Guess that Met

[Cowtipper]

That's correct about Chiti. Though it's part of the lore, it might not be technically correct that he was "traded" for himself, however ... I once read what actually happened (but forgot what I read), and Baseball Reference doesn't even list it as a trade. Rather, it says he was purchased from Cleveland, then returned to Cleveland. The word "trade" was never used. Anyway, a new question has been added.

1. Who got the save on Mets Opening Day 1989 but only got one other save for the Mets in his career after that?

--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"

2. In the movie "The Odd Couple" there was a fictitious game between the Pirates and the Mets at Shea and Bill Mazeroski of the Pirates hit into a game ending triple play and the Mets won 1-0. Give me the names of all four players for the Mets who played the infield during Mazeroski's game ending triple play and also give me the name of the Mets pitcher who got Mazeroski to hit into the game ending triple play.

--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"

3. Who is Steve Chilcott and what is notable about him?

--originally posted by "metfan13"

4. Who were the only Mets to wear #41 before Tom Seaver?

--originally posted by "milladrive"

5. Who were the top five leaders in home runs for the Mets in the decade, 2000-2009, in order?

--originally posted by "milladrive"

Running tally of correct guessers:

Johnny Lunchbucket: 40
Edgy MD: 35
stevejrogers: 31
batmagadanleadoff: 19
Benjamin Grimm: 4
metsmarathon: 4
MFS62: 2
DocTee: 1
Marshmallowmilkshake: 1
The Hot Corner: 1

[Edgy MD]

Catcher Steve Chilcott was the Mets' first pick in the 1968 June amateur draft, but failed to reach the majors, one of the few players to fall short despite being the first overall selection.

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

5.

1 Wright
2 Beltran
3 delgado
4 Floyd
5 piazza

[Cowtipper]

The answer regarding Chilcott is correct. As it pertains to the home run leaders, the names are right, but the order is wrong. It's hard to give hints for that one, but I'll do my best. Here are the home run totals for the top five: 157, 140, 127, 104 and 81. #1 debuted for the Mets in 1998, #2 in 2004, #3 in 2005, #4 in 2006 and #5 in 2003.

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

Piazza Wright Beltran delgado floyd

[Cowtipper]

That's correct on the order, well done. A couple more questions have been added, with hints added for the rest.

1. Who got the save on Mets Opening Day 1989 but only got one other save for the Mets in his career after that?

Hint: Pitched just one year for the Mets, 1989.

--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"

2. In the movie "The Odd Couple" there was a fictitious game between the Pirates and the Mets at Shea and Bill Mazeroski of the Pirates hit into a game ending triple play and the Mets won 1-0. Give me the names of all four players for the Mets who played the infield during Mazeroski's game ending triple play and also give me the name of the Mets pitcher who got Mazeroski to hit into the game ending triple play.

Hint: There is a little debate as to who actually was involved in this scene, however there is a general consensus. The first baseman debuted for the Mets in 1962, the second baseman in 1967, the shortstop in 1965, the third baseman in 1966 and the pitcher in 1964.

--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"

3. Who were the only Mets to wear #41 before Tom Seaver?

Hint: Four men wore the number before Seaver.

--originally posted by "milladrive"

4. Who is the only Mets pitchers in team history to start two games in a row that the team played in the same season?

--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"

5. Who is the only Met to hit a pinch-hit home run in his first Major-League at-bat? This one is through the 2009 season, I'm not sure if it has happened since then.

--originally posted by "milladrive"

Running tally of correct guessers:

Johnny Lunchbucket: 41
Edgy MD: 36
stevejrogers: 31
batmagadanleadoff: 19
Benjamin Grimm: 4
metsmarathon: 4
MFS62: 2
DocTee: 1
Marshmallowmilkshake: 1
The Hot Corner: 1

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

1. Don Aase

[Cowtipper]

Don Aase is correct. A new question has been added.

1. In the movie "The Odd Couple" there was a fictitious game between the Pirates and the Mets at Shea and Bill Mazeroski of the Pirates hit into a game ending triple play and the Mets won 1-0. Give me the names of all four players for the Mets who played the infield during Mazeroski's game ending triple play and also give me the name of the Mets pitcher who got Mazeroski to hit into the game ending triple play.

