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.
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.Mets cut ties with Gulf Coast League: New York will operate eight Minor League affiliates in 2012, Minorleaguebaseball.com (Dec. 20, 2011)
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.Mets to field GCL team in '13, Minorleaguebaseball.com (Feb. 9, 2013) 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
Year Record Finish Manager Playoffs 198324–358thVern Hoscheit 198821–4210th (t)John Tamargo 198925–3812thJohn Tamargo 199029–3010thJohn Tamargo 199124–3514thJunior Roman 199229–3010thJunior Roman 199339–202ndJunior RomanLost in 1st roundvs. GCL Astros (1 game to 0) 199432–276thJunior Roman 199538–192ndJohn Stephenson 199629–3010thMickey Brantley 199742–181stMickey Brantley (18–7) / Doug Flynn (24–11)League Champsvs. GCL Rangers (2 games to 0)Won in 1st roundvs. GCL Yankees (1 game to 0) 199824–3513thJohn Stephenson 199939–211stJohn StephensonLeague Champsvs. GCL Twins (2 games to 0)Won in 1st roundvs. GCL Royals (1 game to 0) 200436–242nd (t)Brett ButlerLost in 1st roundvs. GCL Red Sox (1 game to 0) 200537–161stGary CarterLost League Finalsvs. GCL Yankees (2 games to 0) 200623–309thBobby Floyd 200720–3514th Juan López 200827–279th (t) Bobby Floyd 200922–3414thJulio Franco 201031–254thSandy Alomar, Sr.Lost in 1st roundvs. 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 Dorian2020 No Season due to pandemic 202132-226thRobbie Robinson 202233-224thEndy ChávezLost in 1st roundvs. FCL Rays (1 game to 0) 202332-181stJay PecciLost in 1st roundvs. FCL Braves (1 game to 0) 202423-2811thDanny Ortega 202525-289thLino Díaz
Roster
References
External links Official website