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Four great Mets performances in the All-Star Game

In 1984, then-19-year-old Dwight Gooden became the youngest player ever to be featured in an All-Star Game. He naturally took the opportunity to show off his stuff by striking out the side with ease. He came in leading the league in strike outs and it was obvious by the end of the inning why that was the case.

David Wright in 2006

David Wright got a chance to represent the Mets in the All-Star Game for the first time in 2006. He came up to bat in the second inning and swung at the first pitch he saw sending it over the left field wall.