[9] The Mets struggled in a few offensive areas, finishing 28th in the Majors in both stolen bases (25) and on-base percentage (.316).
In spite of these numbers, the Mets had good power, slamming 117 home runs in 113 games, while grounding into just 70 double plays (the fewest in the Majors) and being hit by pitches an MLB-high 52 times.
After two injury-filled and disappointing years, Bret Saberhagen emerged as the ace of the Mets' staff with a 14-4 record.
After struggling in his first seven starts, Dwight Gooden was suspended for 60 days after a positive test for cocaine.
Infielders Coaches Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg.