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New York Mets purchased Jim Piersall from the Washington Senators on May 23, 1963.

New York Mets claimed Aaron Altherr on waivers from the San Francisco Giants on May 23, 2019.

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1. Darryl Strawberry 252 Strawberry
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3. Pete Alonso 235
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9. Lucas Duda 125
10. Todd Hundley 124



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