Hint: There is a little debate as to who actually was involved in this scene, however there is a general consensus. The first baseman debuted for the Mets in 1962, the second baseman in 1967, the shortstop in 1965, the third baseman in 1966 and the pitcher in 1964.
Hint: The third baseman was involved in this trade—Traded by the St. Louis Cardinals to the New York Mets for Al Jackson and Charley Smith. The second baseman was involved in this trade—Traded by the St. Louis Cardinals with Art Mahaffey and Tony Martínez to the New York Mets for Eddie Bressoud, Danny Napoleon and cash. The first baseman wasn't involved in any trades; he spent his whole career with the Mets. The shortstop was involved in this trade—Traded by the New York Mets to the Philadelphia Phillies for Fred Andrews and cash. The pitcher was involved in this trade: Traded by the New York Mets with Buddy Booker, Tommy Davis and Billy Wynne to the Chicago White Sox for Tommie Agee and Al Weis.

--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"

2. Who were the only Mets to wear #41 before Tom Seaver?

Hint: Four men wore the number before Seaver.
Hint: Player One pitched for the Mets in '62. Player Two pitched for the Mets in '63. Player Three pitched for the Mets in '65. Player Four pitched for the Mets in '65 and '66.

--originally posted by "milladrive"

3. Who is the only Mets pitchers in team history to start two games in a row that the team played in the same season?

Hint: Pitcher One debuted for the Mets in '67 and Pitcher Two debuted for the Mets in 2014.

--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"

4. Who is the only Met to hit a pinch-hit home run in his first Major-League at-bat? This one is through the 2009 season, I'm not sure if it has happened since then.

Hint: First played for the Mets in 2005.

--originally posted by "milladrive"

5. Which Met holds the record for grounding into double plays in a single season?

Hint: First played for the Mets in 1998.

--originally posted by "milladrive"

Running tally of correct guessers:

Johnny Lunchbucket: 42
Edgy MD: 36
stevejrogers: 31
batmagadanleadoff: 19
Benjamin Grimm: 4
metsmarathon: 4
MFS62: 2
DocTee: 1
Marshmallowmilkshake: 1
The Hot Corner: 1

[Cowtipper]

Hints have been added.

[Edgy MD]

Number 4 is Mike Jacobs.

[Cowtipper]

Mike Jacobs is correct! A new question has been added.

1. In the movie "The Odd Couple" there was a fictitious game between the Pirates and the Mets at Shea and Bill Mazeroski of the Pirates hit into a game ending triple play and the Mets won 1-0. Give me the names of all four players for the Mets who played the infield during Mazeroski's game ending triple play and also give me the name of the Mets pitcher who got Mazeroski to hit into the game ending triple play.

Hint: There is a little debate as to who actually was involved in this scene, however there is a general consensus. The first baseman debuted for the Mets in 1962, the second baseman in 1967, the shortstop in 1965, the third baseman in 1966 and the pitcher in 1964.
Hint: The third baseman was involved in this trade—Traded by the St. Louis Cardinals to the New York Mets for Al Jackson and Charley Smith. The second baseman was involved in this trade—Traded by the St. Louis Cardinals with Art Mahaffey and Tony Martínez to the New York Mets for Eddie Bressoud, Danny Napoleon and cash. The first baseman wasn't involved in any trades; he spent his whole career with the Mets. The shortstop was involved in this trade—Traded by the New York Mets to the Philadelphia Phillies for Fred Andrews and cash. The pitcher was involved in this trade: Traded by the New York Mets with Buddy Booker, Tommy Davis and Billy Wynne to the Chicago White Sox for Tommie Agee and Al Weis.
Hint: The third baseman was a multi-time All-Star with the Cardinals. The second baseman was never an All-Star, but he played in the '64 World Series with the Cardinals. The shortstop was twice an All-Star with the Mets, 1970 and 1971. The first baseman was an All-Star with the Mets in 1965. The pitcher was never an All-Star, in fact he twice led the league in losses and went 86-139 for his career.
Hint: The third baseman had a brother named Cloyd. The second baseman is the only player in big league history with that last name. The shortstop shares a surname with someone nicknamed "Hawk." The first baseman's nickname also evokes imagery of a bird, a waterfowl in this case. The pitcher also had a nickname, "Fat ____."

--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"

2. Who were the only Mets to wear #41 before Tom Seaver?

Hint: Four men wore the number before Seaver.
Hint: Player One pitched for the Mets in '62. Player Two pitched for the Mets in '63. Player Three pitched for the Mets in '65. Player Four pitched for the Mets in '65 and '66.
Hint: Player One was twice an All-Star with the Dodgers. Two of the players never pitched for any team other than the Mets, and they spent just one year in the majors. The fourth guy also pitched for the Cardinals, in 1964.
Hint: Player One is Clem Labine, who was guessed. Player Two died in 1985 at 44 years old. Player Three is still alive and kicking, having been born in 1946. Player Four is also still alive, but he was born way back in '38.

