Darryl Strawberry, Doc Gooden Attending Mets Old Timers' Day

Updated Post – May 26, 16:15

Former Mets pitcher Dwight Gooden told the New York Post that he will be part of the Old Timers’ Day festivities on August 27. Gooden went on to say that he will pitch in the game and is hoping to be one of that starters.

Gooden, 57, was a four-time All-Star across parts of 11 seasons with the Mets. He was the National League Rookie of the Year winner in 1983 and won the NL Cy Young the very next season.

Original Post – May 26, 11:07

The Mets announced on Thursday morning that former outfielder Darryl Strawberry has been added to the group of players attending Old Timers’ Day on August 27. It will be the first time in 32 years that Strawberry will step on the field with a Mets jersey on.

“Shea was always a wonderful place for me,” Strawberry said. “The fans were always great. They supported me in the good and bad times.”

Though he will be in attendance, Strawberry is unlikely to suit up in the game. “Sorry to say, I don’t think I will be able to play,” Strawberry said. “My knees and shoulder won’t let me swing a bat anymore. It’s the wear and tear and the years catching up with me. I will be there supporting the guys who will be on the field.”

Strawberry, 60, last played for the Mets in 1990 when he hit 37 home runs, made the All-Star team, won a Silver Slugger award, and finished third in the National League MVP voting.

Overall with the Mets, Strawberry hit .263/.359/.520 with a still franchise leading 252 home runs, He won the Rookie of the Year award in 1983 and then was an All-Star the next six straight seasons.

Strawberry joins a list of over 60 former Mets players that will be in attendance on August 27 before the Mets play the Rockies at Citi Field.

Mike Piazza, Johan Santana, Pedro Martínez, Tim Teufel, Josh Thole, John Franco, Keith Hernandez, Ron Darling, Al Leiter, Ed Kranepool, Frank Thomas, Ron Swoboda, Jon Matlack, Félix Millán, Mookie Wilson, Howard Johnson, Bobby Ojeda, Robin Ventura, Turk Wendell, Endy Chávez, Cliff Floyd, Billy Wagner, Ken MacKenzie, and Daniel Murphy are the players the Mets have listed in their ongoing press updates for the event.