5 unbelievable NY Mets statistics from the 1986 World Series team

Five unbelievable New York Mets statistics from the 1986 World Series team.

By Tim Boyle · Rising Apple

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 10:00 AM

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Tim Boyle highlights five unusual and impressive statistics from the 1986 New York Mets championship team.
Only two Mets pitchers posted an ERA above 4.00 during the entire 1986 campaign.
Roger McDowell led the pitching staff with 22 saves but also had a team-high nine losses.

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Writing for Rising Apple, Tim Boyle highlights five unique and impressive statistics from the New York Mets' 1986 World Series championship season. Boyle points to unusual roster trends, noting that only two pitchers had an ERA over 4.00, while Roger McDowell topped the club in both saves with 22 and losses with 9.

Boyle also details that four Mets pitchers received Cy Young votes, including Bob Ojeda and Ron Darling. Additionally, regulars Keith Hernandez, Wally Backman, and Lenny Dykstra each drew more walks than strikeouts, while pitcher Rick Aguilera hit two home runs, matching the combined total of Backman and Rafael Santana.

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