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The Mets will induct three new members into their Hall of Fame during the 2026 season.
The club announced that Carlos Beltran, Lee Mazzilli and Bobby Valentine would be its newest class on Friday.
The date for the ceremony is yet to be announced.
With the trio’s admission, the total membership of the Mets of Hall of Fame will increase to 38 members. David Wright was the latest inductee last July when he also saw his No. 5 enshrined.
Here is what to know about the Mets’ newest Hall of Fame inductees:
Carlos Beltran
Beltran, who spent seven seasons with the Mets between 2005 and 2011, is in the top 10 in franchise history for home runs (seventh, 149), RBI (seventh, 559), runs scored (10th, 551), on-base percentage (sixth, .369), slugging percentage (sixth, .500) and OPS (fourth, .869).
During his tenure with the Mets, the outfielder was selected to five All-Star teams, earned three Gold Gloves and two Silver Slugger Awards.
Arguably the best season of Beltran’s career came in 2006, after he signed a seven-year, $119 million deal a season prior, when he belted 41 home runs, drove in 116 runs and scored 127 times while posting a .982 OPS. That season, the Mets reached the NLCS with Beltran as a driving force.
“Carlos’ impact on the organization was and continues to be invaluable,” Steve and Alex Cohen said in a statement. “His unique blend of power, speed and defensive grace made him one of the most dynamic players ever to wear a Mets uniform.”
Beltran is currently serving as a special assistant to David Stearns, the team’s president of baseball operations.
Lee Mazzilli
Mazzilli had a pair of successful tenures with the Mets between 1976-1981 and 1986-1989, including the club’s second World Series crown in 1986.
The Brooklyn native slashed .264/.357/.396 during his 10 seasons with the team. He earned an All-Star selection in 1979, hitting the club’s first home run in the event in franchise history.
Mazzilli is currently sixth in franchise history with 152 stolen bases. He collected two hits and two stolen bases en route to the Mets’ World Series crown in Game 6 and 7 of the World Series in 1986.
“Lee was drafted by the Mets as an 18-year-old prospect out of Abraham Lincoln High School in Brooklyn,” the Cohens said. “He debuted three years later for the Mets. He quickly became a fan favorite during the late 70s and hit the first home run by a Met during an All-Star Game in 1979.
“Mazz returned to the Mets in 1986 and became a key contributor off the bench for the World Championship team, delivering clutch hits in the most crucial moments.”
Bobby Valentine
Valentine led the Mets as its manager between 1996 and 2002, securing 536 wins – third in club history.
He helped the Mets snap an 11-year postseason drought when he helped them reach the playoffs in 1999. Ultimately, Valentine became the first Mets skipper to lead the team to consecutive playoff appearances when they made a trip to the World Series in 2000.
“Known for his innovation, bases l intellect and relentless pursuit of every competitive edge, Bobby V left a lasting mark on the Mets organization,” the Cohens said.
The Mets had five winning seasons out of the six Valentine was in charge, winning at least 88 games in four of those campaigns.