St. Lucie Mets

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{{Infobox Minor League Baseball
|name = St. Lucie Mets
|founded = 1988
|city = Port St. Lucie, Florida
|misc =
|logo = StLucieMets.PNG
|uniformlogo = StLucieMetsCap.png
|class level = [[Single-A]] (2021–present)
|past class level= {{plainlist|
*[[Class A-Advanced]] (1990–2020)
*[[Class A (baseball)|Class A]] (1988–1989)
}}
|current league = [[Florida State League]] (1988–present)
|conference =
|division = East Division
|past league =
|majorleague = [[New York Mets]] (1988–present)
|pastmajorleague =
|nickname = St. Lucie Mets (1988–present)
|pastnames =
|colors = Blue, Orange, White<br />{{color box|#004b8e}} {{color box|#f57d2f}} {{color box|#fff}}
|ballpark = [[Clover Park (Florida)|Clover Park]] (1988–present)
|pastparks =
|mascot = Klutch
|leaguenum = 6
|leaguechamps = {{hlist|1988|1996|1998|2003|2006|2022}}
|divnum = 8
|divisionchamps = {{hlist|1988|1996|1998|2003|2006|2011|2021|2022}}
|firsthalfnum = 2
|firsthalfchamps = {{hlist|2022|2025}}
|secondhalfnum = 1
|secondhalfchamps = {{hlist|2025}}
|owner = [[New York Mets]]
|gm = Traer Van Allen
|manager = Gilbert Gomez
|website = {{URL|https://www.milb.com/st-lucie|milb.com/st-lucie}}
}}

[[File:Ike Davis cropped.jpg|thumb|180px|[[Ike Davis]], former first baseman<br>for the New York Mets]]

The '''St. Lucie Mets''' are a [[Minor League Baseball]] team of the [[Florida State League]] and the [[Single-A]] affiliate of the [[New York Mets]]. They are located in [[Port St. Lucie, Florida|Port St. Lucie]], [[Florida]], and play their home games at [[Clover Park (Florida)|Clover Park]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/shaping-our-future/growth/2017/09/06/renovations-mets-first-data-field-set-begin-april-1/629066001/|title=Renovations to Mets' First Data Field set to begin April 1|work=TCPalm|access-date=2018-01-14|language=en}}</ref> The Mets have been members of the Florida State League since their founding in 1988. They originally competed at the [[Class A (baseball)|Class A]] level before being elevated to [[Class A-Advanced]] in 1990.

In conjunction with [[Major League Baseball]]'s restructuring of Minor League Baseball in 2021, the Mets were organized into the Low-A Southeast at the Low-A classification.<ref>{{cite web |last=Mayo |first=Jonathan |title=MLB Announces New Minors Teams, Leagues |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/new-minor-league-baseball-structure |website=Major League Baseball |date=February 12, 2021 |access-date=June 30, 2024}}</ref> They retained their affiliation with the New York Mets.<ref name=BA2021>{{Cite web|last=Cooper|first=J.J.|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/binghamton-brooklyn-survive-as-mets-announce-2021-minor-league-affiliates/|title=Binghamton, Brooklyn Survive As Mets Announce Affiliates|website=Baseball America|date=November 10, 2020|access-date=November 10, 2020}}</ref> In 2022, the Low-A Southeast became known as the Florida State League, the name historically used by the regional circuit prior to the 2021 reorganization, and was reclassified as a Single-A circuit.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.milb.com/news/minor-league-baseball-historical-league-names-to-return-in-2022 |title=Historical League Names to Return in 2022 |website=Minor League Baseball |date=March 16, 2022 |access-date=June 30, 2024}}</ref>

They have won the [[List of Florida State League champions|Florida State League championship]] six times (1988, 1996, 1998, 2003, 2006, and 2022).

==Playoffs==
*2022: Defeated [[Palm Beach Cardinals|Palm Beach]] 2–0 in semifinals; defeated [[Dunedin Blue Jays|Dunedin]] 2–0 to win championship.
*2016: Lost to [[Bradenton Marauders|Bradenton]] 2–0 in semifinals.
*2012: Lost to [[Jupiter Hammerheads|Jupiter]] 2–1 in semifinals.
*2011: Defeated [[Bradenton Marauders|Bradenton]] 2–1 in semifinals; lost to [[Daytona Cubs|Daytona]] 3–1 in finals.
*2007: Lost to [[Brevard County Manatees|Brevard County]] 2–1 in semifinals.
*2006: Defeated [[Palm Beach Cardinals|Palm Beach]] 2–0 in semifinals; defeated [[Dunedin Blue Jays|Dunedin]] 3–0 to win championship.
*2003: Defeated [[Jupiter Hammerheads|Jupiter]] 2–0 in semifinals; defeated [[Dunedin Blue Jays|Dunedin]] 3–1 to win championship.
*2000: Lost to [[Daytona Cubs|Daytona]] 2–0 in semifinals.
*1998: Defeated [[Jupiter Hammerheads|Jupiter]] 2–0 in semifinals; defeated [[Tampa Yankees|Tampa]] 3–2 to win championship.
*1996: Defeated [[Vero Beach Dodgers|Vero Beach]] 2–0 in semifinals; defeated [[Clearwater Phillies|Clearwater]] 3–1 to win championship.
*1993: Defeated [[Lakeland Tigers|Lakeland]] 2–1 in semifinals; lost to [[Clearwater Phillies|Clearwater]] 3–1 in finals.
*1992: Lost to [[Osceola Astros|Osceola]] 2–0 in quarterfinals.
*1991: Defeated [[Sarasota White Sox|Sarasota]] 2–1 in quarterfinals; lost to [[Clearwater Phillies|Clearwater]] 2–1 in semifinals.
*1990: Lost to [[Vero Beach Dodgers|Vero Beach]] 2–1 in quarterfinals.
*1989: Lost to [[Charlotte Rangers|Charlotte]] 2–1 in semifinals.
*1988: Defeated [[Lakeland Tigers|Lakeland]] 2–1 in quarterfinals; defeated [[Tampa Tarpons|Tampa]] 2–0 in semifinals; defeated [[Osceola Astros|Osceola]] 2–0 to win championship.

