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Todd Zeile
Ultimate Mets Database popularity ranking: 62 of 1218 players
Zeile
Todd Edward Zeile
Born: September 9, 1965 at Van Nuys, Cal.
Throws: Right Bats: Right
Height: 6.01 Weight: 200

Todd Zeile has been the most popular Ultimate Mets Database daily lookup 12 times, most recently on May 4, 2022.

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First Mets game: March 29, 2000
Last Mets game: October 3, 2004

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Jon
I like lots of Met fans sat around for months scratching my head at the trade for Todd Zeile, who not only lacked the sex appeal Met fans like in their free agents but was also a questionable choice to play first base for a contending team. But I have to say I was very impressed with his performance and demeanor in the playoffs and how he carried himself with dignity and class through what was probably the unluckiest season any un-injured ballplayer ever had. The obstruction/interference fiascos with Knoblauch... a ball off the top of the fence with a man on that turned into the 3rd out... so many sketchy called third strikes, the list goes on. Met fans smelled blood waiting for Todd Zeile to screw up this year but all I can say now is I'm proud of him.

Won Doney
January 8, 2001
I like Todd Zeile. He's good at 1st base, even though he's a 3rd baseman by trade. When they first got him, I thought that the 2000 season would be a disaster without John Olerud. I was wrong. I hope he stays with the Mets for many years to come.

Mr. Sparkle
February 28, 2001
Just read in the Post a comment by Todd in regards to Gary Sheffield. He said "I hear a player say, ‘how can I be paid $5 million less than Player B?' My response to that is, ‘how can you make $11 million more than Willie Mays?' " Great point! It's good to see someone with a little character in the game. I'd vote for him for President!

Coach HoJo 20
April 4, 2001
Great player and a great person. He is honest and lets his opinion be known. Interviews involving him are always interesting. In my opinion he was robbed big time in the WS. Its debatable if that was a home run or not but the umpires were very lackadaisical and cost the Mets a run or 2 with their shoddy and slow officiating.

Mr. Sparkle
May 17, 2001
Todd seems like a real good dude but let's face it he's a big time step down from Olerud. You never get the feeling there's an RBI waiting to happen when Zelie comes up the way you did when helmet head was at the plate. Zile will ground out with runners in scoring position and then hit a dinger in his next at bat with the bases empty. We need a stud 1st baseman. If the Mets are out of this in July I can see him getting salary dumped in a hurry.

Chris
September 3, 2001
Zeile has gotta go. Too much money for too little production. It wouldn't be stupid to give the 1B job to Mark Johnson next year. He'll produce better and cost a lot less.

Shannon
October 20, 2001
As a former Hart High Grad and a person that meet Todd in 1987.I adore him.Todd has stayed the same nice guy I meet 14 and a half years ago.I'm proud and glad to have known Todd all these years.Todd has done a lot for me.But the thing he has done most is just been nice when I neeeded someone like him in my life.I have so many memories of Todd that I can't mention them all.One I will mention is how when I first moved from Cali to St.Louis. Todd was extra nice to me at Busch Stadium.I moved to the midwest in December of 1992.Didn't know anybody but some family members.Started going to games at Busch Stadium in 1993.Todd made me feel welcome at Busch Stadium.He even introduced me to some of his Cardinal teamates.I will never forget that.Last year Todd got me tickets for the Playoff games in St.Louis and gave me an autographed baseball.This year he gave me another autographed game used bat.He gave me one in the past but an Ex boyfriend stole it.But I never told Todd that it got stolen.Those are a few memories of Todd.But there are plenty more than I just mentioned.Whenever I get to see Todd it's like seeing an old friend.I doubt Todd ever reads this.But if he happens to I just want to say thanks and let him know how special he is to me.

Mr. Sparkle
January 21, 2002
Masterful manuever by Steve Phillips to unload Zeile. Todd Zeile is one of the true class acts of baseball but the Mets simply had no place for him after getting Alomar and Vaughn. He had zero trade value and Phillips was able to unload him. He was very good in 2000 and actually had a very good World Series. Lousy year in 2001 with an inury it's amazing anyone wanted him. I hope he does very well in Colorado.

I remember when he was on Howard Stern he talked about brining his 8 year old to an N'Synch concert. Personally I couldn't handle taking my kid to torture myself for that kind of a show so I thought Todd was pretty cool for doing it.

He always seemed to have a very level head about salary and player conduct matters. I like the guy but I'm glad we were able to unload him. I hope he does well in Colorado except for when Hampton starts.

