One-year-Met challenge

[Benjamin Grimm]

The theme for this Mets trivia exercise is players whose entire Mets tenure took place within one and only one season.

Most seasons had at least one player who fit that criteria. The task here is to find, for each season, who the most prominent one-year Mets were. There will be one batter and one pitcher. "Most prominent" will be defined as most at bats for hitters and most innings pitched for pitchers.

We'll start with the position players. Please make no more than three guesses at a time and wait until your picks have been confirmed or denied before guessing again.

(Oh, and the 2008 guys may end up falling off the list if they play for the Mets in 2009. This list is "as of the moment" and may become outdated by Monday.)

Year	Player	AB
1962		466
1963		354
1964		422
1965		156
1966		405
1967		577
1968		2
1969		211
1970		322
1971		342
1972		49
1973		25
1974		10
1975		203
1976		70
1977		17
1978		101
1979		473
1980		284
1981		80
1982		54
1983		104
1984		91
1985		116
1986		136
1987		6
1989		333
1990		163
1991		227
1992		420
1993		173
1994		137
1995		367
1996		134
1997		149
1998		188
1999		93
2000		546
2001		301
2002		208
2003		254
2004		324
2005		327
2006		265
2007		190
2008		335

[Frayed Knot]

1962 = Ashburn

[Guest Edgy DC]

1984: Jerry Martin.

[Benjamin Grimm]

="Frayed Knot":13sv4awc]1962 = Ashburn[/quote:13sv4awc] I was all set to tell you you were right, but you're wrong! That would have been my guess too.

Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 08:33 AM

="Edgy DC":3n2blzar]1984: Jerry Martin.[/quote:3n2blzar] DING! Year Player AB 1962 466 1963 354 1964 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 577 1968 2 1969 211 1970 322 1971 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 473 1980 284 1981 80 1982 54 1983 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 116 1986 136 1987 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 227 1992 420 1993 173 1994 137 1995 367 1996 134 1997 149 1998 188 1999 93 2000 546 2001 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 324 2005 327 2006 265 2007 190 2008 335 Fman99 Apr 03 2009 08:36 AM 2006 Nady (yes, I know my '06 Mets!) Edgy DC Apr 03 2009 08:38 AM 2000: Derek Bell Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 08:38 AM DING! (EDIT: two dings! One for Bell as well.) Year Player AB 1962 466 1963 354 1964 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 577 1968 2 1969 211 1970 322 1971 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 473 1980 284 1981 80 1982 54 1983 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 116 1986 136 1987 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 227 1992 420 1993 173 1994 137 1995 367 1996 134 1997 149 1998 188 1999 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 324 2005 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 190 2008 335 Fman99 Apr 03 2009 08:40 AM 2000 Derek Bell Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 08:43 AM Yes. Edgy beat you to it. Mendoza Line Apr 03 2009 08:46 AM 2007: Easley on edit...uh, wait - he was on the team in 2008. Just very forgettable. Elster88 Apr 03 2009 08:53 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 03 2009 08:54 AM oops Edgy DC Apr 03 2009 08:53 AM Bell, Martin: I suspect I have a thing for short-time Mets with a blow problem. Fman99 Apr 03 2009 09:04 AM 2007: Gotay? smg58 Apr 03 2009 09:08 AM 1986 Ed Hearn Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 09:09 AM Year Player AB 1962 466 1963 354 1964 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 577 1968 2 1969 211 1970 322 1971 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 473 1980 284 1981 80 1982 54 1983 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 227 1992 420 1993 173 1994 137 1995 367 1996 134 1997 149 1998 188 1999 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 324 2005 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 335 smg58 Apr 03 2009 09:11 AM 1999 Shawon Dunston RealityChuck Apr 03 2009 09:12 AM 1967 -- Tommy Davis Edgy DC Apr 03 2009 09:24 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 03 2009 09:39 AM Point of order: might a pitcher qualify as the most prominent batter? Elster88 Apr 03 2009 09:31 AM 1995, Brett Butler. I'll never forget him taking his hat off to pose for the guy who ran on the field in the first game at Shea after the strike. Gwreck Apr 03 2009 09:32 AM 2003 - Jay Bell 2004 - Karim Garcia 2008 - Tatis Mendoza Line Apr 03 2009 09:45 AM 1970 - Joe Foy Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 09:46 AM ="Edgy DC":25qdyh1q]Point of order: might a pitcher qualify as the most prominent batter?[/quote:25qdyh1q] Yes. And that has happened a few times. Butler (1995), Dunston (1999) and Davis (1967) are all correct. Year Player AB 1962 466 1963 354 1964 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 211 1970 322 1971 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 473 1980 284 1981 80 1982 54 1983 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 227 1992 420 1993 173 1994 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 149 1998 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 324 2005 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 335 Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 09:48 AM ="Gwreck":31njl7sm]2003 - Jay Bell 2004 - Karim Garcia 2008 - Tatis[/quote:31njl7sm] Those are all wrong. Joe Foy, 1970, is correct. Year Player AB 1962 466 1963 354 1964 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 473 1980 284 1981 80 1982 54 1983 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 227 1992 420 1993 173 1994 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 149 1998 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 324 2005 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 335 Edgy DC Apr 03 2009 09:55 AM Going back to the beginning here: Felix Mantilla. Mendoza Line Apr 03 2009 09:58 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 03 2009 09:58 AM Do players who joined the team in 2008 and currently still on the team count as one-year Mets? If yes, then Schneider. metirish Apr 03 2009 09:58 AM Felix Heredia - 2005 Edgy DC Apr 03 2009 10:00 AM felix Heredia got 327 at bats as a 2005 Met? I don't think he even ate that many sunflower seeds as a Met. Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 10:01 AM Mantilla and Schneider are both correct and the top and bottom slots are now filled in. Heredia (2005) is not. (There will be a new answer for 2008 once Schneider appears in 2009, but for now he's the man.) Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 354 1964 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 473 1980 284 1981 80 1982 54 1983 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 227 1992 420 1993 173 1994 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 149 1998 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 324 2005 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 A Boy Named Seo Apr 03 2009 10:01 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 03 2009 10:04 AM 1992 Eddie Murray? Edit: d'oh, I'm an idiot. Murray's obviously wrong. metirish Apr 03 2009 10:01 AM Hidalgo - 2004 metirish Apr 03 2009 10:02 AM ="Edgy DC":278ftkqq]felix Heredia got 327 at bats as a 2005 Met? I don't think he even ate that many sunflower seeds as a Met.[/quote:278ftkqq] I need to RMPL..... Edgy DC Apr 03 2009 10:05 AM 1987: David West. Gwreck Apr 03 2009 10:07 AM 1990 - Pat Tabler? 1994 - Jim Lindeman? smg58 Apr 03 2009 10:11 AM 2005 Doug Mintkiewicz 1979 Richie Hebner Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 10:23 AM Hidaldo, Lindeman, and Hebner are correct. Mientkiewicz, Tabler, and West are wrong. Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 354 1964 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 284 1981 80 1982 54 1983 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 227 1992 420 1993 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 149 1998 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 Mendoza Line Apr 03 2009 10:28 AM 1969 - Al Weis Rockin' Doc Apr 03 2009 10:34 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 03 2009 10:37 AM 2008 - I'll vote for Ryan Church as having had a greater impact over fellow one year (to date) Mets Brian Schneider, Daniel Murphy, Nick Evans, and Fernando Tatis. Upon edit: I see that my answer is both late and incorrect, by the criteria set forth to establish most prominant, but Church made better use of his at bats for better effect than did Schneider. John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 03 2009 10:35 AM 1969 Bobby Pfiel 1971 Jim Fregosi 1992 Tony Fernandez Edgy DC Apr 03 2009 10:38 AM 2001: Desi Rockin' Doc Apr 03 2009 10:41 AM Desi Relaford was the man in 2001. I liked him and hated to see him get traded along with Shinjo. Besides the man could pitch, too. Upon Edit: Damn, too slow once again as Edgy comes up with Desi first. Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 10:51 AM ="John Cougar Lunchbucket":3scqozbr]1969 Bobby Pfiel 1971 Jim Fregosi 1992 Tony Fernandez[/quote:3scqozbr] Pfiel is correct for 1969. Your other two guesses are incorrect. Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 10:52 AM And yes to Desi Relaford too. Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 354 1964 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 Bobby Pfeil 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 284 1981 80 1982 54 1983 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 227 1992 420 1993 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 149 1998 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 Desi Relaford 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 Edgy DC Apr 03 2009 10:53 AM 1991: Yankee spokesmodel Rick Cerone. Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 10:54 AM Rick Cerone is correct. Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 354 1964 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 Bobby Pfeil 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 284 1981 80 1982 54 1983 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 Rick Cerone 227 1992 420 1993 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 149 1998 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 Desi Relaford 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 Fman99 Apr 03 2009 10:56 AM If I remember right Tony Fernandez' one year in orange and blue was 1993, not 1992. Edgy DC Apr 03 2009 10:59 AM 1980: Jerry Morales, whose Metsache was a 6.7 on the Foli-Hernandez scale. Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 11:01 AM Not Jerry Morales in 1980. Fman gets Tony Fernandez for 1993. Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 354 1964 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 Bobby Pfeil 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 284 1981 80 1982 54 1983 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 Rick Cerone 227 1992 420 1993 Tony Fernandez 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 149 1998 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 Desi Relaford 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 03 2009 11:20 AM ="Benjamin Grimm":dcsgxkt4] ="John Cougar Lunchbucket":dcsgxkt4]1969 Bobby Pfiel 1971 Jim Fregosi 1992 Tony Fernandez[/quote:dcsgxkt4] Pfiel is correct for 1969. Your other two guesses are incorrect.[/quote:dcsgxkt4] D'oh, Fernandez must be 1993. 1964 is George Altman Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 11:29 AM ="John Cougar Lunchbucket":1rym98d0]1964 is George Altman[/quote:1rym98d0] Yes. Fregosi, by the way, played for the Mets in 1972 and 1973. He hadn't arrived by 1971. Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 354 1964 George Altman 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 Bobby Pfeil 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 284 1981 80 1982 54 1983 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 Rick Cerone 227 1992 420 1993 Tony Fernandez 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 149 1998 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 Desi Relaford 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 03 2009 11:55 AM 2005-- Miguel Cairo 1997-- Manny Alexander We've got some magical 2B history, no? Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 11:57 AM ="LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr":3ma9esow]2005-- Miguel Cairo 1997-- Manny Alexander [/quote:3ma9esow] Yes, and yes. Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 354 1964 George Altman 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 Bobby Pfeil 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 284 1981 80 1982 54 1983 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 Rick Cerone 227 1992 420 1993 Tony Fernandez 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 Manny Alexander 149 1998 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 Desi Relaford 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 Miguel Cairo 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 Fman99 Apr 03 2009 12:44 PM Oooo! 63 = the Duke Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 12:46 PM Yes! Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 Duke Snider 354 1964 George Altman 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 Bobby Pfeil 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 284 1981 80 1982 54 1983 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 Rick Cerone 227 1992 420 1993 Tony Fernandez 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 Manny Alexander 149 1998 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 Desi Relaford 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 Miguel Cairo 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 12:50 PM 1971 Bob Aspromonte 1976 EDIT: Pepe Mangual 1981 Mike Cubbage 1982 Tom Veryzer 1983 Mark Bradley 1985 Tom Paciorek 1987 Al Pedrique Edgy DC Apr 03 2009 12:52 PM Now that's the full Aspromonte. Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 12:52 PM Okay, time for some hints. 1998 and 2003 have the same first name. So do 1978 and 1985. And so do 1973 and 1974. G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 12:53 PM 1966: Ken Boyer 1973: Rich Chiles 1978: Tom Grieve 1989: Juan Samuel 1998: Tony Phillips Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 12:54 PM ="G-Fafif":n58uzti5]1971 Bob Aspromonte 1976 EDIT: Pepe Mangual 1981 Mike Cubbage 1982 Tom Veryzer 1983 Mark Bradley 1985 Tom Paciorek 1987 Al Pedrique[/quote:n58uzti5] Very good! All correct except for 1976. Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 Duke Snider 354 1964 George Altman 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 Bobby Pfeil 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 Bob Aspromonte 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 284 1981 Mike Cubbage 80 1982 Tom Veryzer 54 1983 Mark Bradley 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 Tom Paciorek 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 Al Pedrique 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 Rick Cerone 227 1992 420 1993 Tony Fernandez 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 Manny Alexander 149 1998 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 Desi Relaford 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 Miguel Cairo 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 12:55 PM 1976: Leon Brown? G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 12:56 PM 2003: Tony Clark Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 12:56 PM ="G-Fafif":17pkz5y8]1966: Ken Boyer 1973: Rich Chiles 1978: Tom Grieve 1989: Juan Samuel 1998: Tony Phillips[/quote:17pkz5y8] All correct except for 1966 Boyer. You sure know your Mets. Ever think about writing a book? Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 Duke Snider 354 1964 George Altman 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 Bobby Pfeil 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 Bob Aspromonte 342 1972 49 1973 Rich Chiles 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 Tom Grieve 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 284 1981 Mike Cubbage 80 1982 Tom Veryzer 54 1983 Mark Bradley 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 Tom Paciorek 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 Al Pedrique 6 1989 Juan Samuel 333 1990 163 1991 Rick Cerone 227 1992 420 1993 Tony Fernandez 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 Manny Alexander 149 1998 Tony Phillips 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 Desi Relaford 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 Miguel Cairo 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 12:57 PM 1974: Rich Puig G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 12:57 PM 1975: Gene Clines G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 12:59 PM 1992 Dick Schofield Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 01:00 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 03 2009 01:01 PM How the hell did you get Leon Brown!?!? And Tony Clark is correct too. So are Clines and Puig. EDIT: Dick Schofield too. Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 Duke Snider 354 1964 George Altman 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 Bobby Pfeil 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 Bob Aspromonte 342 1972 49 1973 Rich Chiles 25 1974 Rich Puig 10 1975 Gene Clines 203 1976 Leon Brown 70 1977 17 1978 Tom Grieve 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 284 1981 Mike Cubbage 80 1982 Tom Veryzer 54 1983 Mark Bradley 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 Tom Paciorek 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 Al Pedrique 6 1989 Juan Samuel 333 1990 163 1991 Rick Cerone 227 1992 Dick Schofield 420 1993 Tony Fernandez 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 Manny Alexander 149 1998 Tony Phillips 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 Desi Relaford 301 2002 208 2003 Tony Clark 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 Miguel Cairo 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 I hate to think how few of these I would have gotten if I was playing this game. Aspromonte, probably. And Hebner and Davis. G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 01:00 PM 1966 Charley Smith? G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 01:01 PM Leon "Motor" Brown was actually my first guess and I changed it to Pepe. 1996: Alvaro Espinoza? Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 01:02 PM Smith is wrong, Alvaro Espinoza is correct. G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 01:02 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 03 2009 01:03 PM 1972 EDIT Joe Nolan? John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 03 2009 01:03 PM 1965 Duke Carmel 1966 Ed Bressoud G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 01:03 PM Bressoud is a GREAT guess/answer. He owned the SS HR record forever. Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 01:06 PM No Nolan. Not Carmel, either. Ed Bressoud is correct. Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 Duke Snider 354 1964 George Altman 422 1965 156 1966 Ed Bressoud 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 Bobby Pfeil 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 Bob Aspromonte 342 1972 49 1973 Rich Chiles 25 1974 Rich Puig 10 1975 Gene Clines 203 1976 Leon Brown 70 1977 17 1978 Tom Grieve 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 284 1981 Mike Cubbage 80 1982 Tom Veryzer 54 1983 Mark Bradley 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 Tom Paciorek 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 Al Pedrique 6 1989 Juan Samuel 333 1990 163 1991 Rick Cerone 227 1992 Dick Schofield 420 1993 Tony Fernandez 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 Alvaro Espinoza 134 1997 Manny Alexander 149 1998 Tony Phillips 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 Desi Relaford 301 2002 208 2003 Tony Clark 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 Miguel Cairo 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 I'm surprised that 1980 and 1990 haven't been guessed yet. 1977, by the way, is a pitcher. G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 01:06 PM 1990 Mike Marshall John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 03 2009 01:07 PM Last link in the bridge to Harrelson. G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 01:08 PM 1980: Claudell Washington G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 01:09 PM 1972 EDIT: Lute Barnes Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 01:16 PM Yes to Washington and Marshall, but not Barnes. Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 Duke Snider 354 1964 George Altman 422 1965 156 1966 Ed Bressoud 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 Bobby Pfeil 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 Bob Aspromonte 342 1972 49 1973 Rich Chiles 25 1974 Rich Puig 10 1975 Gene Clines 203 1976 Leon Brown 70 1977 17 1978 Tom Grieve 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 Claudell Washington 284 1981 Mike Cubbage 80 1982 Tom Veryzer 54 1983 Mark Bradley 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 Tom Paciorek 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 Al Pedrique 6 1989 Juan Samuel 333 1990 Mike Marshall 163 1991 Rick Cerone 227 1992 Dick Schofield 420 1993 Tony Fernandez 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 Alvaro Espinoza 134 1997 Manny Alexander 149 1998 Tony Phillips 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 Desi Relaford 301 2002 208 2003 Tony Clark 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 Miguel Cairo 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 01:22 PM I've looked up the others and see one of my '72 answers that I erased (in favor of Lute Barnes) and my instinctual '77 guess (but I thought he was here more than one year) were correct. 2002 I knew I was drawing a blank on. 1965 showed up in a book I read recently. 1968 we could have sat from here to the next ballpark and I wouldn't have gotten it. Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 01:51 PM Okay, time to flip the cards are reveal the answers. Good job everyone. We'll be back on Monday to do the pitchers. Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 Duke Snider 354 1964 George Altman 422 1965 Billy Cowan 156 1966 Ed Bressoud 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 Bill Short 2 1969 Bobby Pfeil 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 Bob Aspromonte 342 1972 Bill Sudakis 49 1973 Rich Chiles 25 1974 Rich Puig 10 1975 Gene Clines 203 1976 Leon Brown 70 1977 Jackson Todd 17 1978 Tom Grieve 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 Claudell Washington 284 1981 Mike Cubbage 80 1982 Tom Veryzer 54 1983 Mark Bradley 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 Tom Paciorek 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 Al Pedrique 6 1989 Juan Samuel 333 1990 Mike Marshall 163 1991 Rick Cerone 227 1992 Dick Schofield 420 1993 Tony Fernandez 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 Alvaro Espinoza 134 1997 Manny Alexander 149 1998 Tony Phillips 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 Desi Relaford 301 2002 John Valentin 208 2003 Tony Clark 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 Miguel Cairo 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 Rockin' Doc Apr 03 2009 05:42 PM I believe Tony Clark would be 2003.

