Become a fan of the The Ultimate Mets Database Facebook page.

This Date in Mets History

Today is May 4

Born on this date:

Transactions:
Toronto Blue Jays claimed Pete Walker of the New York Mets on waivers on May 4, 2002.

New York Mets purchased Logan Verrett from the Texas Rangers on May 4, 2015.

Newspaper Covers


05/04/2006

05/04/2011

05/04/2011

05/04/2014

05/04/2016

05/04/2020

05/04/2021

05/04/2021

05/04/2023

05/04/2023
Random Article from the Ultimate Mets Scrapbook

Mets, former mentor enjoy reunion
Columbia Record (Columbia, SC), July 30, 1985
Bud Harrelson left his job managing the Columbia Mets during the 1985 season in order to join Davey Johnson's big-league coaching staff. In this article, Bud is interviewed while on a return visit to Columbia, where he reflects on his time there and on some of the differences between being a minor-league manager and a major-league third-base coach.
Tags: Bud Harrelson.


Randomly selected Met Player

Joel Youngblood
Born: August 28, 1951
at Houston, Tex.
Youngblood
Years with Mets: 1977 - 1982

610 games. 38 hr, 216 rbi, 0.274
241 runs, 39 stolen bases


All-Time Mets Leaders
Saves
1. John Franco 276 Franco
2. Armando Benitez 160
3. Jeurys Familia 124
4. Edwin Diaz 123
5. Jesse Orosco 107
6. Billy Wagner 101 Benitez
7. Tug McGraw 85
8. Roger McDowell 84
9. Francisco Rodriguez 83
10. Neil Allen 69



About Us
  • Contact us
  • FAQ



  • Copyright 1999-2025, The Ultimate Mets Database