Become a fan of the The Ultimate Mets Database Facebook page.

This Date in Mets History

Today is May 18

Born on this date:

Transactions:
San Francisco Giants claimed Trevor Hildenberger of the New York Mets on waivers on May 18, 2021.

New York Mets purchased Cameron Maybin from the Chicago Cubs on May 18, 2021.

New York Mets signed free agent Akeem Bostick on May 18, 2021.

Newspaper Covers


05/18/2007

05/18/2007

05/18/2008

05/18/2012

05/18/2015

05/18/2015

05/18/2016

05/18/2016

05/18/2016

05/18/2017

05/18/2017

05/18/2018

05/18/2018

05/18/2020

05/18/2021

05/18/2021

05/18/2021

05/18/2021

05/18/2023

05/18/2023

05/18/2023
Random Article from the Ultimate Mets Scrapbook

It ends happily ever after for The Kid
New York Daily News, April 10, 1985
Mike Lupica of the Daily News on Gary Carter's game-winning home run against the Cardinals on Opening Day 1985.
Tags: Gary Carter.


Randomly selected Met Player

Willard Hunter
Born: March 8, 1934
at Newark, N.J.
Died: February 3, 2021 at Omaha, Neb.
Hunter
Years with Mets: 1962, 1964

68 games. 4 - 9, 5.06
62 strikeouts, 0 saves


Mets Records vs. Opponents in 1997
Opponent W L T Pct.
Cincinnati Reds 9 2 0 .818
St. Louis Cardinals 9 2 0 .818
Florida Marlins 8 4 0 .667
Montreal Expos 7 5 0 .583
Atlanta Braves 7 5 0 .583
Pittsburgh Pirates 7 4 0 .636
Philadelphia Phillies 7 5 0 .583
Los Angeles Dodgers 5 6 0 .455
Chicago Cubs 5 6 0 .455
San Diego Padres 5 6 0 .455
Colorado Rockies 5 6 0 .455
Houston Astros 4 7 0 .364
San Francisco Giants 3 8 0 .273
Toronto Blue Jays 3 0 0 1.000
Baltimore Orioles 2 1 0 .667
Boston Red Sox 1 2 0 .333
New York Yankees 1 2 0 .333
Detroit Tigers 0 3 0 .000



About Us
  • Contact us
  • FAQ



  • Copyright 1999-2025, The Ultimate Mets Database