==Roster==
{{St. Lucie Mets roster}}

==Notable alumni==
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;[[Baseball Hall of Fame]] alumni

*[[Gary Carter]] (2006, MGR) Inducted, 2003
*[[Pedro Martinez]] (2007-2008) Inducted, 2015
*[[Mike Piazza]] Inducted, 2016
*[[Billy Wagner]] (2009) Inducted, 2025

;Notable alumni

*[[Rick Aguilera]] (1988) 3 x MLB All-Star
*[[Edgardo Alfonzo]] (1992)(2010, MGR) MLB All-Star
*[[Moises Alou]] (2008) 6 x MLB All-Star
*[[Jason Bay]] (2002, 2011–2012) 3 x MLB All-Star; 2004 NL Rookie of the Year
*[[Heath Bell]] (2000) 3 x MLB All-Star
*[[Carlos Beltran]] (2010) 9 x MLB All-Star; 1999 AL Rookie of the Year
*[[Jeromy Burnitz]] (1990) MLB All-Star
*[[Mike Cameron]] (2005) MLB All-Star
*[[Luis Castillo (second baseman)|Luis Castillo]] (2010) 3 x MLB All-Star
*[[Yoenis Cespedes]] (2016) 2 x MLB All-Star
*[[Endy Chavez]] (2005, 2007)
*[[Vince Coleman (baseball)|Vince Coleman]] (1992) 2 x MLB All-Star; 1985 NL Rookie of the Year
*[[Tony Clark]] (2003) MLB All-Star
*[[David Cone]] (2003) 5 x MLB All-Star; 1994 NL Cy Young Award
*[[Michael Cuddyer]] (2015) 2 x MLB All-Star; 2013 NL Batting Title
*[[Jacob deGrom]] 3 x MLB All-Star; 2014 NL Rookie of the Year; 2018 NL ERA Title; 2018 NL Cy Young Award
*[[Octavio Dotel]] (1995-1997)
*[[Sid Fernandez]] (1991, 1993) MLB All-Star
*[[Cliff Floyd]] (2004, 2006) MLB All-Star
*[[John Franco]] (2003) 4 x MLB All-Star
*[[Darryl Hamilton]] (2000)
*[[Pete Harnisch]] (1996-1997) MLB All-Star
*[[Matt Harvey]] (2011) MLB All-Star
*[[Keith Hernandez]] (1989) 5 x MLB All-Star; 1979 NL Most Valuable Player
*[[Orlando Hernandez]] (2008)
*[[Todd Hundley]] (1988, 1998) 2 x MLB-All Star
*[[Clint Hurdle]] (1988-1989, MGR) 2013 NL Manager of the Year
*[[Jason Isringhausen]] (1994, 1997) 2 x MLB All-Star
*[[Scott Kazmir]] (2003)
*[[Doug Mientkiewicz]] (2005)
*[[Melvin Mora]] (1998) MLB All-Star
*[[Guillermo Mota]] (1993)
*[[Daniel Murphy (baseball)|Daniel Murphy]] (2007, 2010, 2015) 3 x MLB All-Star
*[[Angel Pagan]] (2002-2003, 2008–2009, 2011)
*[[Oliver Perez]] (2009-2010)
*[[José Reyes (infielder)|Jose Reyes]] (2002, 2004, 2010) 4 x MLB All-Star; 2011 NL Batting Title
*[[Benito Santiago]] (2005) 5 x MLB All-Star; 1987 NL rookie of the Year
*[[Pete Schourek]] (1989)
*[[Steve Trachsel]] (2005)
*[[Justin Turner]] (2013) MLB All-Star
*[[Jose Valentin]] (2007-2008)
*[[Fernando Vina]] (1992) MLB All-Star
*[[Ty Wigginton]] (2004) MLB All-Star
*[[Preston Wilson]] (1996-1997) MLB All-Star
*[[David Wright]] (2003, 2011, 2015) 7 x MLB All-Star

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==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
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*{{Official website|http://www.stluciemets.com}}
*[http://mets.scout.com/ Inside Pitch Magazine Online]

{{New York Mets}}
{{Florida State League}}
{{Florida Sports}}

[[Category:New York Mets minor league affiliates]]
[[Category:Port St. Lucie, Florida]]
[[Category:Professional baseball teams in Florida]]
[[Category:Baseball teams established in 1988]]
[[Category:1988 establishments in Florida]]
[[Category:Florida State League teams]]

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