[Benjamin Grimm]

="Edgy DC":3n2blzar]1984: Jerry Martin.[/quote:3n2blzar] DING! Year Player AB 1962 466 1963 354 1964 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 577 1968 2 1969 211 1970 322 1971 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 473 1980 284 1981 80 1982 54 1983 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 116 1986 136 1987 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 227 1992 420 1993 173 1994 137 1995 367 1996 134 1997 149 1998 188 1999 93 2000 546 2001 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 324 2005 327 2006 265 2007 190 2008 335

Fman99 Apr 03 2009 08:36 AM

2006 Nady (yes, I know my '06 Mets!)

Edgy DC Apr 03 2009 08:38 AM

2000: Derek Bell

Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 08:38 AM

DING! (EDIT: two dings! One for Bell as well.) Year Player AB 1962 466 1963 354 1964 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 577 1968 2 1969 211 1970 322 1971 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 473 1980 284 1981 80 1982 54 1983 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 116 1986 136 1987 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 227 1992 420 1993 173 1994 137 1995 367 1996 134 1997 149 1998 188 1999 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 324 2005 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 190 2008 335

Fman99 Apr 03 2009 08:40 AM

2000 Derek Bell

Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 08:43 AM

Yes. Edgy beat you to it.

Mendoza Line Apr 03 2009 08:46 AM

2007: Easley on edit...uh, wait - he was on the team in 2008. Just very forgettable.

Elster88 Apr 03 2009 08:53 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 03 2009 08:54 AM

oops

Edgy DC Apr 03 2009 08:53 AM

Bell, Martin: I suspect I have a thing for short-time Mets with a blow problem.

Fman99 Apr 03 2009 09:04 AM

2007: Gotay?

smg58 Apr 03 2009 09:08 AM

1986 Ed Hearn

Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 09:09 AM

Year Player AB 1962 466 1963 354 1964 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 577 1968 2 1969 211 1970 322 1971 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 473 1980 284 1981 80 1982 54 1983 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 227 1992 420 1993 173 1994 137 1995 367 1996 134 1997 149 1998 188 1999 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 324 2005 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 335

smg58 Apr 03 2009 09:11 AM

1999 Shawon Dunston

RealityChuck Apr 03 2009 09:12 AM

1967 -- Tommy Davis

Edgy DC Apr 03 2009 09:24 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 03 2009 09:39 AM

Point of order: might a pitcher qualify as the most prominent batter?

Elster88 Apr 03 2009 09:31 AM

1995, Brett Butler. I'll never forget him taking his hat off to pose for the guy who ran on the field in the first game at Shea after the strike.

