SAN DIEGO, CA - CIRCA 1985: Jesse Orosco of the New York Mets pitches against the San Diego Padres at Jack Murphy Stadium circa 1985 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Owen C. Shaw/Getty Images)
Jesse Orosco had possibly the best year by a New York Mets reliever in 1983 and was rewarded with a third-place finish in the Cy Young vote.
Jesse Orosco had some big years and moments during his time with the New York Mets. Best remembered for jumping into Gary Carter’s arms after the 1986 World Series was clinched, three years prior he had a remarkable season in a year with a less memorable conclusion.