This is the strongest ranking for the New York Mets in MLB RIVALS. It lists the strongest players for each Mets position and recommended batting orders.
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*The strongest ranking in this article consists of players other than HOF cards. If you obtain an HOF card, consider replacing the player in the corresponding position.
Quick Reference for Strongest Players
Pitchers
| SP | RP | CP |
  J.deGrom '18 |  S.Lugo '19 |  E.Diaz '22 |
DeGrom, with top-class performance, reigns as the ace. For relievers and closers, Lugo with many breaking ball types and Diaz with high breaking ball stats boast powerful performance.
Fielders
| C | 1B | 2B |
 G.Carter '85 |  J.Olerud '98 |  J.McNeil '22 |
| 3B | SS | LF |
 H.Johnson '89 |  F.Lindor '23 |  C.Jones '69 |
| CF | RF | DH |
 L.Mazzilli '79 |  M.Conforto '19 | - |
There are many players like Olerud and Jones with very high contact. Since there are slightly fewer players who excel at extra-base hits, a strategy of stringing together hits to score runs is good.
Recommended Power Hitters
| Player | Power | H Zone | Launch Angle |
 C.Floyd '05 | 70 | 8 | 16° |
 F.Lindor '23 | 67 | 6 | 19° |
 C.Jones '69 | 63 | 7 | 17° |
The Mets have power hitters like Floyd and Lindor. In addition to organizing them as the core of the batting lineup, they can be particularly active in Ranking Slugger and RBI Battle.
Strongest Rankings (Pitchers)
| SP | RP | CP |
*Due to player duplication, players with the same name as those in other positions may be selected.
Starting Pitcher (SP)
| Player | Features |
|---|---|
 J.deGrom '18 | - All abilities are very high - All 5 pitch types - 4 pitch types are Rank B or higher |
 T.Seaver '71 | - Velocity is top-class high - All 4 pitch types - All pitch types are Rank B or higher |
 M.Scherzer '22 | - Ability values other than pitch speed exceed 70 - All 5 pitch types - 4 pitch type ranks are B or higher |
 Kodai Senga | - Well-balanced pitching performance - All 5 pitch types - 3 pitch type ranks are B |
 C.Bassitt '22 | - Stamina and defense are high level - All 5 pitch types - 3 pitch type ranks are B |
 Z.Wheeler '18 | - Pitch speed, stamina, and defense exceed 70 - All 5 pitch types - All pitch types are Rank B or higher |
Relief Pitcher (RP)
| Player | Features |
|---|---|
 S.Lugo '19 | - Ability values are generally slightly high - All 5 pitch types - 2 pitch type ranks are B or higher - Same name player as CP |
 A.Heilman '05 | - Pitch speed is high level - All 4 pitch types - All pitch types are Rank B or higher |
 J.Putz '24 | - Breaking ball is slightly high - All 5 pitch types - All pitch types are Rank B |
 R.Garrett | - Velocity is high level - All 5 pitch types - 2 pitch types are Rank B |
 A.Reed '16 | - Ability values are average - All 4 pitch types - 2 pitch type ranks are B or higher |
 T.McGraw '71 | - Velocity is relatively high - All 3 pitch types - All pitch types are Rank B or higher |
Closer (CP)
| Player | Features |
|---|---|
 E.Diaz '22 | - Breaking ball is high level - All 3 pitch types - Has A-rank SLD |
 B.Looper '04 | - Pitch speed/Velocity are relatively high - All 4 pitch types - All pitch types are Rank B or higher |
Strongest Rankings (Fielders)
| C | 1B | 2B |
| 3B | SS | LF |
| CF | RF | ‐ |
*Due to player duplication, players with the same name as those in other positions may be selected.
