5 Baseball Players who Played for Rockies and Mets
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I’ve done some research and have found players who played for both the Rockies and the Mets.
Jose Reyes
Jose Reyes, known for his speed and ability at the plate, was one of the most exciting players in Major League Baseball during his prime. Reyes started his career with the New York Mets in 2003, where he developed into a star, leading the National League in stolen bases three times and in triples four times.
A four-time All-Star with the Mets, Reyes won the NL batting title in 2011 with an impressive .337 average. He later had stints with the Miami Marlins, Toronto Blue Jays, and a brief return to the Mets, before retiring after the 2018 season.
Over his 16-year career, Reyes stole 517 bases, notched 2138 hits, and achieved a career batting average of .283.
Reyes Key Stats
- All-Star (Mets)
- 200+ Hit Season (Mets)
- 30+ Stolen Base Season (Mets, Marlins, Blue Jays)
Bret Saberhagen
Bret Saberhagen, who had an exceptional career from 1984 to 2001, shone as a starting pitcher for the Royals, Mets, Red Sox and Rockies. Saberhagen was a dominant force on the mound, winning the Cy Young Award twice with the Royals in 1985 and 1989.
He was also instrumental in leading the Royals to a World Series championship in 1985, earning the Series MVP award. Over his career, Saberhagen accumulated 167 wins (career high of 23 in 1989), more than 1,700 strikeouts, and maintained a strong 3.34 career ERA.
His no-hitter in 1991 and three All-Star appearances further underscore his noteworthy career in the Major Leagues.
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.
Brad Hand
Brad Hand was selected by the Florida Marlins in the second round of the 2008 MLB Draft. He is a relief pitcher known for his quality fastball-slider combination.
Throughout his career, Hand has received several honors, including three All-Star selections in 2017, 2018, and 2019. He has also been among the league leaders in saves multiple times.
Hand has played for 9 different teams in his 13-year career (6 just in the last three seasons) including the Marlins, Padres, Indians, Nationals, Mets, Blue Jays, Phillies, Rockies and Braves.
Hand Key Stats
- All-Star (Padres, Indians)
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.
