Yes, we know that this is taking a while!

As many of you know, we at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the top 50 of each major North American sports team. That being said, we maintain and update our existing Top 50 lists annually.  We are pleased to present our pre-2026 revision of our top 50 New York Mets.

As for all of our top 50 players in baseball, we look at the following: 

1.  Duration and Impact.

2.  Traditional statistics and how they finished in the Major League Baseball.

3.  Advanced Statistics.

4.  Playoff performance.

5. Their respective legacy on the team.

6. How successful the team was when he was there.

7. Respecting the era in which they played.

Criteria 1-4 will make up the lion’s share of the algorithm.  Please note that we have implemented this for the first time.  This has changed the rankings all throughout the board.

Last year, the Mets were a disappointment, winning 83 Games and failing to make the playoffs despite a loaded roster.  There were no new additions among active players, though the algorithm change allowed a former Met to enter the Top 50.  There were three elevations of active players based on last season.

As always, we present our top five, which saw no changes.

1. Tom Seaver
2. Dwight Gooden
3. Jacob deGrom
4. David Wright
5. Darryl Strawberry

You can find the entire list here.

Pete Alonso, who signed with the Baltimore Orioles in the off-season, did enough to move from #17 to #10.

Shortstop Francisco Lindor climbed to #18 from #24.

Outfielder Brandon Nimmo edged up one spot to #19.  He is now a Texas Ranger.

Jeff McNeil, who is now with the Athletics, went up two spots to #20.

The new algorithm brought Lee Mazzilli (at #49) and pushed Juan Lagares off the Top 50.

We thank you for your continued support of our lists on Notinhalloffame.com.

Yes, we know that this is taking a while!

As many of you know, we here at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the 50 of each major North American sports team.  That being said, we have existing Top 50 lists out and we always consistently look to update them when we can and based on necessity.  As such, we are very happy to present our post 2022 revision of our top 50 New York Mets.

As for all of our top 50 players in baseball we look at the following:

1.  Advanced Statistics.

2.  Traditional statistics and how they finished in the National League.

3.  Playoff accomplishments.

4.  Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles not reflected in a stat sheet.

Last year, New York made it to the playoffs, though were bounced in the Wild Card round.  The 2022 season saw one huge rise, and two new entries.

As always, we present our top five, which had no changes.

1. Tom Seaver

2. Dwight Gooden                  

3. Jacob deGrom

4. David Wright

5. Darryl Strawberry

You can find the entire list here.

Notably, deGrom, who played for the Mets last season before signing with Texas as a Free Agent, did not do enough to move up from #3.

Power hitter, Pete Alonso, rocketed up from #49 to #24, and could make an eventual run for a top five spot.

Jeff McNeil debuts at #27, a reflection of his 2022 Season and the closeness of those in the bottom 25.

The other new entry is Outfielder, Brandon Nimmo, who enters at #35.

We welcome your input and comments and as always, we thank you for your support.

Brandon Nimmo’s Major League career in Flushing began as a highly-touted first-round pick out of Wyoming in the 2011 draft, carrying a reputation as an athletic outfielder with a uniquely advanced eye at the plate. He debuted with the big league club in 2016, but had to bide his time before claiming everyday ownership of the grass.

In 2018, Nimmo's first full season, he showcased exceptional top-of-the-order efficiency. Although he only had 114 hits, his strong plate discipline led to a remarkable .404 on-base percentage, and he led the National League by being hit 22 times. Despite setbacks from various injuries between 2019 and 2021, he stayed a valuable contributor when healthy, blending an elite walk rate with occasional moderate power.

In 2022, he played 151 games, leading the National League with 7 triples and achieving his first 150-hit season. His performance improved further in 2023, with career highs of 162 hits, 24 home runs, and 68 RBI. He maintained this critical role through the 2025 season, anchoring the outfield for a strong Mets team that advanced to the National League Championship Series, driven by his 25 home runs and 92 RBI.

In November 2025, three years into a lucrative eight-year extension, the front office launched a major roster overhaul aimed at shifting the team's defensive strengths. Nimmo waived his no-trade clause and was traded to the Texas Rangers in a blockbuster, star-for-star deal that brought veteran second baseman Marcus Semien to New York.

Nimmo departed Queens as the team's longest-tenured player and an unofficial clubhouse captain, leaving behind 974 hits, 135 home runs, and a superb .364 career on-base percentage in blue and orange.