NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Gary Carter was the heart and soul of the 1986 World Series championship team, and one of the most beloved Mets of all time. Dwight Gooden was arguably the most electric and exciting pitcher in New York history.
But neither landed on the Mets’ “Franchise Four,” an MLB promotion celebrating the best players in baseball history.
Fans voted Keith Hernandez, Mike Piazza, Tom Seaver and David Wright to represent the Amazin’s, MLB announced before Tuesday night’s All-Star Game.
Eight nominees from each team were selected by a committee composed of MLB historians, statisticians and others.