6 Baseball Players who Played for Mets and Astros
There is a good chance that if you’ve found this page then you’re playing the Immaculate Grid.
That also means that today’s grid has asked for players that have played for both the New York Mets and Houston Astros.
And, it also means that you’re probably stuck on this particular box and you’re looking for a little help. Sound about right so far?
Well, good news, you’re in the right place.
I’ve done some research and have found players who played for both the Mets and Astros.
Justin Verlander
Justin Verlander has been a key figure in MLB for well over a decade. He began his MLB career with the Detroit Tigers in 2005 and quickly established himself as one of the top pitchers in the league.
He won both the American League Cy Young and MVP awards in 2011, a rarity for a pitcher.
In 2017, he was traded to the Houston Astros and helped lead them to a World Series title the same year. With nine All-Star appearances, three no-hitters, and over 3,000 strikeouts, Verlander is assuredly a future Hall of Famer.
*Verlander was previously the most popular pick for this square (Grid 115)
Verlander Key Stats
- MVP (Tigers)
- Cy Young (Tigers, Astros)
- Rookie of the Year (Tigers)
- All-Star (Tigers, Astros)
- 20+ Win Season (Tigers, Astros)
- 3000+ Strikeouts Career (Tigers, Astros, Mets)
- 300+ Strikeout Season (Astros)
Nolan Ryan
Nolan Ryan, who pitched from 1966 to 1993, is widely considered one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history. Known for his powerful fastball and extraordinary longevity, Ryan played for the New York Mets, California Angels, Houston Astros, and Texas Rangers.
Over his career, he amassed an incredible 5,714 strikeouts, a record that still stands. Ryan’s seven no-hitters and 324 wins are further testament to his prowess on the mound. An eight-time All-Star (Angels, Astros, Rangers) and the 1981 AL ERA leader, Ryan’s career was marked by standout performances that earned him a place in the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1999.
Carlos Beltran
Carlos Beltran is a 9-time all-star who played an incredible 20 years in major league baseball. Over his 20-year career, he played for 7 different teams – 2 of which were the Royals and the Mets.
Beltran also played for the New York Yankees, St Louis Cardinals, Houston Astros, Texas Rangers and the San Francisco Giants – making him an extremely versatile Immaculate Grid answer.
Beltran Key Stats
- Rookie of the Year (Royals)
- All-Star (Astros, Mets, Cardinals, Yankees)
- Gold Glove (Mets)
- Silver Slugger (Mets)
- 40+ Home Run Season (Mets)
- 100+ RBI Season (Royals, Mets)
- 40+ Stolen Base Season (Royals)
Jeff Kent
Jeff Kent was a powerhouse from 1992 to 2008. Like me, most of you probably think of him as a San Francisco Giant, but Kent also played for the Mets, Dodgers, Astros, Indians (now Guardians) and Blue Jays.
A second baseman with serious pop in his bat, Kent earned the MVP title in 2000 with the Giants. He had 33 home runs that year with 125 RBIs.
Over his career, he hit over 370 home runs, racked up more than 1,500 RBIs, and had an impressive 560 doubles. Kent was selected for the All-Star game five times.
Mike Hampton
Mike Hampton was a notable left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 2010, best known for his stints with the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves.
Hampton was a two-time All-Star (Astros, Rockies) and a 5x winner of the Silver Slugger award for pitchers (Astros, Mets, Rockies, Braves). With a win-loss record of 148-115 and an ERA of 4.06, he demonstrated his pitching prowess consistently.
In addition to his pitching skills, Hampton was also known for his batting, boasting a .246 career batting average and hitting 16 home runs, both exceptional numbers for a pitcher.
Preston Wilson
Preston Wilson is a Center Fielder who played in the majors from 1998 to 2007 who was a solid player for most of his career. However, he had one amazing season in 2003 with the Rockies when he led the National League in RBIs with 141, making his lone All-Star game that year.
Thanks to a late-season trade he also won a World Series with the Cardinals in 2006.
Preston played for 6 different teams over his 10 year career including the Marlins, Rockies, Cardinals, Mets, Nationals and Astros.
RARITY SCORE ALERT: Preston Wilson was a good player, but not a Hall of Famer. Combine that with the fact that Wilson only played one season each with the Mets and Nationals and there is a good chance not many people are going to be putting his name into the grid.
