1997 New York Mets
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Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.
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New York Mets franchise archive · Available years: 1962–2025 · 64 seasons.
These historical season records are separate from simulated exhibitions. — means the season record is unavailable. Year ranges describe this archive's coverage; team names reflect each season's historical name.
Same team, nearby years
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 New York Mets | 97–66 | 23 | 23 |
| 1998 New York Mets | 88–74 | 30 | 19 |
| 1997 New York Mets · Current season | 88–74 | 24 | 21 |
| 1996 New York Mets | 71–91 | 23 | 17 |
| 1995 New York Mets | 69–75 | 23 | 22 |
Same era: other teams in 1997
- 1997 Atlanta Braves · 101–61
- 1997 Baltimore Orioles · 98–64
- 1997 Boston Red Sox · 78–84
- 1997 Chicago Cubs · 68–94
- 1997 Chicago White Sox · —
- 1997 Cincinnati Reds · 76–86
More teams from 1997
- 1997 Cleveland Indians · 86–75
- 1997 Colorado Rockies · 83–79
- 1997 Detroit Tigers · 79–83
- 1997 Florida Marlins · 92–70
- 1997 Houston Astros · 84–78
- 1997 Kansas City Royals · 67–94
- 1997 Los Angeles Dodgers · 88–74
- 1997 Milwaukee Brewers · 78–83
- 1997 Minnesota Twins · 68–94
- 1997 Montreal Expos · —
- 1997 New York Yankees · 96–66
- 1997 Oakland Athletics · 65–97
- 1997 Philadelphia Phillies · 68–94
- 1997 Pittsburgh Pirates · 79–83
- 1997 San Diego Padres · 76–86
- 1997 San Francisco Giants · 90–72
- 1997 Seattle Mariners · 90–72
- 1997 St. Louis Cardinals · 73–89
- 1997 Texas Rangers · 77–85
- 1997 Toronto Blue Jays · 76–86
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Acevedo | Pitchers | 39 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.59 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Brian Bohanon | Pitchers | 46 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 94.33 | 3.82 | Average (54) — 65 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.82 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. |
| Toby Borland | Pitchers | 43 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 6.08 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Mark Clark | Pitchers | 54 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 142.00 | 4.25 | Average (53) — 76 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.25 over 142.00 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. |
| Joe Crawford | Pitchers | 49 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.30 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| John Franco | Pitchers | 31 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 2.55 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Pete Harnisch | Pitchers | 27 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 25.67 | 8.06 | Below average (44) — 239 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 8.06 over 25.67 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. |
| Jason Isringhausen | Pitchers | 44 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 29.67 | 7.58 | Below average (44) — 239 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 7.58 over 29.67 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. |
| Bobby Jones | Pitchers | 28 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 193.33 | 3.63 | Average (57) — 31 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.63 over 193.33 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. |
| Ricardo Jordan | Pitchers | 48 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.33 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Takashi Kashiwada | Pitchers | 18 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.31 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Cory Lidle | Pitchers | 11 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.53 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Barry Manuel | Pitchers | 26 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.26 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Greg McMichael | Pitchers | 36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 2.98 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Dave Mlicki | Pitchers | 38 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 193.67 | 4.00 | Average (55) — 57 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.00 over 193.67 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. |
| Yorkis Pérez | Pitchers | 25 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 8.31 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Rick Reed | Pitchers | 35 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 208.33 | 2.89 | Strong (61) — 9 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.89 over 208.33 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. |
| Armando Reynoso | Pitchers | 40 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 91.33 | 4.53 | Average (51) — 117 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.53 over 91.33 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. |
| Mel Rojas | Pitchers | 51 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.13 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Ricky Trlicek | Pitchers | 50 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 8.00 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Turk Wendell | Pitchers | 99 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.96 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Alberto Castillo | Catchers | 30 | batting | 59 | 12 | 0 | .203 | — | — | Average (45) — 381 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 59 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. |
| Todd Hundley | Catchers | 9 | batting | 417 | 114 | 30 | .273 | — | — | Average (56) — 66 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 417 at-bats and 30 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. |
| Todd Pratt | Catchers | 43 | batting | 106 | 30 | 2 | .283 | — | — | Average (52) — 157 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 106 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. |
| Manny Alexander | Infielders | 6 | batting | 149 | 37 | 2 | .248 | — | — | Average (48) — 295 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 149 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. |
| Edgardo Alfonzo | Infielders | 13 | batting | 518 | 163 | 10 | .315 | — | — | Average (59) — 35 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 518 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. |
| Carlos Baerga | Infielders | 8 | batting | 467 | 131 | 9 | .281 | — | — | Average (53) — 132 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 467 at-bats and 9 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. |
| Matt Franco | Infielders | 15 | batting | 163 | 45 | 5 | .276 | — | — | Average (52) — 157 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 163 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. |
| Shawn Gilbert | Infielders | 12 | batting | 22 | 3 | 1 | .136 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Jason Hardtke | Infielders | 19 | batting | 56 | 15 | 2 | .268 | — | — | Average (51) — 193 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 56 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. |
| Luis López | Infielders | 17 | batting | 178 | 48 | 1 | .270 | — | — | Average (50) — 233 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting 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. |
| Kevin Morgan | Infielders | 10 | batting | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| John Olerud | Infielders | 5 | batting | 524 | 154 | 22 | .294 | — | — | Average (57) — 51 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 524 at-bats and 22 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. |
| Rey Ordóñez | Infielders | 0 | batting | 356 | 77 | 1 | .216 | — | — | Below average (40) — 441 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 356 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. |
| Roberto Petagine | Infielders | 10 | batting | 15 | 1 | 0 | .067 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Steve Bieser | Outfielders | 29 | batting | 69 | 17 | 0 | .246 | — | — | Average (48) — 295 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 69 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. |
| Carl Everett | Outfielders | 3 | batting | 443 | 110 | 14 | .248 | — | — | Average (48) — 295 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 443 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. |
| Bernard Gilkey | Outfielders | 23 | batting | 518 | 129 | 18 | .249 | — | — | Average (49) — 262 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 518 at-bats and 18 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. |
| Butch Huskey | Outfielders | 42 | batting | 471 | 135 | 24 | .287 | — | — | Average (57) — 51 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 471 at-bats and 24 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. |
| Lance Johnson | Outfielders | 1 | batting | 265 | 82 | 1 | .309 | — | — | Average (56) — 66 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 265 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. |
| Brian McRae | Outfielders | 56 | batting | 145 | 36 | 5 | .248 | — | — | Average (49) — 262 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 145 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. |
| Carlos Mendoza | Outfielders | 6 | batting | 12 | 3 | 0 | .250 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Alex Ochoa | Outfielders | 22 | batting | 238 | 58 | 3 | .244 | — | — | Average (46) — 358 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 238 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. |
| Gary Thurman | Outfielders | 10 | batting | 6 | 1 | 0 | .167 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Andy Tomberlin | Outfielders | 33 | batting | 7 | 2 | 0 | .286 | — | — | Not enough dataThe 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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Exhibition rules use nine hitters, including a DH, and one pitcher. The numbered slots are the batting order. Pick each player once. Opponent: 1997 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1997 New York Mets season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T08:20:27.613663+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.