1964 New York Mets: Casey Stengel Profile and Team Statistics
The page from the 1965 The Sporting News Dope Book provides a detailed overview of the New York Mets, specifically focusing on their 1964 performance. The Mets were chaired by M. Donald Grant and managed by Charles D. (Casey) Stengel, with George M. Weiss serving as president. They played their home games at Shea Stadium, which had a capacity of 55,300. The team’s roster includes prominent players such as Ed Kranepool, Galen Cisco, and Dick Stigman, among others. The statistics section outlines individual player performances, including batting averages, runs, hits, doubles, home runs, and other metrics. For instance, Ed Kranepool led with a batting average of .263, while Galen Cisco had a notable pitching record with three wins and a 4.41 ERA. The document also references the farm system, which included affiliations with Buffalo and Williamsport.