Throughout the storied pitching history of the New York Mets, it has mostly been the starting pitchers who have made headlines. From Tom Seaver to Jerry Koosman to Dwight Gooden and now to Jacob deGrom, many starters have pitched their way into legendary status.
But despite the continued strength of Mets starting rotations over the years, let’s not forget that some of the most iconic moments in Mets history have featured their closers.
Who can forget the image of Jesse Orosco gleefully throwing his glove in air after striking out Marty Barrett to end the 1986 World Series?