1976 New York Mets

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New York Mets franchise archive · Available years: 1962–2025 · 64 seasons.

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Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1978 New York Mets	66–96	20	16
1977 New York Mets	64–98	24	16
1976 New York Mets · Current season	86–76	24	13
1975 New York Mets	82–80	21	16
1974 New York Mets	71–91	21	16

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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
Bob Apodaca	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	89.67	2.81	Average (55) — 35 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 2.81 over 89.67 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.
Rick Baldwin	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	22.67	2.38	Average (53) — 67 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 2.38 over 22.67 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.
Nino Espinosa	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	41.67	3.67	Average (50) — 117 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 3.67 over 41.67 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.
Tom Hall	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.67	5.79	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.
Jerry Koosman	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	247.33	2.69	Average (59) — 7 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 2.69 over 247.33 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.
Skip Lockwood	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	94.33	2.67	Average (56) — 25 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 2.67 over 94.33 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.
Mickey Lolich	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	192.67	3.22	Average (54) — 53 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 3.22 over 192.67 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	—	—	—	—	262.00	2.95	Average (57) — 21 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 2.95 over 262.00 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.
Bob Myrick	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	27.67	3.25	Average (51) — 100 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 3.25 over 27.67 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.
Ken Sanders	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	47.00	2.87	Average (53) — 67 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 2.87 over 47.00 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.
Tom Seaver	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	271.00	2.59	Strong (60) — 5 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 2.59 over 271.00 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.
Craig Swan	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	132.33	3.54	Average (51) — 100 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 3.54 over 132.33 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.
Hank Webb	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.00	4.50	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.
Jerry Grote	Catchers	15	batting	323	88	4	.272	—	—	Average (54) — 107 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 323 at-bats and 4 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.
Ron Hodges	Catchers	42	batting	155	35	4	.226	—	—	Average (48) — 240 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 155 at-bats and 4 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.
Jay Kleven	Catchers	22	batting	5	1	0	.200	—	—	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.
John Stearns	Catchers	16	batting	103	27	2	.262	—	—	Average (52) — 141 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 103 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.
Leo Foster	Infielders	1	batting	59	12	1	.203	—	—	Average (47) — 278 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 59 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.
Wayne Garrett	Infielders	11	batting	251	56	4	.223	—	—	Average (46) — 307 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 251 at-bats and 4 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	359	84	1	.234	—	—	Average (46) — 307 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 359 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.
Jack Heidemann	Infielders	12	batting	12	1	0	.083	—	—	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.
Ed Kranepool	Infielders	7	batting	415	121	10	.292	—	—	Average (59) — 42 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 415 at-bats and 10 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.
Félix Millán	Infielders	17	batting	531	150	1	.282	—	—	Average (55) — 91 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 531 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.
Mike Phillips	Infielders	5	batting	262	67	4	.256	—	—	Average (51) — 163 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 262 at-bats and 4 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.
Roy Staiger	Infielders	2	batting	304	67	2	.220	—	—	Below average (44) — 358 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 304 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.
Joe Torre	Infielders	9	batting	310	95	5	.306	—	—	Strong (60) — 32 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 310 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.
Benny Ayala	Outfielders	18	batting	26	3	1	.115	—	—	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.
Billy Baldwin	Outfielders	21	batting	22	6	1	.273	—	—	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.
Bruce Boisclair	Outfielders	4	batting	286	82	2	.287	—	—	Average (55) — 91 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 286 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.
Leon Brown	Outfielders	23	batting	70	15	0	.214	—	—	Average (46) — 307 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 70 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.
Jim Dwyer	Outfielders	25	batting	13	2	0	.154	—	—	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.
Dave Kingman	Outfielders	26	batting	474	113	37	.238	—	—	Average (56) — 73 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 474 at-bats and 37 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.
Pepe Mangual	Outfielders	11	batting	102	19	1	.186	—	—	Below average (43) — 373 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 102 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.
Lee Mazzilli	Outfielders	12	batting	77	15	2	.195	—	—	Average (46) — 307 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 77 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.
John Milner	Outfielders	28	batting	443	120	15	.271	—	—	Average (56) — 73 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 443 at-bats and 15 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.
Del Unser	Outfielders	25	batting	276	63	5	.228	—	—	Average (47) — 278 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 276 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.
Mike Vail	Outfielders	6	batting	143	31	0	.217	—	—	Average (45) — 330 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 143 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.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1976 New York Mets season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:30:06.332281+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.