Gwreck Apr 03 2009 09:32 AM

2003 - Jay Bell 2004 - Karim Garcia 2008 - Tatis

Mendoza Line Apr 03 2009 09:45 AM

1970 - Joe Foy

Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 09:46 AM

="Edgy DC":25qdyh1q]Point of order: might a pitcher qualify as the most prominent batter?[/quote:25qdyh1q] Yes. And that has happened a few times. Butler (1995), Dunston (1999) and Davis (1967) are all correct. Year Player AB 1962 466 1963 354 1964 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 211 1970 322 1971 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 473 1980 284 1981 80 1982 54 1983 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 227 1992 420 1993 173 1994 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 149 1998 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 324 2005 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 335 Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 09:48 AM ="Gwreck":31njl7sm]2003 - Jay Bell 2004 - Karim Garcia 2008 - Tatis[/quote:31njl7sm] Those are all wrong. Joe Foy, 1970, is correct. Year Player AB 1962 466 1963 354 1964 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 473 1980 284 1981 80 1982 54 1983 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 227 1992 420 1993 173 1994 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 149 1998 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 324 2005 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 335 Edgy DC Apr 03 2009 09:55 AM Going back to the beginning here: Felix Mantilla. Mendoza Line Apr 03 2009 09:58 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 03 2009 09:58 AM Do players who joined the team in 2008 and currently still on the team count as one-year Mets? If yes, then Schneider. metirish Apr 03 2009 09:58 AM Felix Heredia - 2005 Edgy DC Apr 03 2009 10:00 AM felix Heredia got 327 at bats as a 2005 Met? I don't think he even ate that many sunflower seeds as a Met. Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 10:01 AM Mantilla and Schneider are both correct and the top and bottom slots are now filled in. Heredia (2005) is not. (There will be a new answer for 2008 once Schneider appears in 2009, but for now he's the man.) Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 354 1964 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 473 1980 284 1981 80 1982 54 1983 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 227 1992 420 1993 173 1994 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 149 1998 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 324 2005 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 A Boy Named Seo Apr 03 2009 10:01 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 03 2009 10:04 AM 1992 Eddie Murray? Edit: d'oh, I'm an idiot. Murray's obviously wrong. metirish Apr 03 2009 10:01 AM Hidalgo - 2004 metirish Apr 03 2009 10:02 AM ="Edgy DC":278ftkqq]felix Heredia got 327 at bats as a 2005 Met? I don't think he even ate that many sunflower seeds as a Met.[/quote:278ftkqq] I need to RMPL..... Edgy DC Apr 03 2009 10:05 AM 1987: David West. Gwreck Apr 03 2009 10:07 AM 1990 - Pat Tabler? 1994 - Jim Lindeman? smg58 Apr 03 2009 10:11 AM 2005 Doug Mintkiewicz 1979 Richie Hebner Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 10:23 AM Hidaldo, Lindeman, and Hebner are correct. Mientkiewicz, Tabler, and West are wrong. Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 354 1964 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 284 1981 80 1982 54 1983 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 227 1992 420 1993 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 149 1998 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 Mendoza Line Apr 03 2009 10:28 AM 1969 - Al Weis Rockin' Doc Apr 03 2009 10:34 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 03 2009 10:37 AM 2008 - I'll vote for Ryan Church as having had a greater impact over fellow one year (to date) Mets Brian Schneider, Daniel Murphy, Nick Evans, and Fernando Tatis. Upon edit: I see that my answer is both late and incorrect, by the criteria set forth to establish most prominant, but Church made better use of his at bats for better effect than did Schneider. John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 03 2009 10:35 AM 1969 Bobby Pfiel 1971 Jim Fregosi 1992 Tony Fernandez Edgy DC Apr 03 2009 10:38 AM 2001: Desi Rockin' Doc Apr 03 2009 10:41 AM Desi Relaford was the man in 2001. I liked him and hated to see him get traded along with Shinjo. Besides the man could pitch, too. Upon Edit: Damn, too slow once again as Edgy comes up with Desi first. Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 10:51 AM ="John Cougar Lunchbucket":3scqozbr]1969 Bobby Pfiel 1971 Jim Fregosi 1992 Tony Fernandez[/quote:3scqozbr] Pfiel is correct for 1969. Your other two guesses are incorrect. Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 10:52 AM And yes to Desi Relaford too. Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 354 1964 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 Bobby Pfeil 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 284 1981 80 1982 54 1983 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 227 1992 420 1993 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 149 1998 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 Desi Relaford 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 Edgy DC Apr 03 2009 10:53 AM 1991: Yankee spokesmodel Rick Cerone. Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 10:54 AM Rick Cerone is correct. Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 354 1964 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 Bobby Pfeil 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 284 1981 80 1982 54 1983 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 Rick Cerone 227 1992 420 1993 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 149 1998 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 Desi Relaford 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 Fman99 Apr 03 2009 10:56 AM If I remember right Tony Fernandez' one year in orange and blue was 1993, not 1992. Edgy DC Apr 03 2009 10:59 AM 1980: Jerry Morales, whose Metsache was a 6.7 on the Foli-Hernandez scale. Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 11:01 AM Not Jerry Morales in 1980. Fman gets Tony Fernandez for 1993. Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 354 1964 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 Bobby Pfeil 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 284 1981 80 1982 54 1983 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 Rick Cerone 227 1992 420 1993 Tony Fernandez 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 149 1998 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 Desi Relaford 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 03 2009 11:20 AM ="Benjamin Grimm":dcsgxkt4] ="John Cougar Lunchbucket":dcsgxkt4]1969 Bobby Pfiel 1971 Jim Fregosi 1992 Tony Fernandez[/quote:dcsgxkt4] Pfiel is correct for 1969. Your other two guesses are incorrect.[/quote:dcsgxkt4] D'oh, Fernandez must be 1993. 1964 is George Altman Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 11:29 AM ="John Cougar Lunchbucket":1rym98d0]1964 is George Altman[/quote:1rym98d0] Yes. Fregosi, by the way, played for the Mets in 1972 and 1973. He hadn't arrived by 1971. Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 354 1964 George Altman 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 Bobby Pfeil 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 284 1981 80 1982 54 1983 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 Rick Cerone 227 1992 420 1993 Tony Fernandez 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 149 1998 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 Desi Relaford 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 03 2009 11:55 AM 2005-- Miguel Cairo 1997-- Manny Alexander We've got some magical 2B history, no? Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 11:57 AM ="LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr":3ma9esow]2005-- Miguel Cairo 1997-- Manny Alexander [/quote:3ma9esow] Yes, and yes. Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 354 1964 George Altman 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 Bobby Pfeil 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 284 1981 80 1982 54 1983 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 Rick Cerone 227 1992 420 1993 Tony Fernandez 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 Manny Alexander 149 1998 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 Desi Relaford 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 Miguel Cairo 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 Fman99 Apr 03 2009 12:44 PM Oooo! 63 = the Duke Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 12:46 PM Yes! Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 Duke Snider 354 1964 George Altman 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 Bobby Pfeil 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 284 1981 80 1982 54 1983 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 Rick Cerone 227 1992 420 1993 Tony Fernandez 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 Manny Alexander 149 1998 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 Desi Relaford 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 Miguel Cairo 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 12:50 PM 1971 Bob Aspromonte 1976 EDIT: Pepe Mangual 1981 Mike Cubbage 1982 Tom Veryzer 1983 Mark Bradley 1985 Tom Paciorek 1987 Al Pedrique Edgy DC Apr 03 2009 12:52 PM Now that's the full Aspromonte. Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 12:52 PM Okay, time for some hints. 1998 and 2003 have the same first name. So do 1978 and 1985. And so do 1973 and 1974. G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 12:53 PM 1966: Ken Boyer 1973: Rich Chiles 1978: Tom Grieve 1989: Juan Samuel 1998: Tony Phillips Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 12:54 PM ="G-Fafif":n58uzti5]1971 Bob Aspromonte 1976 EDIT: Pepe Mangual 1981 Mike Cubbage 1982 Tom Veryzer 1983 Mark Bradley 1985 Tom Paciorek 1987 Al Pedrique[/quote:n58uzti5] Very good! All correct except for 1976. Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 Duke Snider 354 1964 George Altman 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 Bobby Pfeil 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 Bob Aspromonte 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 284 1981 Mike Cubbage 80 1982 Tom Veryzer 54 1983 Mark Bradley 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 Tom Paciorek 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 Al Pedrique 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 Rick Cerone 227 1992 420 1993 Tony Fernandez 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 Manny Alexander 149 1998 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 Desi Relaford 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 Miguel Cairo 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 12:55 PM 1976: Leon Brown? G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 12:56 PM 2003: Tony Clark Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 12:56 PM ="G-Fafif":17pkz5y8]1966: Ken Boyer 1973: Rich Chiles 1978: Tom Grieve 1989: Juan Samuel 1998: Tony Phillips[/quote:17pkz5y8] All correct except for 1966 Boyer. You sure know your Mets. Ever think about writing a book? Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 Duke Snider 354 1964 George Altman 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 Bobby Pfeil 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 Bob Aspromonte 342 1972 49 1973 Rich Chiles 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 Tom Grieve 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 284 1981 Mike Cubbage 80 1982 Tom Veryzer 54 1983 Mark Bradley 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 Tom Paciorek 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 Al Pedrique 6 1989 Juan Samuel 333 1990 163 1991 Rick Cerone 227 1992 420 1993 Tony Fernandez 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 Manny Alexander 149 1998 Tony Phillips 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 Desi Relaford 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 Miguel Cairo 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 12:57 PM 1974: Rich Puig G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 12:57 PM 1975: Gene Clines G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 12:59 PM 1992 Dick Schofield Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 01:00 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 03 2009 01:01 PM How the hell did you get Leon Brown!?!? And Tony Clark is correct too. So are Clines and Puig. EDIT: Dick Schofield too. Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 Duke Snider 354 1964 George Altman 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 Bobby Pfeil 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 Bob Aspromonte 342 1972 49 1973 Rich Chiles 25 1974 Rich Puig 10 1975 Gene Clines 203 1976 Leon Brown 70 1977 17 1978 Tom Grieve 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 284 1981 Mike Cubbage 80 1982 Tom Veryzer 54 1983 Mark Bradley 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 Tom Paciorek 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 Al Pedrique 6 1989 Juan Samuel 333 1990 163 1991 Rick Cerone 227 1992 Dick Schofield 420 1993 Tony Fernandez 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 Manny Alexander 149 1998 Tony Phillips 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 Desi Relaford 301 2002 208 2003 Tony Clark 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 Miguel Cairo 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 I hate to think how few of these I would have gotten if I was playing this game. Aspromonte, probably. And Hebner and Davis. G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 01:00 PM 1966 Charley Smith? G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 01:01 PM Leon "Motor" Brown was actually my first guess and I changed it to Pepe. 1996: Alvaro Espinoza? Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 01:02 PM Smith is wrong, Alvaro Espinoza is correct. G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 01:02 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 03 2009 01:03 PM 1972 EDIT Joe Nolan? John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 03 2009 01:03 PM 1965 Duke Carmel 1966 Ed Bressoud G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 01:03 PM Bressoud is a GREAT guess/answer. He owned the SS HR record forever. Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 01:06 PM No Nolan. Not Carmel, either. Ed Bressoud is correct. Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 Duke Snider 354 1964 George Altman 422 1965 156 1966 Ed Bressoud 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 Bobby Pfeil 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 Bob Aspromonte 342 1972 49 1973 Rich Chiles 25 1974 Rich Puig 10 1975 Gene Clines 203 1976 Leon Brown 70 1977 17 1978 Tom Grieve 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 284 1981 Mike Cubbage 80 1982 Tom Veryzer 54 1983 Mark Bradley 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 Tom Paciorek 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 Al Pedrique 6 1989 Juan Samuel 333 1990 163 1991 Rick Cerone 227 1992 Dick Schofield 420 1993 Tony Fernandez 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 Alvaro Espinoza 134 1997 Manny Alexander 149 1998 Tony Phillips 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 Desi Relaford 301 2002 208 2003 Tony Clark 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 Miguel Cairo 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 I'm surprised that 1980 and 1990 haven't been guessed yet. 1977, by the way, is a pitcher. G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 01:06 PM 1990 Mike Marshall John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 03 2009 01:07 PM Last link in the bridge to Harrelson. G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 01:08 PM 1980: Claudell Washington G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 01:09 PM 1972 EDIT: Lute Barnes Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 01:16 PM Yes to Washington and Marshall, but not Barnes. Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 Duke Snider 354 1964 George Altman 422 1965 156 1966 Ed Bressoud 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 Bobby Pfeil 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 Bob Aspromonte 342 1972 49 1973 Rich Chiles 25 1974 Rich Puig 10 1975 Gene Clines 203 1976 Leon Brown 70 1977 17 1978 Tom Grieve 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 Claudell Washington 284 1981 Mike Cubbage 80 1982 Tom Veryzer 54 1983 Mark Bradley 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 Tom Paciorek 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 Al Pedrique 6 1989 Juan Samuel 333 1990 Mike Marshall 163 1991 Rick Cerone 227 1992 Dick Schofield 420 1993 Tony Fernandez 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 Alvaro Espinoza 134 1997 Manny Alexander 149 1998 Tony Phillips 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 Desi Relaford 301 2002 208 2003 Tony Clark 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 Miguel Cairo 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 01:22 PM I've looked up the others and see one of my '72 answers that I erased (in favor of Lute Barnes) and my instinctual '77 guess (but I thought he was here more than one year) were correct. 2002 I knew I was drawing a blank on. 1965 showed up in a book I read recently. 1968 we could have sat from here to the next ballpark and I wouldn't have gotten it. Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 01:51 PM Okay, time to flip the cards are reveal the answers. Good job everyone. We'll be back on Monday to do the pitchers. Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 Duke Snider 354 1964 George Altman 422 1965 Billy Cowan 156 1966 Ed Bressoud 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 Bill Short 2 1969 Bobby Pfeil 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 Bob Aspromonte 342 1972 Bill Sudakis 49 1973 Rich Chiles 25 1974 Rich Puig 10 1975 Gene Clines 203 1976 Leon Brown 70 1977 Jackson Todd 17 1978 Tom Grieve 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 Claudell Washington 284 1981 Mike Cubbage 80 1982 Tom Veryzer 54 1983 Mark Bradley 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 Tom Paciorek 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 Al Pedrique 6 1989 Juan Samuel 333 1990 Mike Marshall 163 1991 Rick Cerone 227 1992 Dick Schofield 420 1993 Tony Fernandez 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 Alvaro Espinoza 134 1997 Manny Alexander 149 1998 Tony Phillips 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 Desi Relaford 301 2002 John Valentin 208 2003 Tony Clark 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 Miguel Cairo 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 Rockin' Doc Apr 03 2009 05:42 PM I believe Tony Clark would be 2003.

