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Todd Pratt
Ultimate Mets Database popularity ranking: 76 of 1218 players
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Todd Alan Pratt
Born: February 9, 1967 at Bellevue, Neb.
Throws: Right Bats: Right
Height: 6.03 Weight: 224

Todd Pratt has been the most popular Ultimate Mets Database daily lookup 11 times, most recently on January 29, 2023.

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First Mets game: July 4, 1997
Last Mets game: July 20, 2001

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Brad Rosenberg
Todd Pratt came to a day camp that I worked at during the summer of 98. After the camp bought many different athletes such as Kerry Kittles and Charlie Ward, they said they never had someone as personable as Todd. He was really cool with the campers. He didn't just sign autographs like the others had. He joked with the kids and played some ball with them. I got on the camp's loudspeaker and sang Meet the Mets and he couldn't have had a bigger smile on his face. By the way, I was at game 5 of the 99 series against Arizona and even after witnessing Robin's shot off of McGlinchy, I never saw Shea so eerie. No one was sure if it was gone or not but it was so cool to see just as Mojo risin' was coming on was when Todd actually knew it was gone. I lost it.

Mr. Sparkle
If I'm getting into a fight, I want Pratt backing me up. He's a hyper dude out there sometime. You gotta like him.

EG
March 17, 2001
One of the easiest players to root for. Was at THE GAME versus Arizona, in the RF upper deck. I am still surprised that people don't mention that the ball hit off Finley's glove. We all thought that he should have caught the ball.

Still a great moment for a player who deserves a litle glory.

David Mo
July 24, 2001
The Mets helped Todd Pratt resurrect his major league career when nobody wanted him. In turn, Pratt helped resurrect the Mets in the '99 playoffs when people wrote them off after Piazza went down. So, I'd say everybody’s even. Guess it's just time to move on...thanks for the memories, Todd, and good luck with the Phils.

Mr. Sparkle
July 26, 2001
I'll never forget the home run I wasn't quite sure was a homer for a few seconds he hit against the D-backs. Overall I loved his attitude. But in a game of what have you done for me lately when you're hitting .163 it's tough to stay around. He's a better player than that but I guess the Mets would rather hold onto Vance Wilson. With Piazza behind the plate does it really matter who the back up is?

Mr. Sparkle
July 27, 2001
Heard him on the FAN yesterday talking about the trade. Ed Coleman asked him how he felt about going to the Phillies. His response? "I wish I was still a Met. I bleed blue and orange." For me, that's all it takes to elevate this guy to great Met! He loved playing here and would rather stay than play for a contender. Don't you wish everybody who played for the Mets had that kind of attitude? Long live Tank!!!

Scrappy
December 29, 2001
I was at the game in Atlanta when Todd Pratt threw his bat into the crowd three times. Hell of a thing. After the first time, we Met fans cheered loudly in support of him. (He was being booed mercilessly.) After the second time we cheered even louder. Later that evening I saw the injured fan being taken away in a stretcher. When it happened the third time, we were all as horrified as we were shocked. We just couldn't cheer any more. It would have been like we were cheering for a brutal attack on the crowd. I always liked Todd, despite that odd and awful evening, and was sad to see him traded. He never let the experience get to him, and went on to have some big hits against the Braves. I wish you well Todd...and use plenty of pine tar!

Connie O
May 18, 2002
Todd Pratt (TP as I like to call him) brings charisma to any team he plays for. People recognize and appreciate his energy and zeal for baseball as well as life. I have known Todd since he was 14 years old, and he has carried that passion with him even at that age. He brings joy to both the fans and to his teammates and it's really nooooo surprise. You really do got to love him. He just oozes character on and off the field.

Shari
December 18, 2002
I thought Todd was a fine player, and he totally stood up to the challenge of filling in for Piazza when he got hurt. Unfortunately I guess you're only as good as your last year's numbers, and when he was traded he was batting under .200 Personally I would have kept him, I had heard from a good source that he is a genuinely nice guy and he seemed like a great guy to have in the club house.

Karl de Vries
January 22, 2003
The episoded that stands out the most in my mind is the time Piazza homered to extend his hitting streak to 24 games, once again reassuring his superiority as a catcher and pushing back Pratt from some more playing time. But the TV camera picked up Pratt in the dugout, and he went absolutely wild, cheering the loudest of all of the Mets. Great team guy, it pains me to watch the 2000 highlight tape and see Pratt, knowing that he's gone.

Shari
January 31, 2003
I loved Todd when he was here. I think he embodies the spirit and attitude that it takes to win, he reminds me of the players we had on the 1986 Championship team. I also have it from a reliable source that he is a hell of nice guy and that's always great to hear about someone who is in pro sports.

Joe Figliola
February 5, 2003
When I went to Photo Day Y2K, Todd was at his most-animated best. He was gabbing with the fans, walking all over the place, and had a big smile on his face. Of all the Amazin's that day, I think Todd had the best time.

The problem was that I ran out of film and was unable to get a shot of him in action. But the image will always remain in my mind, along with the home run trot against Arizona in the '99 playoffs and him picking up Robin Ventura in the NLCS soon after.

Chris
May 5, 2003
No joke? Pratt is from Bellevue, NE? I lived in Bellevue on Martinview Drive from December 1978 to April 1980 while I was stationed at Offutt AFB. Used to stare in awe at British Vulcan bombers flying over my house. Great walk-off blast against Arizona, Todd!

Kingman26
September 24, 2004
Now that Howe is in a lame-duck status, Wilpon should be focusing his attention on bringing Pratt in as the next manager. Tank is a Met through and through. Bled Orange and Blue during his entire tenure in Flushing, and mever gave anything less than 110%. Set an example for the entire team, and had a lot to give. I hear everyone's sentiment about Backman, and I do agree that Wally's firey demeanor would light a fire. But in the age of the 'million dollar crybaby', there is still a guy who's playing for a team 140 miles south of Shea who serves as a model for how a ballplayer should go about his profession. TANK FOR '05 MANAGER!!!!

KMT
March 1, 2005
I'd never thought about Todd as a manager. Remembering his fire as a player, he could make a good manager! Maybe sometime in the not-so-distant future! Whatever we do, we have to get him out of that Red Phillies uniform, and back into Blue and Orange!

Kevin C. "KC" Delahanty, MD
March 16, 2007
I loved this watching this guy during the 2000 post- season. It was clear to even a blind man that this fellow loved baseball, & loved playing it the old fashioned way. I just learned that he's a non-roster invitee at the Yankee's spring training camp. As much as I don't like the "evil empire", I wish Todd a long & productive career. He's trying to do what we would all love to do: play baseball for a living. Via con dios, my friend!

Mr. Sparkle
December 22, 2007
To me, his name was the most disappointing on the Mitchell report. He was only a back up catcher but I loved his style of play and his clutch hitting. He'll always be remembered for the HR against Arizona to win the division series in 1999 and for being the reason Robin Ventura's grand slam was only a single. Still, gotta love the Tank.

Sha-Le
August 14, 2013
Todd has recently been battling head and neck cancer. Please pray for Tank and his family!








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