Catcher (C)
| Player | Features |
|---|---|
 G.Carter '15 | - Contact/Eye are high level - 7 hot zones - Average launch angle is 12° |
 T.Hundley '97 | - Power/Patience are high level - 5 hot zones - Average launch angle is 15° |
 T.d'Arnaud '14 | - Defense is high at 76 - Patience is slightly low at 56 - 4 hot zones - 4 cold zones - Average launch angle is 12° |
First Baseman (1B)
| Player | Features |
|---|---|
 J.Olerud '98 | - Contact/Eye are very high - 8 hot zones - Average launch angle is 4° |
| L.Mazzilli '79 | - Contact/Eye are high level - 7 hot zones - Average launch angle is 13° |
 K.Hernandez '85 | - Eye/Defense are very high - 7 hot zones - Average launch angle is 9° |
Second Baseman (2B)
| Player | Features |
|---|---|
 J.McNeil '22 | - Contact and defense exceed 70 - Patience is low at 54 - 8 hot zones - Average launch angle is 12° - Same name player as LF |
 J.Baez '21 | - Baserunning/Defense are high level - 6 hot zones - Average launch angle is 10° |
Third Baseman (3B)
| Player | Features |
|---|---|
 H.Johnson '89 | - All abilities are high level - 7 hot zones - Average launch angle is 11° |
 J.D.Davis '19 | - Contact is high at 72 - Patience and baserunning are below 60 - 5 hot zones - 4 cold zones - Average launch angle is slightly low at 10° |
Shortstop (SS)
| Player | Features |
|---|---|
 H.Johnson '89 | - Batting performance is high level - 7 hot zones - Average launch angle is 11° |
 F.Lindor '23 | - Defense is very high at 83 - Baserunning is also high at 77 - 6 hot zones - Average launch angle is high at 19° |
 A.Rosario '19 | - Baserunning/Defense are high level - 7 hot zones - Average launch angle is 8° |
Left Fielder (LF)
| Player | Features |
|---|---|
 C.Jones '69 | - Contact/Eye are very high - 7 hot zones - Average launch angle is 17° |
| J.McNeil '22 | - Contact and defense exceed 70 - Patience is low at 54 - 8 hot zones - Average launch angle is 12° - Same name player as 2B |
 C.Floyd '05 | - Power and defense exceed 70 - 8 hot zones - Average launch angle is 16° |
 B.Nimmo '23 | - Baserunning and defense exceed 70 - 6 hot zones - Average launch angle is low at 12° - Same name player as CF |
Center Fielder (CF)
| Player | Features |
|---|---|
| L.Mazzilli '79 | - Contact/Eye are high level - 7 hot zones - Average launch angle is 13° |
| B.Nimmo '23 | - Baserunning and defense exceed 70 - 6 hot zones - Average launch angle is low at 12° - Same name player as LF |
 M.Conforto | - Ability values are generally high - 9 hot zones - Average launch angle is 15° |
Right Fielder (RF)
| Player | Features |
|---|---|
 C.Granderson '15 | - Ability values are generally high - Defense is high at 77 - 3 hot zones - Average launch angle is high at 18° - Same name player as CF |
 H.Johnson '91 | - All abilities are high level - 5 hot zones - Average launch angle is 13° |
 M.Conforto '19 | - Ability values are generally high - 7 hot zones - Average launch angle is 15° - Same name player as CF |
Positions to Strengthen with FA Contracts
RF and 2B Roles are Recommended
The Mets' right fielders have somewhat low batting performance, so it's recommended to acquire them from other teams. Additionally, while strengthening the thin second base position, if you have room, it's good to make a center fielder with extra-base hitting power an FA card.
Recommended Players for FA Trade
Right Fielder (RF)
| Player | Affiliated Team/Features |
|---|---|
 L.Walker '97 | Colorado Rockies - Batting performance is top-class - 8 hot zones - Average launch angle is 20° |
 A.Judge '22 | New York Yankees - Has top-class power - 7 hot zones - Average launch angle is 14° |
 R.Acuña Jr. '23 | Atlanta Braves - Hit performance is very high - 8 hot zones - Average launch angle is 7° |
Second Baseman (2B)
| Player | Affiliated Team/Features |
|---|---|
 C.Knoblauch '96 | Minnesota Twins - Abilities are very high in both offense and defense - 8 hot zones - Average launch angle is 17° |
 M.Betts '23 | Los Angeles Dodgers - Batting performance is very high - 9 hot zones - Average launch angle is 20° |
 K.Marte '19 | Arizona Diamondbacks - Batting performance is high level - 6 hot zones - Average launch angle is 11° |
Mets' Characteristics
Mets Players Have Balanced Stats
The Mets have many players with well-balanced ability values. Since the average launch angle is also generally high, it's easy to hit singles and home runs. However, since there are no players with exceptionally high batting performance, it's acceptable to include players with high batting performance from other teams in RBI Battle and Ranking Slugger.
