Florida Complex League Mets

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Florida Complex League Mets
New York Mets Insignia.svg
Minor league affiliations
ClassRookie
League Florida Complex League
DivisionEast Division (1992−1999, 2004–2011, 2013–present)
Previous leagues
 Gulf Coast League (1988−1999, 2004−2011, 2013–2020)
Major league affiliations
Team New York Mets
Minor league titles
League titles (2)
  • 1997
  • 1999
Division titles (8)
  • 1993
  • 1997
  • 1999
  • 2004
  • 2005
  • 2021
  • 2022
  • 2023
Team data
NameFCL Mets
Previous names
GCL Mets (1988−1999, 2004−2011, 2013–2020)
Ballpark Clover Park (1992−1999, 2004−2011, 2013–present)
Previous parks
Twin Lakes Park (1988−1991)
Owner(s)/
Operator(s)
New York Mets
ManagerDavid Davalillo

The Florida Complex League Mets are a Rookie-level affiliate for the New York Mets, competing in the Florida Complex League of Minor League Baseball. Prior to 2021, the team was known as the Gulf Coast League Mets. The team plays its home games at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The team is composed mainly of players who are in their first year of professional baseball either as draftees or non-drafted free agents from the United States, Canada, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, and other countries.

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History

The team entered the Gulf Coast League (GCL) in 1983, was absent for four seasons, then returned to the league for the 1988–1999 seasons. After again being absent for four seasons, the team returned to the league for the 2004–2011 seasons. On December 20, 2011, it was announced the Mets would eliminate their Rookie level team due to financial reasons. [1]

The team originally played their home games in Sarasota, Florida, at Twin Lakes Park. In 1992, the team moved their base of operations to Port St. Lucie, Florida, when the league expanded to Florida's east coast.

On November 8, 2012, the Mets announced the re-establishment of a Gulf Coast League team based in Port St. Lucie. [2] The team has competed continuously since the 2013 season, except for the 2020 season, which was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to the 2021 season, the Gulf Coast League was renamed as the Florida Complex League (FCL).

Season-by-season record

YearRecordFinishManagerPlayoffs
198324–358th Vern Hoscheit
198821–4210th (t) John Tamargo
198925–3812th John Tamargo
199029–3010th John Tamargo
199124–3514thJunior Roman
199229–3010thJunior Roman
199339–202ndJunior RomanLost in 1st round
vs. GCL Astros (1 game to 0)
199432–276thJunior Roman
199538–192nd John Stephenson
199629–3010th Mickey Brantley
199742–181st Mickey Brantley (18–7) /
Doug Flynn (24–11)		League Champs
vs. GCL Rangers (2 games to 0)
Won in 1st round
vs. GCL Yankees (1 game to 0)
199824–3513th John Stephenson
199939–211st John Stephenson League Champs
vs. GCL Twins (2 games to 0)
Won in 1st round
vs. GCL Royals (1 game to 0)
200436–242nd (t) Brett Butler Lost in 1st round
vs. GCL Red Sox (1 game to 0)
200537–161st Gary Carter Lost League Finals
vs. GCL Yankees (2 games to 0)
200623–309th Bobby Floyd
200720–3514th Juan López
200827–279th (t) Bobby Floyd
200922–3414th Julio Franco
201031–254th Sandy Alomar, Sr. Lost in 1st round
vs. GCL Phillies (1 game to 0)
201127–298thLuis Rojas
201320–4016thJose Carreno
201433–277thJose Carreno
201527–329th (t)Jose Carreno
201626-2910thJose Carreno
201719-3716thJose Carreno
201824-3114thDavid Davalillo
201930-246thDavid DavalilloPlayoffs cancelled due to Hurricane Dorian
2020No Season due to pandemic [3]

Roster

Florida Complex League Mets roster
PlayersCoaches/Other

Pitchers

  • 32 Juan Arnaud
  • 10 Brett Banks
  • 27 Connor Brandon Injury icon 2.svg
  • -- Jorge De Leon Injury icon 2.svg
  • 23 Estarlin Escalante
  • 66 Wilson Esterlin
  • -- Rodolfo Garrido Injury icon 2.svg
  • -- Noah Hall Injury icon 2.svg
  • 56 Ramon Henriquez
  • -- Daviel Hurtado Injury icon 2.svg
  • 49 Justin Lawson
  • 49 Wilson Lopez
  • -- Aaron Martinez Injury icon 2.svg
  • 23 Pedro Mercedes
  • 53 Kade Morris
  • -- Juan Oramas Injury icon 2.svg
  • 39 Jonaiker Palacios
  •  3 Jeremy Peguero
  • 21 Herlyn Pena Injury icon 2.svg
  • -- Dylan Ross Injury icon 2.svg
  • 34 Hale Sims
  • 20 Jonah Tong
  • 19 Austin Troesser
  • -- John Valle Injury icon 2.svg
  • 32 Christopher Vasquez
  • 53 Omar Victorino
  • —- Jack Wenninger

Catchers

  • 20 Andriel Lantigua
  • 25 Gregory Leal
  • 44 Carlos Oviedo
  • 51 Orangel Rodriguez
  • 33 Christopher Suero
  • 11 Fernando Villalobos

Infielders

  • 57 Jesus Baez
  •  7 Boston Baro
  • 59 Luis Castillo
  •  9 A.J. Ewing
  • 55 Manuel Guance
  • 12 Yonatan Henriquez
  • 52 Yordis Perara
  • 56 Dangelo Sarmiento
  • 19 Kevin Villavicencio
  • 58 Jake Zitella

Outfielders

  • 29 Dyron Campos
  • -- Sebastian Castro Injury icon 2.svg
  • 25 Francis De Leon Injury icon 2.svg
  • 50 Willy Fanas
  • 13 Simon Juan
  • 54 Fabian Machado
  • 63 Gerald Mejia
  • 62 Estarling Mercado
  • -- Derek Rodriguez Injury icon 2.svg
  • 18 Eric Santana


Manager

  • -- Jay Pecci

Coaches

  • -- Nick Ascue (hitting)
  • -- Garrett Baker (pitching)
  • -- Miguel Bonilla (pitching)
  • -- Alejandro Díaz (hitting)
  • -- Micah Evans (coach)
  • -- Chris Jacobs (bench)
  • -- Peter Mooney (infield)
  • -- Bree Nasti (developmental


Injury icon 2.svg 7-day injured list
* On New York Mets 40-man roster
~ Development list
# Rehab assignment
∞ Reserve list
‡ Restricted list
§ Suspended list
† Temporarily inactive list
Roster updated July 24, 2023
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References

  1. ↑ Mets cut ties with Gulf Coast League: New York will operate eight Minor League affiliates in 2012, Minorleaguebaseball.com (Dec. 20, 2011)
  2. ↑ Mets to field GCL team in '13, Minorleaguebaseball.com (Feb. 9, 2013)
  3. ↑ "2020 Minor League Baseball Season Shelved". Minor League Baseball. June 30, 2020.


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