Mets who share your birthday

[Guest Edgy DC]

Good call, Cowan flew under my radar, as he wasn't one of the three leading outfield apparitions, but, when narrowing it down more specifically, he did lead the team in appearances in center.

[Guest Johnny Dickshot]

He was the only one who could play center, really. Had 19 homers the year before and was still young, but just a dreadful swing-and-miss guy and probably flew out an awful lot in Shea vs. getting windblown homers in Wrigley. Look how fucking bad he was!

162 PA, 4 BB, 45 K.

[MFS62]

Edgy DC wrote: Though it's hard to define "full-timer," I think Phil Linz '68 had as tough a season as anybody who ever led the Mets in appearances at a position.

But at least Phil could provide some comedy relief with his harmonica playing. By comparison, those who saw him play would probably agree that they can't think of one positive thing to say about Moran. (We're not sure about his being kind to his parents, kids and small animals.)

Later

[Guest Edgy DC]

Although he wasn't an opening day guy, Jeff Duncan's 2003 (leading all Mets with 52 games in center, despite a .536 OPS in 166 plate appearances) is pretty analagous to Billy Cowan's 1965.

[RealityChuck]

Looks like the only Met to share my birthday is Ray Burris -- whose hair was more interesting than his pitching.

I do share with three hall of famers, including one born in the same county as me.