RP Rarity Tends to Be Low
The Mets have two Signature relievers. Also, since Prime players have the same name as Signature players, it's difficult to form a lineup with multiple high-rarity players. However, since many starting pitchers have high stamina, it's recommended to adopt a strategy that doesn't waste the starters' stamina.
Mets' Recommended Batting Order and Skills
| Batting Order | Player | Recommended Skills |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | F.Lindor '23 | - Leadoff - Table Setter One from the following - Late Inning Focus - Pennant Race (Recommended for PvP) |
| 2 | B.Nimmo '23 | - Leadoff - Batting Machine One from the following - Late Inning Focus - Pennant Race (Recommended for PvP) |
| 3 | J.Olerud '98 | - Cleanup Trio - Heart of the Order - Clutch Hitter |
| 4 | C.Jones '69 | - Cleanup Trio - Heart of the Order - Lineup Consistency |
| 5 | M.Conforto '19 | - Cleanup Trio - Heart of the Order - Clutch Hitter |
| 6 | H.Johnson '89 | - Bottom of the Order - Batting Machine One from the following - Late Inning Focus - Pennant Race (Recommended for PvP) |
| 7 | J.McNeil '22 | - Bottom of the Order - Batting Machine One from the following - Late Inning Focus - Pennant Race (Recommended for PvP) |
| 8 | C.Granderson '15 | - Bottom of the Order - Batting Machine One from the following - Late Inning Focus - Pennant Race (Recommended for PvP) |
| 9 | T.d'Arnaud '14 | - Bottom of the Order - Batting Machine One from the following - Late Inning Focus - Pennant Race (Recommended for PvP) |
| Batting Order | Player | Recommended Skills |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  C.Granderson '15 | - Leadoff - Table Setter One from the following - Late Inning Focus - Pennant Race (Recommended for PvP) |
| 2 |  F.Lindor '24 | - Leadoff - Batting Machine One from the following - Late Inning Focus - Pennant Race (Recommended for PvP) |
| 3 |  M.Conforto '19 | - Cleanup Trio - Heart of the Order - Clutch Hitter |
| 4 |  C.Floyd '05 | - Cleanup Trio - Heart of the Order - Lineup Consistency |
| 5 |  J.D.Davis '19 | - Cleanup Trio - Heart of the Order - Clutch Hitter |
| 6 |  J.McNeil '22 | - Bottom of the Order - Batting Machine One from the following - Late Inning Focus - Pennant Race (Recommended for PvP) |
| 7 |  B.Nimmo '24 | - Bottom of the Order - Batting Machine One from the following - Late Inning Focus - Pennant Race (Recommended for PvP) |
| 8 |  P.Alonso '24 | - Bottom of the Order - Batting Machine One from the following - Late Inning Focus - Pennant Race (Recommended for PvP) |
| 9 |  F.Alvarez '24 | - Bottom of the Order - Batting Machine One from the following - Late Inning Focus - Pennant Race (Recommended for PvP) |
Selection Criteria
Utilize High-Rarity Players
Rarity affects a player's initial ability values and the increase in abilities when trained. Therefore, the rankings above prioritize players with high rarity.
Select High Ability Value Players for Lineups
Depending on the player, some high-rarity players may have low ability values. In particular, some Impact players have low initial ability values, so replacing them with players with high ability values or deck scores may increase the team's OVR.
Prioritize Deck Score for LIVE/Season
LIVE/Season players selected in the rankings above take into account the high deck score. Deck score is an important content for increasing the overall ability values of the team. Therefore, it's acceptable to include players with high deck scores in the lineup even if their ability values are slightly lower.