--originally posted by "milladrive"

3. Who is the only Mets pitchers in team history to start two games in a row that the team played in the same season?

Hint: Pitcher One debuted for the Mets in '67 and Pitcher Two debuted for the Mets in 2014.
Hint: Player One last pitched for the Red Sox. Player Two is still active, last playing for the Rangers.
Hint: Player Two was already guessed—Jacob DeGrom. Player One, was pretty terrific, playing until 1986.

--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"

4. Which Met holds the record for grounding into double plays in a single season?

Hint: First played for the Mets in 1998.
Hint: Played for the Mets until 2005.
Hint: Was a catcher.

--originally posted by "milladrive"

5. Which Met holds the team career record for double plays grounded into?

Hint: Debuted for the Mets in 2004.
Hint: Was a seven-time All-Star with New York.

--originally posted by "milladrive"


Running tally of correct guessers:

Johnny Lunchbucket: 42
Edgy MD: 37
stevejrogers: 31
batmagadanleadoff: 19
Benjamin Grimm: 4
metsmarathon: 4
MFS62: 2
DocTee: 1
Marshmallowmilkshake: 1
The Hot Corner: 1

[Cowtipper]

Hints have been added.

[stevejrogers]

deGrom as part of 3

[stevejrogers]

Number one in Q2 is Clem Labine

[Cowtipper]

deGrom and Labine are correct, however to get a point in the tally at the bottom of the post, all the correct names need to be given. I tend to give out when a question is answered incorrectly, so don't be afraid to be wrong.

[Cowtipper]

More hints added above.

[Edgy MD]

Five is David Wright.

[Cowtipper]

David Wright is correct! A new question has been added.

1. In the movie "The Odd Couple" there was a fictitious game between the Pirates and the Mets at Shea and Bill Mazeroski of the Pirates hit into a game ending triple play and the Mets won 1-0. Give me the names of all four players for the Mets who played the infield during Mazeroski's game ending triple play and also give me the name of the Mets pitcher who got Mazeroski to hit into the game ending triple play.

Hint: There is a little debate as to who actually was involved in this scene, however there is a general consensus. The first baseman debuted for the Mets in 1962, the second baseman in 1967, the shortstop in 1965, the third baseman in 1966 and the pitcher in 1964.
Hint: The third baseman was involved in this trade—Traded by the St. Louis Cardinals to the New York Mets for Al Jackson and Charley Smith. The second baseman was involved in this trade—Traded by the St. Louis Cardinals with Art Mahaffey and Tony Martínez to the New York Mets for Eddie Bressoud, Danny Napoleon and cash. The first baseman wasn't involved in any trades; he spent his whole career with the Mets. The shortstop was involved in this trade—Traded by the New York Mets to the Philadelphia Phillies for Fred Andrews and cash. Thea pitcher was involved in this trade: Traded by the New York Mets with Buddy Booker, Tommy Davis and Billy Wynne to the Chicago White Sox for Tommie Agee and Al Weis.
Hint: The third baseman was a multi-time All-Star with the Cardinals. The second baseman was never an All-Star, but he played in the '64 World Series with the Cardinals. The shortstop was twice an All-Star with the Mets, 1970 and 1971. The first baseman was an All-Star with the Mets in 1965. The pitcher was never an All-Star, in fact he twice led the league in losses and went 86-139 for his career.
Hint: The third baseman had a brother named Cloyd. The second baseman is the only player in big league history with that last name. The shortstop shares a surname with someone nicknamed "Hawk." The first baseman's nickname also evokes imagery of a bird, a waterfowl in this case. The pitcher also had a nickname, "Fat ____."

--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"

2. Who were the only Mets to wear #41 before Tom Seaver?

Hint: Four men wore the number before Seaver.
Hint: Player One pitched for the Mets in '62. Player Two pitched for the Mets in '63. Player Three pitched for the Mets in '65. Player Four pitched for the Mets in '65 and '66.
Hint: Player One was twice an All-Star with the Dodgers. Two of the players never pitched for any team other than the Mets, and they spent just one year in the majors. The fourth guy also pitched for the Cardinals, in 1964.
Hint: Player One is Clem Labine, who was guessed. Player Two died in 1985 at 44 years old. Player Three is still alive and kicking, having been born in 1946. Player Four is also still alive, but he was born way back in '38.

--originally posted by "milladrive"

3. Who is the only Mets pitchers in team history to start two games in a row that the team played in the same season?

Hint: Pitcher One debuted for the Mets in '67 and Pitcher Two debuted for the Mets in 2014.
Hint: Player One last pitched for the Red Sox. Player Two is still active, last playing for the Rangers.
Hint: Player Two was already guessed—Jacob DeGrom. Player One, was pretty terrific, playing until 1986.

