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New York Mets selected Randy Sterling in first round (fourth pick overall) of free agent draft on June 5, 1969.

New York Mets selected Lute Barnes in 21st round of free agent draft on June 5, 1969.

New York Mets selected George Theodore in 31st round of free agent draft on June 5, 1969.

New York Mets selected Buzz Capra in 27th round of free agent draft on June 5, 1969.

New York Mets selected Lee Mazzilli in first round (14th pick overall) of free agent draft on June 5, 1973.

New York Mets selected Mardie Cornejo in 21st round of free agent draft on June 5, 1973.

New York Mets selected Jackson Todd in second round of free agent draft on June 5, 1973.

New York Mets selected Bob Myrick in 20th round of free agent draft on June 5, 1974.

New York Mets selected John Pacella in fourth round of free agent draft on June 5, 1974.

New York Mets selected Dwight Bernard in second round of free agent draft on June 5, 1974.

New York Mets selected Ron Gardenhire in sixth round of free agent draft on June 5, 1979.

New York Mets selected Tim Leary in first round (second pick overall) of free agent draft on June 5, 1979.

New York Mets selected Dave Telgheder in 31st round of free agent draft on June 5, 1989.

New York Mets selected Joe Vitko in 24th round of free agent draft on June 5, 1989.

New York Mets selected Brook Fordyce in third round of free agent draft on June 5, 1989.

New York Mets selected Butch Huskey in seventh round of free agent draft on June 5, 1989.

New York Mets selected Jeff Duncan in seventh round of free agent draft on June 5, 2000.

New York Mets selected Daniel Garcia in fifth round of free agent draft on June 5, 2001.

New York Mets selected Joe Hietpas in 16th round of free agent draft on June 5, 2001.

New York Mets selected David Wright in first round (38th pick overall) of free agent draft on June 5, 2001.

New York Mets selected Aaron Heilman in first round (18th pick overall) of free agent draft on June 5, 2001.

New York Mets selected Collin McHugh in 18th round of free agent draft on June 5, 2008.

New York Mets selected Eric Campbell in eighth round of free agent draft on June 5, 2008.

New York Mets selected Kirk Nieuwenhuis in third round of free agent draft on June 5, 2008.

New York Mets selected Josh Satin in sixth round of free agent draft on June 5, 2008.

New York Mets selected Chris Schwinden in 22nd round of free agent draft on June 5, 2008.

New York Mets selected Ike Davis in first round (18th pick overall) of free agent draft on June 5, 2008.

New York Mets claimed Pat Misch on waivers from the San Francisco Giants on June 5, 2009.

New York Mets selected Matt Reynolds in second round of free agent draft on June 5, 2012.

New York Mets selected Paul Sewald in 10th round of free agent draft on June 5, 2012.

New York Mets selected Tomas Nido in eighth round of free agent draft on June 5, 2012.

New York Mets selected Chris Flexen in 14th round of free agent draft on June 5, 2012.

New York Mets selected Michael Conforto in first round (10th pick overall) of free agent draft on June 5, 2014.

New York Mets selected Tylor Megill in eighth round of free agent draft on June 5, 2018.

New York Mets released Jorge Lopez on June 5, 2024.

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Mets Records vs. Opponents in 2009
Opponent W L T Pct.
Washington Nationals 10 8 0 .556
Florida Marlins 7 11 0 .389
Philadelphia Phillies 6 12 0 .333
Houston Astros 5 1 0 .833
San Francisco Giants 5 3 0 .625
Atlanta Braves 5 13 0 .278
Cincinnati Reds 4 2 0 .667
Colorado Rockies 4 3 0 .571
St. Louis Cardinals 4 5 0 .444
Pittsburgh Pirates 4 3 0 .571
Milwaukee Brewers 3 3 0 .500
Chicago Cubs 3 3 0 .500
San Diego Padres 2 5 0 .286
Boston Red Sox 2 1 0 .667
Arizona Diamondbacks 2 5 0 .286
Los Angeles Dodgers 1 5 0 .167
Baltimore Orioles 1 2 0 .333
New York Yankees 1 5 0 .167
Tampa Bay Rays 1 2 0 .333



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