"Carlos Beltran amassed 435 home runs, 312 stolen bases, and 2,725 hits in a 20-year career, making him one of the best all-around center fielders of his generation."
"He is one of just four players in MLB history with at least 1,500 runs scored, 2,700 hits, 400 home runs, and 300 steals, joining legends like Barry Bonds and Willie Mays."
"Beltran slashed .280/.369/.500 with 149 home runs and 559 RBI with the Mets, ranking third in franchise history with a 31.1 WAR."
"Despite his impressive statistics, Beltran's legacy in New York is complicated, as he did not win any championships and is often remembered for his strikeout in the 2006 NLCS."
Carlos Beltran's No. 15 will be retired by the Mets on September 19 at Citi Field. He is a nine-time All-Star and three-time Gold Glove winner, with 435 home runs and 2,725 hits in a 20-year career. Beltran is one of four players in MLB history with at least 1,500 runs scored, 2,700 hits, 400 home runs, and 300 steals. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame's Class of 2026. Despite his achievements, his career with the Mets is marked by a lack of championships and a memorable strikeout in the 2006 NLCS.
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