Anthony
December 19, 2003
I think Todd Zeile was a solid player for the Mets with a lot of heart. Yeah, I would have liked it better if they had kept John Olerud. I know Mr. Zeile took a lot of criticism for his subpar season in 2001. But, remember that he was one of their best hitters in the 2000 postseason, especially in the World Series when he was one of the few that was effective offensively. Plus, even though he was hurt, he played in 2001. After that season, I think they should have kept him instead of getting Mo Vaughn. They should have at least gotten Tino Martinez, and kept him or Robin Ventura to play third. Even if they were going send him off no matter what, it should have been for minor leaguers to add to the farm system. All in all, I liked Todd Zeile. I remember how he always did well against the Mets when he faced them on other teams. I also remember getting his autograph in 1994 at a game against the Cardinals. He seems like an all-around good guy.

Mr. Sparkle
February 1, 2004
I know Todd will probably not be a huge contributor in 2004 but I gotta say I love this guy. Recently he said, his best time in baseball was when he played for the Mets, which is saying a lot considering he spent 6 years with the Cardinals and had two pretty decent years with the Rangers. So right there he's scoring points, and then he says he would never want to play in the Bronx again because with that team every day is potentially end all and being a role player there is very unsettling and there is a revolving door atmosphere. That's awesome. It's like I was speaking for him, except without the cursing.

I think he'll be a good leader for this young team and he can help his buddy Piazza if Mike is having a hard time dealing with playing first (although I think Piazza will be fine).

I hope the Mets hang onto Todd after his playing days. I think he would be a great manager some day.

Joe Figliola
February 2, 2004
Whenever Todd connects with a pitch, his batting motion gives me the impression that he's swinging a cricket bat instead of a Louisville Slugger.

I'm kind of ambivalent about his return to the Mets. But as long as he's with the Amazin's for one more year, let's hope he's productive.

As most of you know, his wife Julianne was a former Olympic gymnast. She also did a little acting, most notably in a "Charles in Charge" episode where she had a crush on Willie Aames.

Robo
August 6, 2004
Zeile is no bum. Anyone that can stick around for 16 seasons in the major leagues deserves applause. Zeile may not be a .300 hitter who knocks in 100 RBIS or hits 30 homers, but he is a great leader, and will consistently get a big hit for you. He's been on a ga-zillion teams, but his time on the Mets in 2000 will always be remembered. And his HUGE hits against the Phillies this year brought more than enough satisfaction to this Met fan!

Kiwiwriter
September 24, 2004
I am saddened to see Todd Zeile hanging it up, and gladdened to see that he got his 2,000th hit and a chance to return to his catching roots before doing so.

He's a good ballplayer, who contributed everywhere he played. He had an unenviable task in replacing John Olerud at first base, and did not disgrace himself in the role.

I'll miss him.

Jim Snedeker
October 7, 2004
Heard that Todd hit a 3-run homer in his final at-bat in his career. And my dad was happy that he got hit number 2000. What a way to end a journeyman's career! Go Todd!

David
October 27, 2004
Man the Mets sure acted like he was a Hall of famer, and a life long Met. Fact is he was a journeyman that will never make it to the Hall. Zeile had a huge series against the Phils, but after that he hit like a pitcher would yet Howe played him every day over guys like Valent.

Anthony
January 10, 2005
This is my second posting about Todd Zeile. He was a big contributor in 2000, especially in the playoffs. One of the few who actually was effective with the bat in the Subway World Series. I was glad when they signed him back for 2004. At spring training, I got his autograph for the second time (first in '94) and a nice picture taken with him. Also, an autograph for my cousin. I even told him how they should have never gotten rid of him so that they could replace him with Mo Vaughn and he said "I agree." Thanks for everything, Todd.

Bonbolito
February 12, 2006
Say whatever you want about him, the team got to the Series with him. I remember being struck by his athleticisim. Watching him field you could tell that it was on the job training but you could also see that he was really trying physically and mentally to make a go of it at first. It may not have been enough at times but he tried his best. How many other players can you say that about?

Edward
March 16, 2007
I was working in FAO Schwarz Toy Store here in White Plains. I was at lunch in the food court. Then one of my co workers comes up to me and says. Do you know who just walked in the door? I said no, who? He told me Todd Zeile just came in. So I finished my lunch and got a piece of paper and walked up to him and asked for his autograph. He was so nice to me.

scott r
January 9, 2009
I always liked Todd Zeile, even before he was a Met. Wish he could've hit the ball about 1 foot further against the Yankees in the World Series so he would have had a homer and it would not have mattered that Timo Perez slowed down. I remember he got to catch in his last game and hit a homer in his last at bat.








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