With the New York Mets announcing their 2020 Hall of Fame class, there are a few candidates who could see their way into the Mets Hall of Fame once their careers end. They will likely join a group which features Tom Seaver, John Franco, and Mike Piazza.
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Jacob deGrom
Jacob deGrom has made himself a lock for the Mets Hall of Fame but will need a few more great years to put himself in Baseball’s Hall. deGrom is coming off back-to-back Cy Young award seasons and has a 2.62 ERA over his six big league seasons. He also has three All-Star selections, two top-10 MVP finishes, and a Rookie of the Year award to his name. deGrom’s statistical achievements include an ERA title, strikeout title and a share of the record for the most strikeouts to start a game.
Jeurys Familia
Jeurys Familia’s march to the Mets Hall of Fame is back on an uphill climb. Two of his last three seasons with the Mets have been sub-par and needs a good 2020 to get his case back on track. Familia has 123 saves with the Mets, 51 of them coming in his Mets record-setting season of 2016. The narrow-minded Mets fan will remember him for his two home runs against Alex Gordon and Conor Gillaspie. His legacy with the Mets features an All-Star selection, five postseason saves, and a 2.16 postseason ERA.
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Pete Alonso
Pete Alonso could not have created a better beginning to his Mets career. His 53 home run season set the Mets rookie, franchise, and MLB rookie home run record. Alonso earned an All-Star selection and won the home run derby. It will be hard to repeat a 50 homer season, but there is no reason to think he cannot put up consistent 40+ home run seasons. He is the leader the Mets have searched for since David Wright’s career dwindled and is a fan favorite, just like the former captain.