The Mets didn’t go all the way – but WOW, what a season it was! We may have wanted a different ending, but what a ride it was. I’m sure I can speak on behalf of most Mets fans when I say it’s one of the best seasons I’ve ever experienced. I wouldn’t give this season an A+ solely because the Mets didn’t win it all, but I would give it an A-. What does everyone else at MMO think of the 2024 Mets season? Here’s what they grade it.
Mathias Altman-Kurosaki
A-. The only reason they don’t get an A is because they didn’t win it all. If you asked me in May, however, they would’ve gotten an F. This team fought tooth and nail to the very end, exceeding expectations in so many ways. They have a ton to be proud of and I can’t wait to see what they do in 2025.
Patrick Glynn
A+. The only way you could have more fun watching baseball is by winning a World Series. This was an all-time Mets team. They were a human and relatable Mets team. We will always have that stretch from the Sunday in Milwaukee to the Sunday in LA. It all just felt so organic. It was a real belief from the fans to the players. My mom checked in on Mets scores for the first time since I was a kid? Next year will be different. Hopefully a good different. We’re so lucky to have Gary Cohen and Howie Rose there to say exactly what we feel, all the time, whether it’s rock bottom or the end of the most endearing Mets team in a decade. It’s an A+ all around.
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David Melendi
A+. My dad is 80 and naps a lot. So he often records the games and watches an hour or so behind. My sneaky sister took video of his reaction to the Pete Alonso home run in Milwaukee and the Francisco Lindor grand slam. This season provided more unforgettable moments (and memes) than any fan could ask for. And the best may be yet to come.
Andrew Steele-Davis
A+. The Mets have got to get the highest rating for this season. Just like rings shouldn’t be the be-all and end-all for certain Hall of Fame candidates, failing to reach the World Series shouldn’t be held against this team when assessing the year. Remember, very few people had this team reaching the postseason when we were all doing predictions back in March. Then, following a house of horrors May, I think we were all ready to declare this team dead. Then the magic happened. The Mets treated us to one of the most special seasons in franchise history and it was one hell of a fun ride.
We will look back at the 2024 season for years to come. This was the year the Mets truly became the Steve Cohen Mets. An organization to be proud of on and off the field. Plus, how could we ever forget one of the most beloved and relatable teams we’ve ever had the pleasure to root for? I loved watching guys like Luis Torrens and Jose Iglesias emerge from baseball nowhereland to play huge roles in one of the most remarkable turnarounds we’ve ever witnessed. Plus, we got to witness an MVP season for the ages from Francisco Lindor. Mark Vientos emerged as this team’s third baseman and as one of the most dangerous young hitters in the game. And, we now know that this organization finally has the right people steering the ship in Steve Cohen, David Stearns and Carlos Mendoza.
As a result, this looks to be just the start. The future is incredibly bright in Queens. Of course, things will be different next year because they always are in baseball. New faces will arrive. You can’t guarantee a run of good luck with health. And certain veterans may regress back to the mean. But, no matter what happens next year and beyond, we will always have the 2024 Mets and the slew of unforgettable memories from a truly special season.
Mojo Hill
A-. I agree with Mathias that the only thing holding it back from being an A is not winning it all. But I don’t know how anyone could rate this season lower than an A- for the Mets, especially considering the lukewarm expectations before the season, how poorly they started, and all the hurdles they had to grind through. Most people would have laughed just a few months ago if you’d told them the Mets would take down the Phillies and fight with the Dodgers all the way through Game 6 of the NLCS. Plus, this season was so just fun with delightful oddities like OMG and Grimace. What a successful and memorable season.
Ross Bentley
A+.Unless you’re operating under the notion that nothing short of a championship can earn an A+ rating, I’m not sure how this season could be anything lower.
From the MVP-caliber season of Francisco Lindor, to the emergence of Mark Vientos, to getting unexpected heroic performances out of the likes of Sean Manaea, Jose Iglesias, and David Peterson, this season was an absolute joy to watch from June on.
