1972 New York Mets Roster
National League (NL)
Team Record: 83-73
Finished 3rd in the NL's East Division
Attendance: 2,134,194, Avg. 29,642
Ballpark: Shea Stadium
Manager: Yogi Berra (83-73)
Location: New York, New York
1972 New York Mets StatisticsTeam Record: 83-73
Finished 3rd in the NL's East Division
Attendance: 2,134,194, Avg. 29,642
Ballpark: Shea Stadium
Manager: Yogi Berra (83-73)
Location: New York, New York
1972 New York Mets Results
The New York Mets of the National League ended the 1972 season with a record of 83 wins and 73 losses, finishing third in the NL's East Division.
The Mets plated 528 runs and conceded 578 runs. John Milner paced New York with 17 home runs Cleon Jones drove in 52 runs. Tommie Agee led batters with significant playing time with a .227 average. Tom Seaver topped the squad with 21 wins, while Jon Matlack added 15 or more wins, too Jon Matlack recorded a 2.32 ERA, leading regularly-used pitchers.
Yogi Berra coached the team.
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| Player | Pos. | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommie Agee | CF | R | R | August 9, 1942 | 5'11" | 195 | Magnolia, AL USA |
| Lute Barnes | 2B | R | R | April 28, 1947 | 5'10" | 160 | Forest City, IA USA |
| Jim Beauchamp | 1B | R | R | August 21, 1939 | 6'2" | 190 | Vinita, OK USA |
| Ken Boswell | 2B | L | R | February 23, 1946 | 6'0" | 170 | Austin, TX USA |
| Buzz Capra | P | R | R | October 1, 1947 | 5'10" | 168 | Chicago, IL USA |
| Duffy Dyer | C | R | R | August 15, 1945 | 6'0" | 187 | Dayton, OH USA |
| Jim Fregosi | 3B | R | R | April 4, 1942 | 6'1" | 190 | San Francisco, CA USA |
| Danny Frisella | P | L | R | March 4, 1946 | 6'0" | 185 | San Francisco, CA USA |
| Wayne Garrett | 3B | L | R | December 3, 1947 | 5'11" | 175 | Brooksville, FL USA |
| Gary Gentry | P | R | R | October 6, 1946 | 6'0" | 170 | Phoenix, AZ USA |
| Jerry Grote | C | R | R | October 6, 1942 | 5'10" | 185 | San Antonio, TX USA |
| Don Hahn | RF | R | R | November 16, 1948 | 6'1" | 180 | San Francisco, CA USA |
| Bud Harrelson | SS | B | R | June 6, 1944 | 5'11" | 160 | Niles, CA USA |
| Cleon Jones | LF | R | L | August 4, 1942 | 6'0" | 185 | Plateau, AL USA |
| Jerry Koosman | P | R | L | December 23, 1942 | 6'2" | 205 | Appleton, MN USA |
| Ed Kranepool | 1B | L | L | November 8, 1944 | 6'3" | 205 | New York, NY USA |
| Dave Marshall | RF | L | R | January 14, 1943 | 6'1" | 182 | Artesia, CA USA |
| Ted Martinez | IF | R | R | December 10, 1947 | 6'0" | 165 | Barahona, Barahona D.R. |
| Jon Matlack | P | L | L | January 19, 1950 | 6'3" | 205 | West Chester, PA USA |
| Willie Mays | CF | R | R | May 6, 1931 | 5'10" | 170 | Westfield, AL USA |
| Jim McAndrew | P | R | R | January 11, 1944 | 6'2" | 185 | Lost Nation, IA USA |
| Tug McGraw | P | R | L | August 30, 1944 | 6'0" | 170 | Martinez, CA USA |
| John Milner | LF | L | L | December 28, 1949 | 6'0" | 185 | Atlanta, GA USA |
| Tommy Moore | P | R | R | July 7, 1948 | 5'11" | 175 | Lynwood, CA USA |
| Joe Nolan | C | L | R | May 12, 1951 | 5'11" | 175 | St. Louis, MO USA |
| Bob Rauch | P | R | R | June 16, 1949 | 6'4" | 200 | Brookings, SD USA |
| Ray Sadecki | P | L | L | December 26, 1940 | 5'11" | 180 | Kansas City, KS USA |
| Dave Schneck | CF | L | L | June 18, 1949 | 5'10" | 200 | Allentown, PA USA |
| Tom Seaver | P | R | R | November 17, 1944 | 6'1" | 195 | Fresno, CA USA |
| Rusty Staub | RF | L | R | April 1, 1944 | 6'2" | 190 | New Orleans, LA USA |
| Brent Strom | P | R | L | October 14, 1948 | 6'3" | 189 | San Diego, CA USA |
| Bill Sudakis | 1B | B | R | March 27, 1946 | 6'1" | 190 | Joliet, IL USA |
| Chuck Taylor | P | R | R | April 18, 1942 | 6'2" | 195 | Shelbyville, TN USA |
| Hank Webb | P | R | R | May 21, 1950 | 6'3" | 175 | Copiague, NY USA |
