The Mets announced Thursday that they will hold an Alumni Classic Game prior to the 4:10 p.m. ET game on Sept. 13 against the Texas Rangers.
Over 40 alumni will be participating, with a team of Shea Stadium legends set to square off against the best from Citi Field in a three-inning game.
The Shea Stadium team will be co-managed by Willie Randolph and Bobby Valentine, while the Citi Field squad will be co-managed by Terry Collins and Jerry Manuel.
The full rosters are listed below:
Team Shea Stadium
Pitchers
- John Franco (1990-2004)
- Mike Hampton (2000)
- Al Leiter (1998-2004)
- Pedro Martinez (2005-2008)
- Rick Reed (1997-2001)
- Billy Wagner (2006-2009)
Catchers
- Paul LoDuca (2006-2007)
- Mike Piazza (1997-2005)
Infielders
- Edgardo Alfonzo (1995-2002)
- Carlos Delgado (2006-2009)
- Rey Ordonez (1996-2002)
- Jose Reyes (2003-2011, 2016-2018)
- Robin Ventura (1999-2001)
- Todd Zeile (2000-2001, 2004)
Outfielders
- Benny Agbayani (19998-2001)
- Carlos Beltran (2005-2011)
- Endy Chavez (2006-2008)
- Cliff Floyd (2003-2006)
Team Citi Field
Pitchers
- Bartolo Colon (2014-2016)
- RA Dickey (2010-2012)
- Matt Harvey (2012-2018)
- Jon Niese (2008-2016)
- Johan Santana (2008-2012)
- Noah Syndergaard (2015-2021)
Catchers
- Kevin Plawecki (2015-2018)
- Josh Thole (2009-2012)
Infielders
- Asdrubal Cabrera (2016-2018)
- Ike Davis (2010-2014)
- Kelly Johnson (2015-2016)
- Josh Satin (2011-2014)
- Ruben Tejada (2010-2015)
Outfielders
- Mike Baxter (2011-2013)
- Curtis Granderson (2014-2017)
- Juan Lagares (2013-2020)
- Kirk Nieuwenhuis (2012-2015)
Legends from the 1980s, Darryl Strawberry and Mookie Wilson, will serve as ambassadors for the game.
This is the largest collection of team alumni since owner Steve Cohen brought back Old Timers Day during the Mets’ 60th anniversary campaign in 2022, and the latest of a continued effort to reconnect former players with the team they once served.
