Memories of David Peterson

[Cowtipper]

Well, one of the thorns in the 2026 Mets' side is gone, as David Peterson is off to the Cubs for their #2 draft pick in 2024, Cole Mathis. Share all your memories of this now-former Met, who I believe was the longest-tenured Met on the club at the time of his departure. 

[ashie62]

My IGT Ace Peterson titles as corny as they were

Peterson went from multiple arms injuries to being largely available 

[MFS62]

I always thought he gave them a chance to win 

. Until this year. 
later

[Frayed Knot]

The 5-1/3 scoreless (3 hits) innings in relief over two games vs Philly in the NLDS

The return from the hip issue that seemed to cure his wildness (particularly high/arm-side) and led him to a 2025 All-Star nod and a 15-5 record with a low 3's ERA from the beginning of '24 thru mid-'25 ... and then it all fell apart with seemingly no cause or explanation.

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

Son of a horse trainer.

Succeeded Pat Mahomes as the Best Mets pitcher to wear 23.

Showed up not long after Tim Peterson, who was a schlubby guy unlike the long and lean David. I conflated em anyway