Since the Mets franchise began play in 1962, batters have walked at least 100 times in a season 278 times, just about 6 times a year on average. In 2007, 11 guys walked at least 100 times. But the Mets have had only one 100 or more walk season in their history.
Most Walks in a Season by a New York Met Batter:
1 John Olerud (1999) 125
2/3 D. Strawberry (1987) 97
2/3 K. Hernandez (1984) 97
4 John Olerud (1998) 96
5/6/7 Carlos Beltran (2006) 95
5/6/7 Edgardo Alfonzo (2000) 95
5/6/7 Bud Harrelson (1970) 95
8/9 David Wright (2007) 94
8/9 Keith Hernandez (1986) 94
10 Lee Mazzilli (1979) 93
Note the huge gap between first and second on this list: In 1999 Olerud walked about 29% more than the second highest walk total in Mets history.
Franchise record holders for BBs in a season:
Astros: Jeff Bagwell (1999) 149
Braves: Bob Elliot (1948) 131
Brewers: Jeromy Burnitz (2000) 99
Cardinals: Mark McGwire (1998) 162
Cubs: Jimmy Sheckard (1911) 147
D-Backs: Luis Gonzalez (2001) 100
Dodgers: Eddie Stanky (1945) 148
Giants: Barry Bonds (2004) 232
Marlins: Gary Sheffield (1996) 142
Mets: John Olerud (1999) 125
Nats/Expos: Ken Singleton (1973) 123
Padres: Jack Clark (1989) 132
Pirates: Ralph Kiner (1951) 137
Phillies: Len Dykstra (1993) 129
Reds: Joe Morgan (1975) 132
Rockies: Todd Helton (2004) 127
Angels: Tony Phillips (1995) 115
Athletics: Eddie Joost 149 (1949)
Blue Jays: Carlos Delgado (2000) 123
Indians: Jim Thome (1999) 127
Mariners: Edgar Martinez (1996) 123
Orioles/Browns: Lu Blue (1929) 126
Rangers/Senators: Frank Howard (1970) 132
Rays: Carlos Pena (2007) 103
Red Sox: Ted Williams (1949) 162
Royals: John Mayberry (1973) 122
Tigers: Roy Cullenbine (1947) 137
Twins/Senators: Eddie Yost (1956) 151
White Sox: Frank Thomas (1991) 138
Yankees: Babe Ruth (1923) 170
Ted Williams has the seven highest walk seasons in Red Sox history, and eight of the top nine.
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