John Olerud was only with the New York Mets for three seasons, but the already two time World Series Champion subtly racked up a lot of hits, including a 1998 season where he batted .354 and finished 12th in MVP voting.  Overall, Olerud had an excellent Slash Line as a Met of .315/.425/.501, which is an incredible number that propelled him to this rank.

In December 2009, R.A. Dickey joined Flushing on a modest minor league deal, as a 35-year-old journeyman fighting to stay in baseball. For years, he had been a fringe major leaguer struggling to master his pitching, especially after learning he entirely lacked an ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow.

Dickey was highly effective right from the start, posting a remarkable 2.84 ERA in 2010 and pitching over 200 innings in 2011. He utilized what analysts described as a "hard knuckleball," delivering the pitch at an unprecedented 78-to-80 mph with sharp, late movement.

That solid foundation led to an extraordinary standout during the legendary 2012 season. That summer, Dickey hit a career peak, delivering a remarkable campaign that is arguably the best individual season by a knuckleballer in Major League history. He impressed the city by going 20-6 and leading the National League in strikeouts (230), innings pitched (233.2), complete games (5), and shutouts (3). His efficiency peaked in June when he threw consecutive one-hitters with double-digit strikeouts, setting a franchise record with 32.2 straight scoreless innings and earning an All-Star nod. His historic dominance was confirmed when he was named the clear winner of the National League Cy Young Award, marking the first time a knuckleball pitcher won this honor.

In December 2012, at the peak of his trade worth, the rebuilding Mets sent the reigning Cy Young winner to the Toronto Blue Jays in a major seven-player trade that brought back numerous top prospects, such as future All-Star catcher Travis d'Arnaud and pitcher Noah Syndergaard. He left Queens with an impressive 39-28 record and a remarkable 2.95 ERA over three seasons with the team.

John Franco reached Flushing in December 1989 via a blockbuster trade with the Cincinnati Reds, which exchanged top bullpen pitchers and brought the Brooklyn native back home in exchange for Randy Myers. A proud Brooklynite who excelled at St. John's University in Queens, Franco took on a significant high-pressure role as the team's closer and worked out of the pen for 14 years.

Franco quickly gained the loyalty of local fans by delivering an impressive debut in the 1990 season, during which he led the National League with 33 saves and was awarded the Rolaids Relief Man of the Year. His performance peaked even further during the strike-shortened 1994 season, where he again led the junior circuit with 30 saves and posted a remarkable 2.70 ERA, finishing seventh in the NL Cy Young Award voting. As a consistent professional, he kept fans engaged with his signature circle changeup and strong determination to eliminate scoring threats.

Beyond just the baseline save numbers, Franco achieved a historic leadership milestone within the organization. On May 4, 2001, he received the uncommon honor of becoming the third official team captain in Mets history, highlighting his significant clubhouse presence and deep community ties. He played a key role during the 2000 Subway Series, notably earning the win out of the bullpen in Game 3 to secure the Mets' only victory in that memorable Fall Classic. Although he later stepped down from the primary closer role to Armando Benítez, he seamlessly transitioned into a top-tier high-leverage setup man, finishing his Queens career as the franchise’s all-time leader in both saves (276) and games pitched (695).

After the 2004 season, Franco departed for the Houston Astros as a free agent for one final season.

Franco was inducted into their franchise Hall of Fame in 2012.

Cleon Jones entered Shea Stadium's grass in 1963 as a talented, multi-sport athlete from Alabama, who would become the key offensive force during the franchise’s initial golden era. Although history often remembers his famous kneeling catch on the outfield dirt, Jones was the driving competitive spirit of the team well before their success was celebrated.

Jones’ New York highlight peaked in 1969 when he made contact hitting, earning his first All-Star and battling for the National League batting crown. He hit .340 with a .422 on-base percentage, setting a franchise record for nearly 30 years. He was a key player with 164 hits and 75 RBI, propelling the team to 100 wins. Jones cemented his status as a New York icon through October highlights beyond his regular-season brilliance. He hit .429 in the NLCS against Atlanta and created a famous World Series moment in Game 5 when manager Gil Hodges proved Jones was hit in the foot by showing shoe polish on the baseball. Moments later, Jones scored the tying run and later made the final out in left field, sliding to his knees in ecstasy as Shea Stadium erupted.

Jones was a steady contributor who maintained high production into the next decade, batting .319 in 1971 and helping guide the Mets to the 1973 Fall Classic during the "Ya Gotta Believe" pennant run. His career in Flushing ended in July 1975 after an injury-plagued stretch and a dispute with management. Time healed wounds, and in 1991, the Mets inducted him into their Hall of Fame.

Overall, Jones compiled 1,188 hits, 93 home runs, and a .281 batting average.