In a 10-day stretch, we saw the single greatest regular season win in franchise history in Atlanta, Pete Alonso’s historic shot in Milwaukee to save their season, and Lindor and Vientos power them to a win over Phillies in the NLDS. It was the most fun I’ve ever had as a fan of this team in over 25 years of watching them religiously. Whatever happens in the future, I’ll truly never forget this squad.
Allison Waxman
A-. It’s kind of absurd how the Mets got this far, given where they were in May and how we were all feeling then. It’s a total 180 — feelings of pure anxiety and dread have turned into excitement and hope about the future of this franchise. While an A would only be granted for completing the job, there are still things the organization took away as a learning experience. At the end of the day, the team just gassed out, and that’s nobody’s fault. But do they add more depth to combat that or take certain precautions for that? Regardless, the team knows where they need to go from here. Next year can easily be an A, 2026 can be an A and so can 2027. The future is bright in Queens and I’ve never been prouder or more excited to be a Mets fan.
Jack Ramsey
A. The Mets get a solid A from me. Everyone is talking about the successes on the field, and deservedly so, but I want to talk about what’s happening off. This year, the Mets got legitimate and seemingly sustainable contributions from journeymen, castoffs, non-prospects, and reclamation projects. While every team does this every now and then, the Mets’ supporting cast was truly incredible, and wholly unpredicted. Credit goes to David Stearns, Carlos Mendoza, senior vice president of player development Andy Green, and the Mets’ entire front office. The changes they have made to their processes, specifically professional scouting and player development, are arguably the biggest reason the Mets got to where they did. With these processes in place and over $150 million coming off payroll this winter, the Mets are uniquely positioned this winter to make the moves to turn themselves into a long-term contender. Coming within two games of the World Series while also transforming their front office into one of baseball’s more solid groups is incredibly impressive and could make 2024 one of the more pivotal years in the franchise’s history.
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Christian De Block
A+. The Mets started the season 0-5. The Mets were 11 games under .500 in May. At that point, it appeared that the Mets were going to be clear-cut sellers at the deadline. But they made changes, changes that completely turned their season around. Francisco Lindor was moved into the leadoff spot, Jose Iglesias was called up, etc… Slowly but surely, the Mets started to climb up the standings in the National League.
The Mets went on to make the playoffs, thanks to a legendary moment from Lindor on the final day of the regular season. They got in and definitely made the most of it. While the Mets didn’t win the World Series, they did accomplish a big thing. Steve Cohen and David Stearns got the fans to believe again. They got the fans to have hope. To me, that is as important as anything else. The Mets have some big decisions to make this off-season but overall, 2024 was a great season and an even better ride.
Johnluke Chaparro
A-. What else can you say that already hasn’t been said? This was supposed to be a “punt” year as the organization looked to rid the stench of a failed ’23 campaign and what transpired turned into arguably one of the greatest summers that many of us have experienced as fans. The comeback from being down 0-5 to the sheer joy and togetherness of the club not only drove the team into relevance but also rubbed off on the fanbase. That joy was expressed through memes and characters along with our very own Latin pop star. Whimsical attitudes and humor pervaded throughout as well as genuine excitement brought the Mets and us fans back to life. No one expected the Mets to sniff 80 wins, LET ALONE make the NLCS. To topple not only the Braves to clinch a playoff spot, storm back against the Brewers, then take down the rival Phillies is something that will be loved and appreciated for years to come.
To make things better, the normal doom and gloom many of us have felt after a soul-crushing loss like this was virtually nonexistent. Sure, it sucks losing when you’re two wins away from a pennant, but with Steve Cohen and David Stearns at the helm, we see that there’s a legitimate plan to turn things around, and it’s opened up a bright future for this franchise.
2024 didn’t end the way we wanted it to, but my gosh was this the jolt we needed. Mets baseball is fun again and this season was the catalyst to what we can hope is many more seasons of this with a better ending. I don’t think I’ve loved a season and team more than the 2024 Mets in my 20 plus years of being a fan, but my gosh, I’m ready for more of this next year and the years after.
