1971 New York Mets season

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Start date 1971 General manager Bob Scheffing Local television WWOR-TV		Manager Gil Hodges Owner Joan Whitney Payson
Local radio WJRZ/WNBC-FM (Ralph Kiner, Lindsey Nelson, Bob Murphy) Similar 1973 New York Mets season, 1980 New York Mets season, 1990 New York Mets season

The 1971 New York Mets season was the 10th regular season for the Mets, who played home games at Shea Stadium. Led by manager Gil Hodges, the team had an 83–79 record and finished in fourth place in the National League East.

Offseason

October 20, 1970: Larry Bearnarth was purchased from the Mets by the Milwaukee Brewers.

November 30, 1970: Joe Foy was drafted by the Washington Senators from the New York Mets in the 1970 rule 5 draft.

January 28, 1971: Benny Ayala was signed by the Mets as an amateur free agent.

March 30, 1971: Dean Chance and Bill Denehy were traded by the Mets to the Detroit Tigers for Jerry Robertson.

March 31, 1971: Ron Swoboda and Rich Hacker were traded by the Mets to the Montreal Expos for Don Hahn.

Prior to 1971 season: Frank Estrada was acquired by the Mets from the Mexico City Reds.

Notable transactions

June 16, 1971: Jimy Williams was purchased by the Mets from the Montreal Expos.

Starters by position

Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in

Other batters

Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in

Starting pitchers

Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts

Other pitchers

Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts

Relief pitchers

Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts

Farm system

LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Visalia

References

1971 New York Mets season Wikipedia

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