 7 games but never had a ball hit to him when he played in the field. Who is this player? (I didn't want to give the year because then it might have been too easy to find out.)



Hint: Played for the Mets in 1999.

Hint: Was involved in this trade: "March 23, 1999: Traded by the Kansas City Royals to the New York Mets for Jonathan Guzman (minors)."



--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"



2. Before a game in June 2011, when was the only other Mets game to end on a hit by pitch with the Mets winning?



Hint: The date could be considered a combination of Ron Swoboda's number and Mike Baxter's numbers. The year was one in which the Mets went 72-90.



--originally posted by "m8644"



3. In 2011, Carlos Beltran had a streak of home runs where the handedness of the pitcher who surrendered it was opposite that of the pitcher who surrendered the one before (so, for example, left-right-left-right, etc.). The streak began on April 19 against lefty Wandy Rodriguez. How many home runs did he hit while maintaining that pattern?



Hint: Art Shamsky hit this many home runs in 1968. Jason Bay hit this many home runs in 2011. John Milner hit this many home runs in 1977.



--originally posted by "milladrive"



4. I started 60 games at 2B

One year not long ago

It was rather recently

That I donned the B & O



Who am I?



5. I once got a game winning hit

On Opening Day

It was the last major league game

that I will ever play



Who am I?



--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"



Running tally of correct guessers:



Johnny Lunchbucket: 84

Edgy MD: 84

stevejrogers: 55

batmagadanleadoff: 23

DocTee: 9

metsmarathon: 8

Benjamin Grimm: 5

MFS62: 3

Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

The Hot Corner: 1


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Easley and 12 are correct, well done! Two new questions have been added.



1. In a year that the Mets made the postseason the Mets actually had a player on their team who played in 7 games during the regular season but did not have an at bat, or any runs scored, or any stolen bases, and didn't even make a play on the field. He played in the field during those 7 games but never had a ball hit to him when he played in the field. Who is this player? (I didn't want to give the year because then it might have been too easy to find out.)



Hint: Played for the Mets in 1999.

Hint: Was involved in this trade: "March 23, 1999: Traded by the Kansas City Royals to the New York Mets for Jonathan Guzman (minors)."



--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"



2. Before a game in June 2011, when was the only other Mets game to end on a hit by pitch with the Mets winning?



Hint: The date could be considered a combination of Ron Swoboda's number and Mike Baxter's numbers. The year was one in which the Mets went 72-90.



--originally posted by "m8644"



3. I once got a game winning hit

On Opening Day

It was the last major league game

that I will ever play



Who am I?



--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"



4. I was a backup for Mike P

In his first year with the team

I played in 20 games you see

And that was it for me



Who am I?



5. I got a 4 scoreless inning save

On Jackie Robinson Night

It was the only save I ever got for the Mets

The one game that I saw the light



Who am I?



--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"



Running tally of correct guessers:



Johnny Lunchbucket: 85

Edgy MD: 85

stevejrogers: 55

batmagadanleadoff: 23

DocTee: 9

metsmarathon: 8

Benjamin Grimm: 5

MFS62: 3

Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

The Hot Corner: 1


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