1971 New York Mets

Franchise seasons · 1970s seasons

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Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1973 New York Mets	82–79	24	16
1972 New York Mets	83–73	20	14
1971 New York Mets · Current season	83–79	21	13
1970 New York Mets	83–79	20	14
1969 New York Mets	100–62	20	15

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Roster and season statistics

Only players appear here. Staff are excluded from lineup choices. — means a statistic is unavailable. A roster player may have no batting or pitching row if they did not appear in those tables.

Player	Position group	No.	Stat rows	AB	H	HR	AVG	IP	ERA	Rating
Buzz Capra	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	8.44	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Danny Frisella	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.99	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Gary Gentry	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	203.33	3.23	Average (54) — 57 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 3.23 over 203.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jerry Koosman	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	165.67	3.04	Average (55) — 48 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 3.04 over 165.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jon Matlack	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	37.00	4.14	Average (49) — 119 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 4.14 over 37.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jim McAndrew	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	90.33	4.38	Average (46) — 151 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 4.38 over 90.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Tug McGraw	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.70	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Don Rose	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	0.00	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Nolan Ryan	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	152.00	3.97	Average (49) — 119 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 3.97 over 152.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ray Sadecki	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	163.33	2.92	Average (56) — 37 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 2.92 over 163.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Tom Seaver	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	286.33	1.76	Strong (68) — 1 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 1.76 over 286.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ron Taylor	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.65	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Charlie Williams	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	90.33	4.78	Below average (44) — 173 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 4.78 over 90.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Duffy Dyer	Catchers	10	batting	169	39	2	.231	—	—	Average (48) — 241 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 169 at-bats and 2 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Frank Estrada	Catchers	5	batting	2	1	0	.500	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jerry Grote	Catchers	15	batting	403	109	2	.270	—	—	Average (52) — 145 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 403 at-bats and 2 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Bob Aspromonte	Infielders	2	batting	342	77	5	.225	—	—	Average (46) — 298 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 342 at-bats and 5 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ken Boswell	Infielders	12	batting	392	107	5	.273	—	—	Average (54) — 103 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 392 at-bats and 5 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Donn Clendenon	Infielders	22	batting	263	65	11	.247	—	—	Average (52) — 145 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 263 at-bats and 11 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Tim Foli	Infielders	19	batting	288	65	0	.226	—	—	Average (45) — 322 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 288 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Wayne Garrett	Infielders	11	batting	202	43	1	.213	—	—	Average (45) — 322 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 202 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Bud Harrelson	Infielders	3	batting	547	138	0	.252	—	—	Average (49) — 217 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 547 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ed Kranepool	Infielders	7	batting	421	118	14	.280	—	—	Average (57) — 49 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 421 at-bats and 14 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ted Martínez	Infielders	17	batting	125	36	1	.288	—	—	Average (53) — 128 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 125 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Al Weis	Infielders	6	batting	11	0	0	.000	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Tommie Agee	Outfielders	20	batting	425	121	14	.285	—	—	Average (58) — 40 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 425 at-bats and 14 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Don Hahn	Outfielders	25	batting	178	42	1	.236	—	—	Average (48) — 241 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 178 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Cleon Jones	Outfielders	21	batting	505	161	14	.319	—	—	Strong (63) — 11 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 505 at-bats and 14 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Mike Jorgensen	Outfielders	16	batting	118	26	5	.220	—	—	Average (49) — 217 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 118 at-bats and 5 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Dave Marshall	Outfielders	18	batting	214	51	3	.238	—	—	Average (49) — 217 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 214 at-bats and 3 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
John Milner	Outfielders	28	batting	18	3	0	.167	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Art Shamsky	Outfielders	24	batting	135	25	5	.185	—	—	Average (45) — 322 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 135 at-bats and 5 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ken Singleton	Outfielders	29	batting	298	73	13	.245	—	—	Average (52) — 145 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 298 at-bats and 13 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Leroy Stanton	Outfielders	23,44	batting	21	4	0	.190	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1971 New York Mets season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:54:53.497765+00:00. Source material is under CC BY-SA 4.0. We grouped roster entries, excluded staff, joined stats by Wikipedia page title, converted baseball innings notation to outs, and derived approximate ratings and simulated outcomes. No official affiliation.