First Half Record: 46-28 (1/10, International League East)
Second Half Record: 32-43 (9/10, International League East)
In 2013, when the Buffalo Bisons ownership group, Rich Products Corp., refused to re-sign a player development contract, citing the team’s lack of interest in investing in the franchise or the city of Buffalo, the Mets were forced to sign a deal with the only team remaining Triple-A affiliate available: the Las Vegas 51s. During this period, which lasted from 2013 until 2018, ungodly ERAs were the norm, as the Pacific Coast League was an extremely hitter-friendly environment.