[Fman99]

2006 Nady (yes, I know my '06 Mets!)

[Guest Edgy DC]

2000: Derek Bell

[Benjamin Grimm]

DING!

(EDIT: two dings! One for Bell as well.)

Year	Player	AB
1962		466
1963		354
1964		422
1965		156
1966		405
1967		577
1968		2
1969		211
1970		322
1971		342
1972		49
1973		25
1974		10
1975		203
1976		70
1977		17
1978		101
1979		473
1980		284
1981		80
1982		54
1983		104
1984	Jerry Martin	91
1985		116
1986		136
1987		6
1989		333
1990		163
1991		227
1992		420
1993		173
1994		137
1995		367
1996		134
1997		149
1998		188
1999		93
2000	Derek Bell	546
2001		301
2002		208
2003		254
2004		324
2005		327
2006	Xavier Nady	265
2007		190
2008		335

[Fman99]

2000 Derek Bell

[Benjamin Grimm]

Yes. Edgy beat you to it.

[Guest Mendoza Line]

2007: Easley

on edit...uh, wait - he was on the team in 2008. Just very forgettable.

[Elster88]

oops

[Guest Edgy DC]

Bell, Martin: I suspect I have a thing for short-time Mets with a blow problem.

[Fman99]

2007: Gotay?

[smg58]

1986 Ed Hearn

[Benjamin Grimm]

Year	Player	AB
1962		466
1963		354
1964		422
1965		156
1966		405
1967		577
1968		2
1969		211
1970		322
1971		342
1972		49
1973		25
1974		10
1975		203
1976		70
1977		17
1978		101
1979		473
1980		284
1981		80
1982		54
1983		104
1984	Jerry Martin	91
1985		116
1986	Ed Hearn	136
1987		6
1989		333
1990		163
1991		227
1992		420
1993		173
1994		137
1995		367
1996		134
1997		149
1998		188
1999		93
2000	Derek Bell	546
2001		301
2002		208
2003		254
2004		324
2005		327
2006	Xavier Nady	265
2007	Ruben Gotay	190
2008		335

[smg58]

1999 Shawon Dunston

[RealityChuck]

1967 -- Tommy Davis

[Guest Edgy DC]

Point of order: might a pitcher qualify as the most prominent batter?

[Elster88]

1995, Brett Butler. I'll never forget him taking his hat off to pose for the guy who ran on the field in the first game at Shea after the strike.

[Gwreck]

2003 - Jay Bell
2004 - Karim Garcia
2008 - Tatis

[Guest Mendoza Line]

1970 - Joe Foy

[Benjamin Grimm]

="Edgy DC":25qdyh1q]Point of order: might a pitcher qualify as the most prominent batter?[/quote:25qdyh1q] Yes. And that has happened a few times. Butler (1995), Dunston (1999) and Davis (1967) are all correct. Year Player AB 1962 466 1963 354 1964 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 211 1970 322 1971 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 473 1980 284 1981 80 1982 54 1983 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 227 1992 420 1993 173 1994 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 149 1998 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 324 2005 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 335

Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 09:48 AM

="Gwreck":31njl7sm]2003 - Jay Bell 2004 - Karim Garcia 2008 - Tatis[/quote:31njl7sm] Those are all wrong. Joe Foy, 1970, is correct. Year Player AB 1962 466 1963 354 1964 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 473 1980 284 1981 80 1982 54 1983 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 227 1992 420 1993 173 1994 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 149 1998 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 324 2005 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 335 Edgy DC Apr 03 2009 09:55 AM Going back to the beginning here: Felix Mantilla. Mendoza Line Apr 03 2009 09:58 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 03 2009 09:58 AM Do players who joined the team in 2008 and currently still on the team count as one-year Mets? If yes, then Schneider. metirish Apr 03 2009 09:58 AM Felix Heredia - 2005 Edgy DC Apr 03 2009 10:00 AM felix Heredia got 327 at bats as a 2005 Met? I don't think he even ate that many sunflower seeds as a Met. Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 10:01 AM Mantilla and Schneider are both correct and the top and bottom slots are now filled in. Heredia (2005) is not. (There will be a new answer for 2008 once Schneider appears in 2009, but for now he's the man.) Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 354 1964 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 473 1980 284 1981 80 1982 54 1983 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 227 1992 420 1993 173 1994 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 149 1998 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 324 2005 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 A Boy Named Seo Apr 03 2009 10:01 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 03 2009 10:04 AM 1992 Eddie Murray? Edit: d'oh, I'm an idiot. Murray's obviously wrong. metirish Apr 03 2009 10:01 AM Hidalgo - 2004 metirish Apr 03 2009 10:02 AM ="Edgy DC":278ftkqq]felix Heredia got 327 at bats as a 2005 Met? I don't think he even ate that many sunflower seeds as a Met.[/quote:278ftkqq] I need to RMPL..... Edgy DC Apr 03 2009 10:05 AM 1987: David West. Gwreck Apr 03 2009 10:07 AM 1990 - Pat Tabler? 1994 - Jim Lindeman? smg58 Apr 03 2009 10:11 AM 2005 Doug Mintkiewicz 1979 Richie Hebner Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 10:23 AM Hidaldo, Lindeman, and Hebner are correct. Mientkiewicz, Tabler, and West are wrong. Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 354 1964 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 284 1981 80 1982 54 1983 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 227 1992 420 1993 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 149 1998 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 Mendoza Line Apr 03 2009 10:28 AM 1969 - Al Weis Rockin' Doc Apr 03 2009 10:34 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 03 2009 10:37 AM 2008 - I'll vote for Ryan Church as having had a greater impact over fellow one year (to date) Mets Brian Schneider, Daniel Murphy, Nick Evans, and Fernando Tatis. Upon edit: I see that my answer is both late and incorrect, by the criteria set forth to establish most prominant, but Church made better use of his at bats for better effect than did Schneider. John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 03 2009 10:35 AM 1969 Bobby Pfiel 1971 Jim Fregosi 1992 Tony Fernandez Edgy DC Apr 03 2009 10:38 AM 2001: Desi Rockin' Doc Apr 03 2009 10:41 AM Desi Relaford was the man in 2001. I liked him and hated to see him get traded along with Shinjo. Besides the man could pitch, too. Upon Edit: Damn, too slow once again as Edgy comes up with Desi first. Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 10:51 AM ="John Cougar Lunchbucket":3scqozbr]1969 Bobby Pfiel 1971 Jim Fregosi 1992 Tony Fernandez[/quote:3scqozbr] Pfiel is correct for 1969. Your other two guesses are incorrect. Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 10:52 AM And yes to Desi Relaford too. Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 354 1964 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 Bobby Pfeil 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 284 1981 80 1982 54 1983 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 227 1992 420 1993 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 149 1998 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 Desi Relaford 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 Edgy DC Apr 03 2009 10:53 AM 1991: Yankee spokesmodel Rick Cerone. Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 10:54 AM Rick Cerone is correct. Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 354 1964 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 Bobby Pfeil 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 284 1981 80 1982 54 1983 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 Rick Cerone 227 1992 420 1993 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 149 1998 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 Desi Relaford 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 Fman99 Apr 03 2009 10:56 AM If I remember right Tony Fernandez' one year in orange and blue was 1993, not 1992. Edgy DC Apr 03 2009 10:59 AM 1980: Jerry Morales, whose Metsache was a 6.7 on the Foli-Hernandez scale. Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 11:01 AM Not Jerry Morales in 1980. Fman gets Tony Fernandez for 1993. Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 354 1964 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 Bobby Pfeil 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 284 1981 80 1982 54 1983 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 Rick Cerone 227 1992 420 1993 Tony Fernandez 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 149 1998 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 Desi Relaford 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 03 2009 11:20 AM ="Benjamin Grimm":dcsgxkt4] ="John Cougar Lunchbucket":dcsgxkt4]1969 Bobby Pfiel 1971 Jim Fregosi 1992 Tony Fernandez[/quote:dcsgxkt4] Pfiel is correct for 1969. Your other two guesses are incorrect.[/quote:dcsgxkt4] D'oh, Fernandez must be 1993. 1964 is George Altman Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 11:29 AM ="John Cougar Lunchbucket":1rym98d0]1964 is George Altman[/quote:1rym98d0] Yes. Fregosi, by the way, played for the Mets in 1972 and 1973. He hadn't arrived by 1971. Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 354 1964 George Altman 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 Bobby Pfeil 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 284 1981 80 1982 54 1983 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 Rick Cerone 227 1992 420 1993 Tony Fernandez 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 149 1998 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 Desi Relaford 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 03 2009 11:55 AM 2005-- Miguel Cairo 1997-- Manny Alexander We've got some magical 2B history, no? Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 11:57 AM ="LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr":3ma9esow]2005-- Miguel Cairo 1997-- Manny Alexander [/quote:3ma9esow] Yes, and yes. Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 354 1964 George Altman 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 Bobby Pfeil 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 284 1981 80 1982 54 1983 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 Rick Cerone 227 1992 420 1993 Tony Fernandez 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 Manny Alexander 149 1998 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 Desi Relaford 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 Miguel Cairo 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 Fman99 Apr 03 2009 12:44 PM Oooo! 63 = the Duke Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 12:46 PM Yes! Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 Duke Snider 354 1964 George Altman 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 Bobby Pfeil 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 284 1981 80 1982 54 1983 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 Rick Cerone 227 1992 420 1993 Tony Fernandez 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 Manny Alexander 149 1998 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 Desi Relaford 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 Miguel Cairo 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 12:50 PM 1971 Bob Aspromonte 1976 EDIT: Pepe Mangual 1981 Mike Cubbage 1982 Tom Veryzer 1983 Mark Bradley 1985 Tom Paciorek 1987 Al Pedrique Edgy DC Apr 03 2009 12:52 PM Now that's the full Aspromonte. Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 12:52 PM Okay, time for some hints. 1998 and 2003 have the same first name. So do 1978 and 1985. And so do 1973 and 1974. G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 12:53 PM 1966: Ken Boyer 1973: Rich Chiles 1978: Tom Grieve 1989: Juan Samuel 1998: Tony Phillips Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 12:54 PM ="G-Fafif":n58uzti5]1971 Bob Aspromonte 1976 EDIT: Pepe Mangual 1981 Mike Cubbage 1982 Tom Veryzer 1983 Mark Bradley 1985 Tom Paciorek 1987 Al Pedrique[/quote:n58uzti5] Very good! All correct except for 1976. Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 Duke Snider 354 1964 George Altman 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 Bobby Pfeil 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 Bob Aspromonte 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 284 1981 Mike Cubbage 80 1982 Tom Veryzer 54 1983 Mark Bradley 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 Tom Paciorek 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 Al Pedrique 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 Rick Cerone 227 1992 420 1993 Tony Fernandez 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 Manny Alexander 149 1998 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 Desi Relaford 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 Miguel Cairo 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 12:55 PM 1976: Leon Brown? G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 12:56 PM 2003: Tony Clark Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 12:56 PM ="G-Fafif":17pkz5y8]1966: Ken Boyer 1973: Rich Chiles 1978: Tom Grieve 1989: Juan Samuel 1998: Tony Phillips[/quote:17pkz5y8] All correct except for 1966 Boyer. You sure know your Mets. Ever think about writing a book? Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 Duke Snider 354 1964 George Altman 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 Bobby Pfeil 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 Bob Aspromonte 342 1972 49 1973 Rich Chiles 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 Tom Grieve 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 284 1981 Mike Cubbage 80 1982 Tom Veryzer 54 1983 Mark Bradley 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 Tom Paciorek 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 Al Pedrique 6 1989 Juan Samuel 333 1990 163 1991 Rick Cerone 227 1992 420 1993 Tony Fernandez 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 Manny Alexander 149 1998 Tony Phillips 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 Desi Relaford 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 Miguel Cairo 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 12:57 PM 1974: Rich Puig G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 12:57 PM 1975: Gene Clines G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 12:59 PM 1992 Dick Schofield Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 01:00 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 03 2009 01:01 PM How the hell did you get Leon Brown!?!? And Tony Clark is correct too. So are Clines and Puig. EDIT: Dick Schofield too. Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 Duke Snider 354 1964 George Altman 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 Bobby Pfeil 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 Bob Aspromonte 342 1972 49 1973 Rich Chiles 25 1974 Rich Puig 10 1975 Gene Clines 203 1976 Leon Brown 70 1977 17 1978 Tom Grieve 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 284 1981 Mike Cubbage 80 1982 Tom Veryzer 54 1983 Mark Bradley 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 Tom Paciorek 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 Al Pedrique 6 1989 Juan Samuel 333 1990 163 1991 Rick Cerone 227 1992 Dick Schofield 420 1993 Tony Fernandez 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 Manny Alexander 149 1998 Tony Phillips 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 Desi Relaford 301 2002 208 2003 Tony Clark 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 Miguel Cairo 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 I hate to think how few of these I would have gotten if I was playing this game. Aspromonte, probably. And Hebner and Davis. G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 01:00 PM 1966 Charley Smith? G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 01:01 PM Leon "Motor" Brown was actually my first guess and I changed it to Pepe. 1996: Alvaro Espinoza? Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 01:02 PM Smith is wrong, Alvaro Espinoza is correct. G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 01:02 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 03 2009 01:03 PM 1972 EDIT Joe Nolan? John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 03 2009 01:03 PM 1965 Duke Carmel 1966 Ed Bressoud G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 01:03 PM Bressoud is a GREAT guess/answer. He owned the SS HR record forever. Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 01:06 PM No Nolan. Not Carmel, either. Ed Bressoud is correct. Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 Duke Snider 354 1964 George Altman 422 1965 156 1966 Ed Bressoud 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 Bobby Pfeil 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 Bob Aspromonte 342 1972 49 1973 Rich Chiles 25 1974 Rich Puig 10 1975 Gene Clines 203 1976 Leon Brown 70 1977 17 1978 Tom Grieve 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 284 1981 Mike Cubbage 80 1982 Tom Veryzer 54 1983 Mark Bradley 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 Tom Paciorek 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 Al Pedrique 6 1989 Juan Samuel 333 1990 163 1991 Rick Cerone 227 1992 Dick Schofield 420 1993 Tony Fernandez 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 Alvaro Espinoza 134 1997 Manny Alexander 149 1998 Tony Phillips 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 Desi Relaford 301 2002 208 2003 Tony Clark 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 Miguel Cairo 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 I'm surprised that 1980 and 1990 haven't been guessed yet. 1977, by the way, is a pitcher. G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 01:06 PM 1990 Mike Marshall John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 03 2009 01:07 PM Last link in the bridge to Harrelson. G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 01:08 PM 1980: Claudell Washington G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 01:09 PM 1972 EDIT: Lute Barnes Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 01:16 PM Yes to Washington and Marshall, but not Barnes. Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 Duke Snider 354 1964 George Altman 422 1965 156 1966 Ed Bressoud 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 Bobby Pfeil 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 Bob Aspromonte 342 1972 49 1973 Rich Chiles 25 1974 Rich Puig 10 1975 Gene Clines 203 1976 Leon Brown 70 1977 17 1978 Tom Grieve 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 Claudell Washington 284 1981 Mike Cubbage 80 1982 Tom Veryzer 54 1983 Mark Bradley 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 Tom Paciorek 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 Al Pedrique 6 1989 Juan Samuel 333 1990 Mike Marshall 163 1991 Rick Cerone 227 1992 Dick Schofield 420 1993 Tony Fernandez 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 Alvaro Espinoza 134 1997 Manny Alexander 149 1998 Tony Phillips 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 Desi Relaford 301 2002 208 2003 Tony Clark 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 Miguel Cairo 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 01:22 PM I've looked up the others and see one of my '72 answers that I erased (in favor of Lute Barnes) and my instinctual '77 guess (but I thought he was here more than one year) were correct. 2002 I knew I was drawing a blank on. 1965 showed up in a book I read recently. 1968 we could have sat from here to the next ballpark and I wouldn't have gotten it. Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 01:51 PM Okay, time to flip the cards are reveal the answers. Good job everyone. We'll be back on Monday to do the pitchers. Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 Duke Snider 354 1964 George Altman 422 1965 Billy Cowan 156 1966 Ed Bressoud 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 Bill Short 2 1969 Bobby Pfeil 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 Bob Aspromonte 342 1972 Bill Sudakis 49 1973 Rich Chiles 25 1974 Rich Puig 10 1975 Gene Clines 203 1976 Leon Brown 70 1977 Jackson Todd 17 1978 Tom Grieve 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 Claudell Washington 284 1981 Mike Cubbage 80 1982 Tom Veryzer 54 1983 Mark Bradley 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 Tom Paciorek 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 Al Pedrique 6 1989 Juan Samuel 333 1990 Mike Marshall 163 1991 Rick Cerone 227 1992 Dick Schofield 420 1993 Tony Fernandez 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 Alvaro Espinoza 134 1997 Manny Alexander 149 1998 Tony Phillips 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 Desi Relaford 301 2002 John Valentin 208 2003 Tony Clark 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 Miguel Cairo 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 Rockin' Doc Apr 03 2009 05:42 PM I believe Tony Clark would be 2003.

