It’s been a few years since we’ve updated this list, but there’s no time quite like the present. As Eric put it back in 2014:
A Mets winter tradition—apart from disappointing fans by spending too little money, too much money, or money in the wrong places—is their annual holiday party, ostensibly an inclusive solstice celebration that nevertheless features a Mets player in Santa Claus regalia.
Here's a look back at the past decade-plus of Mets Santa Clauses.
2004
John Franco had the gig for several years in the early aughts before it was turned over to Mike Cameron in 2004.