--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"

4. Which Met holds the record for grounding into double plays in a single season?

Hint: First played for the Mets in 1998.
Hint: Played for the Mets until 2005.
Hint: Was a catcher.

--originally posted by "milladrive"

5. What Mets player convinced management to not send Mike Jacobs down to the minor leagues after he just hit a pinch hit three run homer in his only at bat in the major leagues to that point?

--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"

Running tally of correct guessers:

Johnny Lunchbucket: 42
Edgy MD: 38
stevejrogers: 31
batmagadanleadoff: 19
Benjamin Grimm: 4
metsmarathon: 4
MFS62: 2
DocTee: 1
Marshmallowmilkshake: 1
The Hot Corner: 1

[Edgy MD]

Number Five is Pedro Martini.

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

4. Is Muke Piuzza

[Edgy MD]

Number Three is George Thomas Feaver.

[Cowtipper]

Martinez, Piazza and Seaver are correct! Since the Seaver question had two answers, and two separate individuals provided correct answers, I have given one point to each. Three new questions have been added.

1. In the movie "The Odd Couple" there was a fictitious game between the Pirates and the Mets at Shea and Bill Mazeroski of the Pirates hit into a game ending triple play and the Mets won 1-0. Give me the names of all four players for the Mets who played the infield during Mazeroski's game ending triple play and also give me the name of the Mets pitcher who got Mazeroski to hit into the game ending triple play.

Hint: There is a little debate as to who actually was involved in this scene, however there is a general consensus. The first baseman debuted for the Mets in 1962, the second baseman in 1967, the shortstop in 1965, the third baseman in 1966 and the pitcher in 1964.
Hint: The third baseman was involved in this trade—Traded by the St. Louis Cardinals to the New York Mets for Al Jackson and Charley Smith. The second baseman was involved in this trade—Traded by the St. Louis Cardinals with Art Mahaffey and Tony Martínez to the New York Mets for Eddie Bressoud, Danny Napoleon and cash. The first baseman wasn't involved in any trades; he spent his whole career with the Mets. The shortstop was involved in this trade—Traded by the New York Mets to the Philadelphia Phillies for Fred Andrews and cash. Thea pitcher was involved in this trade: Traded by the New York Mets with Buddy Booker, Tommy Davis and Billy Wynne to the Chicago White Sox for Tommie Agee and Al Weis.
Hint: The third baseman was a multi-time All-Star with the Cardinals. The second baseman was never an All-Star, but he played in the '64 World Series with the Cardinals. The shortstop was twice an All-Star with the Mets, 1970 and 1971. The first baseman was an All-Star with the Mets in 1965. The pitcher was never an All-Star, in fact he twice led the league in losses and went 86-139 for his career.
Hint: The third baseman had a brother named Cloyd. The second baseman is the only player in big league history with that last name. The shortstop shares a surname with someone nicknamed "Hawk." The first baseman's nickname also evokes imagery of a bird, a waterfowl in this case. The pitcher also had a nickname, "Fat ____."
Hint: Third baseman—, second baseman—, shortstop—, first baseman—, pitcher—
--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"

2. Who were the only Mets to wear #41 before Tom Seaver?

Hint: Four men wore the number before Seaver. Actually, it might have been five if you go by what Baseball Reference says. So, we'll go with five.
Hint: Player One pitched for the Mets in '62. Player Two pitched for the Mets in '63. Player Three pitched for the Mets in '65. Player Four pitched for the Mets in '65. Player Five pitched for the Mets in '65 and '66.
Hint: Player One was twice an All-Star with the Dodgers. Three of the players never pitched for any team other than the Mets, and they spent just one year in the majors. The fifth guy also pitched for the Cardinals, in 1964.
Hint: Player One is Clem Labine, who was guessed. Player Two died in 1985 at 44 years old. Player Three is still alive and kicking, having been born in 1946. Player Four is still alive, having been born in 1943. Player Five is also still alive, but he was born way back in '38.
Hint: Player Two—, Player Three—, Player Four—, Player Five—

--originally posted by "milladrive"

3. We've established that David Wright is the all-time GIDP leader for the Mets. Who are the other four player with 100+ GIDPs for New York?

--originally posted by "milladrive"

4. Kind of departing from the "Guess That Met" theme for a moment, but where did the Mets' colors of orange and blue come from?

--originally posted by "dodgerkim4"

5. Another departure from the "Guess That Met" theme—When was the last time Met fans were able to run on the field after a Mets win at Shea?

