Former Mets catcher Ron Hodges, dead at 74

Photo by Louis Requena/MLB Photos via Getty ImagesRon Hodges, former Mets catcher, has passed away at the age of 74. Howie Rose took to X/Twitter today to pay tribute to the longtime Met.

Very sad to learn today of the passing of longtime Mets catcher Ron Hodges at age 74. He played his entire 12 year career with the Mets, mostly backing up Jerry Grote and later John Stearns. A valuable call up when Grote was injured in 1973. Solid roster piece. LHH catcher. RIP.

— Howie Rose (@HowieRose) November 24, 2023 Hodges, a career Met, made his MLB debut on June 13, 1973 and, despite having only been drafted the year prior, stuck on the roster for the rest of the season, even getting an at-bat in the…