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Mets Name Carlos Beltrán, Bobby Valentine and Lee Mazzilli to 2026 Team Hall of Fame

The franchise-specific honor stands apart from BBWAA voting for the National Hall of Fame.

Overview

  • The team will announce the induction ceremony date in the coming months.
  • The three honorees raise Mets Hall of Fame membership to 38.
  • Carlos Beltrán ranks in the club’s top 10 across several offensive categories, works as a special assistant in the front office, and received 70.3% of the 2025 BBWAA Hall vote.
  • Lee Mazzilli, a Brooklyn native, had two Mets stints, made the 1979 All-Star team, and contributed to the 1986 World Series champions.
  • Bobby Valentine managed the Mets from 1996 to 2002, ranks third in franchise wins with 536, led postseason runs in 1999 and 2000, and was noted for post‑9/11 charitable work.