The Story of Mr. Met

Born: April 11, 1962

On the first spring morning of '63, with the dew still dampening Coogan's Bluff, Casey Stengel, the old skipper of the young Mets, saw a figure in the distance. Deep in the Polo Grounds' center field stood a fan like no other -- a fan clearly born to root for the New York Mets. Casey so took to the big guy, he invited him to join the Amazin's the next year at their new park, Shea Stadium. Mr. Met was home. Mr. Met moved along with the team into a new home, Citi Field, in 2009 continuing to cheer on his favorite team.

MR. MET & MRS. MET

Mr. and Mrs. Met are the official mascots of the New York Mets. They are available for appearances at birthday parties, community functions, business engagements and other special events. For appearance rates and availability, please call (718) 559-3093. On game days, Mr. and Mrs. Met greet fans and pose for photos at Fan Fest in center field at the following times:

1:10 p.m. Game	1:40 p.m. Game	4:10 p.m. Game	7:10 p.m. Game
12:00 p.m.	12:30 p.m.	3:00 p.m.	6:00 p.m.
1st Inning	1st inning	1st inning	1st inning

* - Season Ticket Holders on weekends only (before general gates open)

Subject to change and weather permitting

Mr. Met's Vital Signs

Born: April 11, 1962 (date of the first Mets game)

ML Debut: April 17, 1964

Hometown: Flushing, NY

Height: 6'10" (A stitch taller than a standard doorway)

Weight: Top Heavy

Throws: *T-shirts, Cracker Jack, and great parties

Bats: Sleep upside down

Twitter: @MrMet

Mr. Met Fun Facts

Mr. Met leads all active Major League mascots in high fours.
Early in his career, Mr. Met lost his voice root, root, rooting for the home team. He may be quiet now, but can gesture in 12 different languages.
Mr. Met's head is the only earthbound orb with its own gravitational pull, explaining why fans are so drawn to him.
Mr. Met's image debuted in 1963 when it graced the covers of the official Mets yearbook and scorecard.
In '64, Mr. Met earned rookie-of-the-year honors as Major League Baseball's first modern live-action mascot.
Though Mr. Met has never been seen in the same place as Super Met, there is absolutely no truth to the rumor that they are one and the same.
On Opening Day 2000, Mr. Met became the first Major League mascot to entertain fans overseas as the Mets played their first regular season game in Japan's Tokyo Dome.
In 2012, Mr. Met was named America's Favorite Mascot.
Mr. Met moved into a new home, Citi Field, in 2009.
Joined Twitter in 2014. Following him @MrMet

Mr. Met and Mrs. Met can visit you

Mr. Met and Mrs. Met have appeared at ballparks throughout the world and many events within the Tri-State area. They'd love to visit you!

They both are available for:

Birthdays
Christenings
Weddings
Bar/Bat Mitzvahs
Corporate Affairs
Community Events
Fund Raisers
Grand Openings
...and other occasions.

Mr. Met & Mrs. Met will make any occasion "Amazin'!"

For more information, please email Mr. Met & Mrs. Met at [email protected].

Please note: Backpacks may not be brought into Citi Field except as otherwise provided in the Citi Field Bag Policy. For a complete list of permitted bags please click the Read More button below.