[Benjamin Grimm]

="Gwreck":31njl7sm]2003 - Jay Bell 2004 - Karim Garcia 2008 - Tatis[/quote:31njl7sm] Those are all wrong. Joe Foy, 1970, is correct. Year Player AB 1962 466 1963 354 1964 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 473 1980 284 1981 80 1982 54 1983 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 227 1992 420 1993 173 1994 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 149 1998 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 324 2005 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 335

Edgy DC Apr 03 2009 09:55 AM

Going back to the beginning here: Felix Mantilla.

Mendoza Line Apr 03 2009 09:58 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 03 2009 09:58 AM

Do players who joined the team in 2008 and currently still on the team count as one-year Mets? If yes, then Schneider.

metirish Apr 03 2009 09:58 AM

Felix Heredia - 2005

Edgy DC Apr 03 2009 10:00 AM

felix Heredia got 327 at bats as a 2005 Met? I don't think he even ate that many sunflower seeds as a Met.

Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 10:01 AM

Mantilla and Schneider are both correct and the top and bottom slots are now filled in. Heredia (2005) is not. (There will be a new answer for 2008 once Schneider appears in 2009, but for now he's the man.) Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 354 1964 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 473 1980 284 1981 80 1982 54 1983 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 227 1992 420 1993 173 1994 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 149 1998 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 324 2005 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335

A Boy Named Seo Apr 03 2009 10:01 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 03 2009 10:04 AM

