The New York Mets in the 1980’s were a wonderful thing. But the draft picks they didn’t keep could have been the difference between what they were and something truly amazing
In 1980, the Mets drafted Darryl Strawberry with the first pick. We all know about him. He played with the Mets for eight seasons and went to the All-star game in seven of them.
He never hit fewer than 26 home runs in a season and is one of the best hitters in the history of the team.
In 1981, the Mets signed Lenny Dykstra in the 13th round.