Retiring a number is the highest honor the New York Mets can bestow, a way of saying that a player's contributions to this franchise will never be forgotten. These are the men whose numbers will never be worn at Citi Field again, and every one of them earned it.
#5 - David Wright
David Wright was the heart and soul of the New York Mets for over a decade, a homegrown third baseman who wore the captain's title with quiet grace and genuine pride. He retired as the franchise's all-time leader in hits, RBI, and runs, compiling 1,777 hits and 970 RBI across 1,585 games in a Mets uniform. Seeing number 5 hang in Citi Field is a reminder that some players are simply meant to belong to one city.
Career: 1,585 G · .296 AVG · 242 HR · 970 RBI · 1,777 H
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#15 - Carlos Beltran (retired 2016)
Carlos Beltran brought a level of five-tool excellence to Queens that Mets fans had rarely seen, combining elite centerfield defense with a powerful, consistent bat. Over his career he slugged 435 home runs and drove in 1,587 runs, numbers that reflect just how complete a ballplayer he truly was. His time with the Mets gave fans some of the most breathtaking moments in the stadium, and retiring number 15 was a long-overdue salute to one of the best to ever put on the blue and orange.
Career: 2,586 G · .279 AVG · 435 HR · 1,587 RBI · 2,725 H
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#18 - Darryl Strawberry
Darryl Strawberry was one of the most electrifying young talents the Mets ever developed, a towering right fielder with a swing that made every at-bat feel like an event. He belted 335 home runs and knocked in exactly 1,000 runs as a Met, numbers that only hint at the excitement he generated night after night at Shea Stadium. His number 18 retirement acknowledged not just the statistics, but the era-defining energy he brought to the 1986 World Championship team and beyond.
Career: 1,583 G · .259 AVG · 335 HR · 1,000 RBI · 1,401 H
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#31 - Mike Piazza (Hall of Fame)
Mike Piazza arrived in New York and immediately became one of the greatest catchers the game has ever seen, bringing a .308 career batting average and 427 home runs to a position not known for that kind of offensive thunder. His home run against the Atlanta Braves in the first game at Shea Stadium after September 11, 2001, stands as one of the most emotionally resonant moments in baseball history. Retiring number 31 was the only fitting tribute to a player who gave this city so much, both on the scoreboard and in the heart.
Career: 1,912 G · .308 AVG · 427 HR · 1,335 RBI · 2,127 H
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#41 - Tom Seaver (Hall of Fame)
Tom Seaver was simply the greatest pitcher in New York Mets history, the anchor of a remarkable franchise that went from lovable losers to World Series champions in 1969. He posted a 2.86 ERA and struck out 3,640 batters across 4,782 innings, numbers that speak to a sustained brilliance that defined an entire generation of Mets baseball. Number 41 was the first number the Mets ever retired, and it will always stand as the foundation on which everything this franchise holds dear was built.
Career: 311-205 · 2.86 ERA · 3,640 K · 4,782 IP
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The Complete List of New York Mets Retired Numbers
Every number the New York Mets have officially retired, in order, with career totals and Hall of Famers marked.
| Number | Player | Retired | Career Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | David Wright | — | 1,585 G · .296 AVG · 242 HR · 970 RBI · 1,777 H |
| #14 | Gil Hodges (Hall of Fame) | — | 2,071 G · .273 AVG · 370 HR · 1,274 RBI · 1,921 H |
| #15 | Carlos Beltran | 2016 | 2,586 G · .279 AVG · 435 HR · 1,587 RBI · 2,725 H |
| #15 | Carlos Beltrán (Hall of Fame) | — | — |
| #16 | Dwight Gooden | — | 194-112 · 3.51 ERA · 2,293 K · 2,800 IP |
| #17 | Keith Hernandez | — | 2,088 G · .296 AVG · 162 HR · 1,071 RBI · 2,182 H |
| #18 | Darryl Strawberry | — | 1,583 G · .259 AVG · 335 HR · 1,000 RBI · 1,401 H |
| #24 | Willie Mays (Hall of Fame) | — | 2,992 G · .302 AVG · 660 HR · 1,903 RBI · 3,283 H |
| #31 | Mike Piazza (Hall of Fame) | — | 1,912 G · .308 AVG · 427 HR · 1,335 RBI · 2,127 H |
| #36 | Jerry Koosman | — | 222-209 · 3.36 ERA · 2,556 K · 3,839 IP |
| #37 | Casey Stengel (Hall of Fame) | — | 1,277 G · .284 AVG · 60 HR · 535 RBI · 1,219 H |
| #41 | Tom Seaver (Hall of Fame) | — | 311-205 · 2.86 ERA · 3,640 K · 4,782 IP |
| #42 | Jackie Robinson (Hall of Fame) | 1997 | 1,382 G · .311 AVG · 137 HR · 734 RBI · 1,518 H |
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