A barstool debate as to who the best defensive player in New York Mets history is probably happening right now somewhere. Whether you’re reading this in the wee hours of the morning or late at night, two buddies are talking all-time Mets topics and arguing about whether Rey Ordonez played shortstop better than Bud Harrelson.
Each won a Gold Glove during their time with the Mets. Statistically, they measure as the first and third best defensive players in Mets history when looking at Defensive WAR. Harrelson at 13.7 and Ordonez at 10.2 helps classify them as all-time defensive Mets players.