--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"

Running tally of correct guessers:

Johnny Lunchbucket: 43
Edgy MD: 40
stevejrogers: 32
batmagadanleadoff: 19
Benjamin Grimm: 4
metsmarathon: 4
MFS62: 2
DocTee: 1
Marshmallowmilkshake: 1
The Hot Corner: 1

[Edgy MD]

4. Historians give two antecedents for the the Mets selection of the colors of orange and blue, and they are probably both right.

The first says that the Mets selected the colors in order to claim the New York National League mantle abandoned by The New York Giants, who wore orange as their trim color, and The Brooklyn Dodgers, for whom something akin to Mets royal blue was their base color.



The second says that these are simply the official colors of New York City, featured prominently in the city's flag and seal.

[Cowtipper]

That is correct, well done. I was specifically looking for the first answer you provided, but both would've worked. Well done! A new question has been added.

1. In the movie "The Odd Couple" there was a fictitious game between the Pirates and the Mets at Shea and Bill Mazeroski of the Pirates hit into a game ending triple play and the Mets won 1-0. Give me the names of all four players for the Mets who played the infield during Mazeroski's game ending triple play and also give me the name of the Mets pitcher who got Mazeroski to hit into the game ending triple play.

Hint: There is a little debate as to who actually was involved in this scene, however there is a general consensus. The first baseman debuted for the Mets in 1962, the second baseman in 1967, the shortstop in 1965, the third baseman in 1966 and the pitcher in 1964.
Hint: The third baseman was involved in this trade—Traded by the St. Louis Cardinals to the New York Mets for Al Jackson and Charley Smith. The second baseman was involved in this trade—Traded by the St. Louis Cardinals with Art Mahaffey and Tony Martínez to the New York Mets for Eddie Bressoud, Danny Napoleon and cash. The first baseman wasn't involved in any trades; he spent his whole career with the Mets. The shortstop was involved in this trade—Traded by the New York Mets to the Philadelphia Phillies for Fred Andrews and cash. Thea pitcher was involved in this trade: Traded by the New York Mets with Buddy Booker, Tommy Davis and Billy Wynne to the Chicago White Sox for Tommie Agee and Al Weis.
Hint: The third baseman was a multi-time All-Star with the Cardinals. The second baseman was never an All-Star, but he played in the '64 World Series with the Cardinals. The shortstop was twice an All-Star with the Mets, 1970 and 1971. The first baseman was an All-Star with the Mets in 1965. The pitcher was never an All-Star, in fact he twice led the league in losses and went 86-139 for his career.
Hint: The third baseman had a brother named Cloyd. The second baseman is the only player in big league history with that last name. The shortstop shares a surname with someone nicknamed "Hawk." The first baseman's nickname also evokes imagery of a bird, a waterfowl in this case. The pitcher also had a nickname, "Fat ____."
Hint: Third baseman—, second baseman—, shortstop—, first baseman—, pitcher—
--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"

2. Who were the only Mets to wear #41 before Tom Seaver?

Hint: Four men wore the number before Seaver. Actually, it might have been five if you go by what Baseball Reference says. So, we'll go with five.
Hint: Player One pitched for the Mets in '62. Player Two pitched for the Mets in '63. Player Three pitched for the Mets in '65. Player Four pitched for the Mets in '65. Player Five pitched for the Mets in '65 and '66.
Hint: Player One was twice an All-Star with the Dodgers. Three of the players never pitched for any team other than the Mets, and they spent just one year in the majors. The fifth guy also pitched for the Cardinals, in 1964.
Hint: Player One is Clem Labine, who was guessed. Player Two died in 1985 at 44 years old. Player Three is still alive and kicking, having been born in 1946. Player Four is still alive, having been born in 1943. Player Five is also still alive, but he was born way back in '38.
Hint: Player Two—, Player Three—, Player Four—, Player Five—

--originally posted by "milladrive"

3. We've established that David Wright is the all-time GIDP leader for the Mets. Who are the other four player with 100+ GIDPs for New York?

--originally posted by "milladrive"

4. Another departure from the "Guess That Met" theme—When was the last time Met fans were able to run on the field after a Mets win at Shea?

--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"

5. How many times in franchise history were Met fans able to run on the field after a Mets win at Shea?

--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"

Running tally of correct guessers:

Johnny Lunchbucket: 43
Edgy MD: 41
stevejrogers: 32
batmagadanleadoff: 19
Benjamin Grimm: 4
metsmarathon: 4
MFS62: 2
DocTee: 1
Marshmallowmilkshake: 1
The Hot Corner: 1

[stevejrogers]

4 would be the division clincher in 1986

5, 1969’s Divison Clincher, NLCS and World Series clinchers
1973’s Divison Clincher and NLCS clincher
1986’s Divison Clincher