The New York Mets have yet to have an MVP, but it wasn't for lack of trying on behalf of certain players. Several runner-ups, including Francisco Lindor in 2024 as the most recent, made valiant attempts at capturing the award. Because of the power of WAR, sometimes the lazy voter’s way of casting a ballot or a more informed way than in years past when less deserving players would get the award, we can get a closer glimpse into a few seasons where a Mets player might’ve actually been the best choice.
There have been three instances where a Mets player led the league in WAR.