Summary
The New York Mets announced plans to honor Carlos Beltrán by retiring his number and inducting him into the Mets Hall of Fame. Beltrán, who will also enter the Baseball Hall of Fame this summer, had a notable career with the Mets and several other teams.
Key Facts
- Carlos Beltrán will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown this summer.
- The New York Mets will retire Beltrán's number 15 on September 19 before a game against the Philadelphia Phillies.
- Beltrán will be the ninth player in Mets history to have his number retired.
- During his time with the Mets, Beltrán hit .280 with 149 home runs and 559 RBIs over 839 games.
- Beltrán also played for the Royals, Astros, Giants, Cardinals, Yankees, and Rangers over his 20-season career.
- He is a three-time Gold Glove winner, a two-time Silver Slugger winner, and a nine-time All-Star.