1992 Eddie Murray? Edit: d'oh, I'm an idiot. Murray's obviously wrong.

metirish Apr 03 2009 10:01 AM

Hidalgo - 2004

metirish Apr 03 2009 10:02 AM

="Edgy DC":278ftkqq]felix Heredia got 327 at bats as a 2005 Met? I don't think he even ate that many sunflower seeds as a Met.[/quote:278ftkqq] I need to RMPL..... Edgy DC Apr 03 2009 10:05 AM 1987: David West. Gwreck Apr 03 2009 10:07 AM 1990 - Pat Tabler? 1994 - Jim Lindeman? smg58 Apr 03 2009 10:11 AM 2005 Doug Mintkiewicz 1979 Richie Hebner Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 10:23 AM Hidaldo, Lindeman, and Hebner are correct. Mientkiewicz, Tabler, and West are wrong. Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 354 1964 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 284 1981 80 1982 54 1983 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 227 1992 420 1993 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 149 1998 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 Mendoza Line Apr 03 2009 10:28 AM 1969 - Al Weis Rockin' Doc Apr 03 2009 10:34 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 03 2009 10:37 AM 2008 - I'll vote for Ryan Church as having had a greater impact over fellow one year (to date) Mets Brian Schneider, Daniel Murphy, Nick Evans, and Fernando Tatis. Upon edit: I see that my answer is both late and incorrect, by the criteria set forth to establish most prominant, but Church made better use of his at bats for better effect than did Schneider. John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 03 2009 10:35 AM 1969 Bobby Pfiel 1971 Jim Fregosi 1992 Tony Fernandez Edgy DC Apr 03 2009 10:38 AM 2001: Desi Rockin' Doc Apr 03 2009 10:41 AM Desi Relaford was the man in 2001. I liked him and hated to see him get traded along with Shinjo. Besides the man could pitch, too. Upon Edit: Damn, too slow once again as Edgy comes up with Desi first. Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 10:51 AM ="John Cougar Lunchbucket":3scqozbr]1969 Bobby Pfiel 1971 Jim Fregosi 1992 Tony Fernandez[/quote:3scqozbr] Pfiel is correct for 1969. Your other two guesses are incorrect. Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 10:52 AM And yes to Desi Relaford too. Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 354 1964 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 Bobby Pfeil 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 284 1981 80 1982 54 1983 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 227 1992 420 1993 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 149 1998 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 Desi Relaford 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 Edgy DC Apr 03 2009 10:53 AM 1991: Yankee spokesmodel Rick Cerone. Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 10:54 AM Rick Cerone is correct. Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 354 1964 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 Bobby Pfeil 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 284 1981 80 1982 54 1983 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 Rick Cerone 227 1992 420 1993 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 149 1998 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 Desi Relaford 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 Fman99 Apr 03 2009 10:56 AM If I remember right Tony Fernandez' one year in orange and blue was 1993, not 1992. Edgy DC Apr 03 2009 10:59 AM 1980: Jerry Morales, whose Metsache was a 6.7 on the Foli-Hernandez scale. Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 11:01 AM Not Jerry Morales in 1980. Fman gets Tony Fernandez for 1993. Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 354 1964 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 Bobby Pfeil 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 284 1981 80 1982 54 1983 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 Rick Cerone 227 1992 420 1993 Tony Fernandez 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 149 1998 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 Desi Relaford 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 03 2009 11:20 AM ="Benjamin Grimm":dcsgxkt4] ="John Cougar Lunchbucket":dcsgxkt4]1969 Bobby Pfiel 1971 Jim Fregosi 1992 Tony Fernandez[/quote:dcsgxkt4] Pfiel is correct for 1969. Your other two guesses are incorrect.[/quote:dcsgxkt4] D'oh, Fernandez must be 1993. 1964 is George Altman Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 11:29 AM ="John Cougar Lunchbucket":1rym98d0]1964 is George Altman[/quote:1rym98d0] Yes. Fregosi, by the way, played for the Mets in 1972 and 1973. He hadn't arrived by 1971. Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 354 1964 George Altman 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 Bobby Pfeil 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 284 1981 80 1982 54 1983 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 Rick Cerone 227 1992 420 1993 Tony Fernandez 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 149 1998 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 Desi Relaford 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 03 2009 11:55 AM 2005-- Miguel Cairo 1997-- Manny Alexander We've got some magical 2B history, no? Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 11:57 AM ="LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr":3ma9esow]2005-- Miguel Cairo 1997-- Manny Alexander [/quote:3ma9esow] Yes, and yes. Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 354 1964 George Altman 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 Bobby Pfeil 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 284 1981 80 1982 54 1983 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 Rick Cerone 227 1992 420 1993 Tony Fernandez 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 Manny Alexander 149 1998 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 Desi Relaford 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 Miguel Cairo 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 Fman99 Apr 03 2009 12:44 PM Oooo! 63 = the Duke Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 12:46 PM Yes! Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 Duke Snider 354 1964 George Altman 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 Bobby Pfeil 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 284 1981 80 1982 54 1983 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 Rick Cerone 227 1992 420 1993 Tony Fernandez 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 Manny Alexander 149 1998 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 Desi Relaford 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 Miguel Cairo 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 12:50 PM 1971 Bob Aspromonte 1976 EDIT: Pepe Mangual 1981 Mike Cubbage 1982 Tom Veryzer 1983 Mark Bradley 1985 Tom Paciorek 1987 Al Pedrique Edgy DC Apr 03 2009 12:52 PM Now that's the full Aspromonte. Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 12:52 PM Okay, time for some hints. 1998 and 2003 have the same first name. So do 1978 and 1985. And so do 1973 and 1974. G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 12:53 PM 1966: Ken Boyer 1973: Rich Chiles 1978: Tom Grieve 1989: Juan Samuel 1998: Tony Phillips Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 12:54 PM ="G-Fafif":n58uzti5]1971 Bob Aspromonte 1976 EDIT: Pepe Mangual 1981 Mike Cubbage 1982 Tom Veryzer 1983 Mark Bradley 1985 Tom Paciorek 1987 Al Pedrique[/quote:n58uzti5] Very good! All correct except for 1976. Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 Duke Snider 354 1964 George Altman 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 Bobby Pfeil 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 Bob Aspromonte 342 1972 49 1973 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 284 1981 Mike Cubbage 80 1982 Tom Veryzer 54 1983 Mark Bradley 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 Tom Paciorek 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 Al Pedrique 6 1989 333 1990 163 1991 Rick Cerone 227 1992 420 1993 Tony Fernandez 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 Manny Alexander 149 1998 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 Desi Relaford 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 Miguel Cairo 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 12:55 PM 1976: Leon Brown? G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 12:56 PM 2003: Tony Clark Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 12:56 PM ="G-Fafif":17pkz5y8]1966: Ken Boyer 1973: Rich Chiles 1978: Tom Grieve 1989: Juan Samuel 1998: Tony Phillips[/quote:17pkz5y8] All correct except for 1966 Boyer. You sure know your Mets. Ever think about writing a book? Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 Duke Snider 354 1964 George Altman 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 Bobby Pfeil 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 Bob Aspromonte 342 1972 49 1973 Rich Chiles 25 1974 10 1975 203 1976 70 1977 17 1978 Tom Grieve 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 284 1981 Mike Cubbage 80 1982 Tom Veryzer 54 1983 Mark Bradley 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 Tom Paciorek 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 Al Pedrique 6 1989 Juan Samuel 333 1990 163 1991 Rick Cerone 227 1992 420 1993 Tony Fernandez 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 Manny Alexander 149 1998 Tony Phillips 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 Desi Relaford 301 2002 208 2003 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 Miguel Cairo 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 12:57 PM 1974: Rich Puig G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 12:57 PM 1975: Gene Clines G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 12:59 PM 1992 Dick Schofield Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 01:00 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 03 2009 01:01 PM How the hell did you get Leon Brown!?!? And Tony Clark is correct too. So are Clines and Puig. EDIT: Dick Schofield too. Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 Duke Snider 354 1964 George Altman 422 1965 156 1966 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 Bobby Pfeil 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 Bob Aspromonte 342 1972 49 1973 Rich Chiles 25 1974 Rich Puig 10 1975 Gene Clines 203 1976 Leon Brown 70 1977 17 1978 Tom Grieve 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 284 1981 Mike Cubbage 80 1982 Tom Veryzer 54 1983 Mark Bradley 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 Tom Paciorek 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 Al Pedrique 6 1989 Juan Samuel 333 1990 163 1991 Rick Cerone 227 1992 Dick Schofield 420 1993 Tony Fernandez 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 134 1997 Manny Alexander 149 1998 Tony Phillips 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 Desi Relaford 301 2002 208 2003 Tony Clark 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 Miguel Cairo 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 I hate to think how few of these I would have gotten if I was playing this game. Aspromonte, probably. And Hebner and Davis. G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 01:00 PM 1966 Charley Smith? G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 01:01 PM Leon "Motor" Brown was actually my first guess and I changed it to Pepe. 1996: Alvaro Espinoza? Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 01:02 PM Smith is wrong, Alvaro Espinoza is correct. G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 01:02 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 03 2009 01:03 PM 1972 EDIT Joe Nolan? John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 03 2009 01:03 PM 1965 Duke Carmel 1966 Ed Bressoud G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 01:03 PM Bressoud is a GREAT guess/answer. He owned the SS HR record forever. Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 01:06 PM No Nolan. Not Carmel, either. Ed Bressoud is correct. Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 Duke Snider 354 1964 George Altman 422 1965 156 1966 Ed Bressoud 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 Bobby Pfeil 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 Bob Aspromonte 342 1972 49 1973 Rich Chiles 25 1974 Rich Puig 10 1975 Gene Clines 203 1976 Leon Brown 70 1977 17 1978 Tom Grieve 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 284 1981 Mike Cubbage 80 1982 Tom Veryzer 54 1983 Mark Bradley 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 Tom Paciorek 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 Al Pedrique 6 1989 Juan Samuel 333 1990 163 1991 Rick Cerone 227 1992 Dick Schofield 420 1993 Tony Fernandez 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 Alvaro Espinoza 134 1997 Manny Alexander 149 1998 Tony Phillips 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 Desi Relaford 301 2002 208 2003 Tony Clark 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 Miguel Cairo 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 I'm surprised that 1980 and 1990 haven't been guessed yet. 1977, by the way, is a pitcher. G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 01:06 PM 1990 Mike Marshall John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 03 2009 01:07 PM Last link in the bridge to Harrelson. G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 01:08 PM 1980: Claudell Washington G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 01:09 PM 1972 EDIT: Lute Barnes Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 01:16 PM Yes to Washington and Marshall, but not Barnes. Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 Duke Snider 354 1964 George Altman 422 1965 156 1966 Ed Bressoud 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 2 1969 Bobby Pfeil 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 Bob Aspromonte 342 1972 49 1973 Rich Chiles 25 1974 Rich Puig 10 1975 Gene Clines 203 1976 Leon Brown 70 1977 17 1978 Tom Grieve 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 Claudell Washington 284 1981 Mike Cubbage 80 1982 Tom Veryzer 54 1983 Mark Bradley 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 Tom Paciorek 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 Al Pedrique 6 1989 Juan Samuel 333 1990 Mike Marshall 163 1991 Rick Cerone 227 1992 Dick Schofield 420 1993 Tony Fernandez 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 Alvaro Espinoza 134 1997 Manny Alexander 149 1998 Tony Phillips 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 Desi Relaford 301 2002 208 2003 Tony Clark 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 Miguel Cairo 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 G-Fafif Apr 03 2009 01:22 PM I've looked up the others and see one of my '72 answers that I erased (in favor of Lute Barnes) and my instinctual '77 guess (but I thought he was here more than one year) were correct. 2002 I knew I was drawing a blank on. 1965 showed up in a book I read recently. 1968 we could have sat from here to the next ballpark and I wouldn't have gotten it. Benjamin Grimm Apr 03 2009 01:51 PM Okay, time to flip the cards are reveal the answers. Good job everyone. We'll be back on Monday to do the pitchers. Year Player AB 1962 Felix Mantilla 466 1963 Duke Snider 354 1964 George Altman 422 1965 Billy Cowan 156 1966 Ed Bressoud 405 1967 Tommy Davis 577 1968 Bill Short 2 1969 Bobby Pfeil 211 1970 Joe Foy 322 1971 Bob Aspromonte 342 1972 Bill Sudakis 49 1973 Rich Chiles 25 1974 Rich Puig 10 1975 Gene Clines 203 1976 Leon Brown 70 1977 Jackson Todd 17 1978 Tom Grieve 101 1979 Richie Hebner 473 1980 Claudell Washington 284 1981 Mike Cubbage 80 1982 Tom Veryzer 54 1983 Mark Bradley 104 1984 Jerry Martin 91 1985 Tom Paciorek 116 1986 Ed Hearn 136 1987 Al Pedrique 6 1989 Juan Samuel 333 1990 Mike Marshall 163 1991 Rick Cerone 227 1992 Dick Schofield 420 1993 Tony Fernandez 173 1994 Jim Lindeman 137 1995 Brett Butler 367 1996 Alvaro Espinoza 134 1997 Manny Alexander 149 1998 Tony Phillips 188 1999 Shawon Dunston 93 2000 Derek Bell 546 2001 Desi Relaford 301 2002 John Valentin 208 2003 Tony Clark 254 2004 Richard Hidalgo 324 2005 Miguel Cairo 327 2006 Xavier Nady 265 2007 Ruben Gotay 190 2008 Brian Schneider 335 Rockin' Doc Apr 03 2009 05:42 PM I believe Tony Clark would be 2003.

[Guest Edgy DC]

Going back to the beginning here: Felix Mantilla.

[Guest Mendoza Line]

Do players who joined the team in 2008 and currently still on the team count as one-year Mets?

If yes, then Schneider.

[metirish]

Felix Heredia - 2005

[Guest Edgy DC]

felix Heredia got 327 at bats as a 2005 Met?

I don't think he even ate that many sunflower seeds as a Met.

[Benjamin Grimm]

Mantilla and Schneider are both correct and the top and bottom slots are now filled in. Heredia (2005) is not. (There will be a new answer for 2008 once Schneider appears in 2009, but for now he's the man.)

Year	Player	AB
1962	Felix Mantilla	466
1963		354
1964		422
1965		156
1966		405
1967	Tommy Davis	577
1968		2
1969		211
1970	Joe Foy	322
1971		342
1972		49
1973		25
1974		10
1975		203
1976		70
1977		17
1978		101
1979		473
1980		284
1981		80
1982		54
1983		104
1984	Jerry Martin	91
1985		116
1986	Ed Hearn	136
1987		6
1989		333
1990		163
1991		227
1992		420
1993		173
1994		137
1995	Brett Butler	367
1996		134
1997		149
1998		188
1999	Shawon Dunston	93
2000	Derek Bell	546
2001		301
2002		208
2003		254
2004		324
2005		327
2006	Xavier Nady	265
2007	Ruben Gotay	190
2008	Brian Schneider	335

[A Boy Named Seo]

1992 Eddie Murray?

Edit: d'oh, I'm an idiot. Murray's obviously wrong.