#MetsTrivia Q: Who was the first #Mets player to hit a HR in his first MLB AB?
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#MetsTrivia Q: Who was the first #Mets player to hit a HR in his first MLB AB?
#MetsTrivia A: Darryl Strawberry was the co-winner of the 1986 MLB Homerun Derby with Angels star Wally Joyner.
#MetsTrivia Q: With whom did Darryl Strawberry share the title in the 1986 MLB Home Run Derby?
#MetsTrivia A: In 1989, Gary Carter became the first #Mets player to win the Roberto Clemente Award, which originated in 1971.
#MetsTrivia Q: Who was the first #Mets player to win the Roberto Clemente Award?
#MetsTrivia A: The #Mets sent A.J. Burnett, Jesús Sánchez and Rob Stratton to the Marlins for Al Leiter (and 2B Ralph Milliard) on February 6, 1998.
#MetsTrivia Q: Who did the #Mets send to the Marlins in exchange for Al Leiter in 1998?
#MetsTrivia A: John Olerud set a #Mets club record when he reached base safely in 47 consecutive games across the 1998 and 1999 seasons... And then Steve Phillips let him walk as a free agent.
#MetsTrivia Q: Who holds the #Mets club record for reaching base safely in 47 consecutive games?
#MetsTrivia A: In 1983, Darryl Strawberry became just the second #1 overall pick of the MLB First-Year Player Draft to win Rookie of the Year. Bob Horner of the Braves was the first in 1978.
#MetsTrivia Q: In 1983, Darryl Strawberry joined Bob Horner as the only 2 MLB players to achieve which feat (at the time)?
#MetsTrivia A: Richie Ashburn was the first #Mets player to steal a base.
#MetsTrivia Q: Who was the first player to steal a base in #Mets franchise history?
#MetsTrivia A: The #Mets traded Carlos Gomez, Philip Humber, Deolis Guerra and Kevin Mulvey to the Twins for Johan Santana on February 2, 2008.
#MetsTrivia Q: Who did the #Mets send to Minnesota in exchange for two-time Cy Young winner Johan Santana in February 2008?
#MetsTrivia A: The 2 catchers to catch more shutouts than Gary Carter both have #Mets connections. Second all-time is 2006 villain Yadier Molina (175) and first all-time is former #Mets manager Yogi Berra (184).
#MetsTrivia Q: In his Hall of Fame career, #Mets legend Gary Carter caught 168 shutouts, third all-time among catchers. Who are the only 2 backstops with more?
#MetsTrivia A: John Olerud reached based 309 times in 1999 to become he first (and only) #Mets player to reach base at least 300 times in a single season.
#MetsTrivia Q: Who was the first #Mets player to reach base 300+ times in single season?
#MetsTrivia A: Hall of Famers Mariano Rivera (14) and Trevor Hoffman (11) are the only MLB relievers to have more seasons with a sub-3.00 ERA and 30+ saves than Billy Wagner.
#MetsTrivia Q: In 2006 and 2007, Hall of Famer Billy Wagner had an ERA below 3.00 and at least 30 saves, giving him 9 total seasons in his career where he achieved both marks. Who are the only other MLB relievers to have more?
#MetsTrivia A: Todd Hundley homered on Opening Day each season from 1994-1997 to tie an MLB record that was broken by Tyler O'Neil in 2024.
#MetsTrivia Q: In 2024, Tyler O'Neil of the Red Sox broke an MLB record when he hit an Opening Day HR in 5 straight seasons. Which former #Mets player held the record previously?
#MetsTrivia A: In 2008, Jose Reyes became the first player in MLB history to reach 100 hits, 20 SB, 10 HR and 10 3B before the All-Star break.
#MetsTrivia Q: Which #Mets player became the first in MLB history to reach 100 hits, 20 SB, 10 HR and 10 3B before the All-Star break?
#MetsTrivia A: In 2023, Kodai Senga struck out 202 batters to become just the second #Mets rookie P to collect 200+ Ks in his rookie season.
#MetsTrivia Q: In 1984, Doc Gooden struck out 276 batters to become the first #Mets P to record 200+ K in his rookie season. Who was the second?
#MetsTrivia A: David Wright had 145 games with 3 (or more) hits, the most in #Mets history.
#MetsTrivia Q: Who has the most 3-hit games in #Mets franchise history?
#MetsTrivia A: Frank Thomas' 94 RBI were the most by a #Mets player in a season until Donn Clendenon drove in 97 in 1970.