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

This Date in Mets History

Today is April 17

Born on this date:

Transactions:
New York Mets signed free agent Scott Copeland on April 17, 2018.

New York Mets claimed Michael Tonkin on waivers from the Minnesota Twins on April 17, 2024.

Newspaper Covers


04/17/2002

04/17/2006

04/17/2010

04/17/2016

04/17/2017

04/17/2018

04/17/2018

04/17/2018

04/17/2020

04/17/2023

04/17/2024

04/17/2024
Random Article from the Ultimate Mets Scrapbook

Leiter Lights Way
Newsday, October 5, 1999
The Mets finished the 1999 season tied for the Wild Card with the Reds, forcing a do-or-die Game 163 for the right to advance to the playoffs. Al Leiter got the start, and flourished.
Tags: Al Leiter.


Randomly selected Met Player

Felix Mantilla
Born: July 29, 1934
at Isabela, P.R.
Died: January 10, 2025
Mantilla
Years with Mets: 1962

141 games. 11 hr, 59 rbi, 0.275
54 runs, 3 stolen bases


All-Time Mets Leaders
Wins
1. Tom Seaver 198 Seaver
2. Dwight Gooden 157
3. Jerry Koosman 140
4. Ron Darling 99
5. Sid Fernandez 98
6. Al Leiter 95 Gooden
7. Jon Matlack 82
Jacob deGrom 82
9. David Cone 81
10. Bobby Jones 74



About Us
  • Contact us
  • FAQ



  • Copyright 1999-2025, The Ultimate Mets Database