New York Mets players born outside the US
231 players
231 players have been born outside the United States and played for the New York Mets. The most came from the Dominican Republic: 85. On a roster now: Francisco Lindor, Edwin Diaz, Francisco Alvarez, Kodai Senga, and Amed Rosario.
| Player | Pos | With club | Born |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Reyes | SS | 2003–2018 | Villa Gonzalez, Dominican Republic |
| Jeurys Familia | RP | 2012–2021 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Pedro Feliciano | RP | 2002–2013 | Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico |
| Edgardo Alfonzo | 3B | 1995–2002 | St. Teresa, Venezuela |
| Juan Lagares | CF | 2013–2019 | Constanza, Dominican Republic |
| Ruben Tejada | 2B | 2010–2019 | Santiago, Panama |
| Carlos Ivan Beltran | OF | 2005–2011 | Manati, Puerto Rico |
| Rey Ordonez | SS | 1996–2002 | Havana, Cuba |
| Francisco Lindor | SS | 2021–2026 | Caguas, Puerto Rico |
| Edwin Diaz | RP | 2019–2025 | Naguabo, Puerto Rico |
| Wilmer Flores | 1B | 2013–2018 | Valencia, Venezuela |
| Francisco Alvarez | C | 2022–2026 | Guatire, Venezuela |
| Yoenis Cespedes | LF | 2015–2020 | Campechuela, Cuba |
| Jenrry Mejia | RP | 2010–2015 | Azua Province, Dominican Republic |
| Oliver Perez | RP | 2006–2010 | Culiacan, Mexico |
| Ron Gardenhire | SS | 1981–1985 | Butzbach, West Germany |
| Nino Espinosa | SP | 1974–1978 | Villa Altagracia, Dominican Republic |
| Kodai Senga | RP | 2023–2026 | Aichi, Japan |
| Starling Marte | RF | 2022–2025 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Amed Rosario | 3B | 2017–2020 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Rene Rivera | C | 2016–2020 | Bayamon, Puerto Rico |
| Hansel Robles | RP | 2015–2018 | Bonao, Dominican Republic |
| Rafael Montero | RP | 2014–2017 | Higuerito, Dominican Republic |
| Johan Santana | SP | 2008–2012 | Tovar, Venezuela |
| Angel Pagan | LF | 2008–2011 | Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico |
| Luis Castillo | 2B | 2007–2010 | San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic |
| Anderson Hernandez | 2B | 2005–2009 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Carlos Delgado | 1B | 2006–2009 | Aguadilla, Puerto Rico |
| Pedro Martinez | SP | 2005–2008 | Manoguayabo, Dominican Republic |
| Jae Seo | SP | 2002–2005 | Kwanju, South Korea |
| Timo Perez | LF | 2000–2003 | Bani, Dominican Republic |
| Armando Benitez | RP | 1999–2002 | Ramon Santana, Dominican Republic |
| Alberto Castillo | C | 1995–1998 | San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic |
| Rafael Santana | SS | 1984–1987 | La Romana, Dominican Republic |
| Alex Trevino | C | 1978–1981 | Monterrey, Mexico |
| Dedniel Nunez | RP | 2024–2026 | Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic |
| Huascar Brazoban | RP | 2024–2026 | Villa Mella, Dominican Republic |
| Luis Torrens | C | 2024–2026 | Valencia, Venezuela |
| Ronny Mauricio | SS | 2023–2026 | San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic |
| Carlos Carrasco | RP | 2021–2023 | Barquisimeto, Venezuela |
| Robinson Cano | 2B | 2019–2022 | San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic |
| Asdrubal Cabrera | 3B | 2016–2018 | Puerto la Cruz, Venezuela |
| Bartolo Colon | SP | 2014–2016 | Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic |
| Jason Bay | LF | 2010–2012 | Trail, BC |
| Manny Acosta | RP | 2010–2012 | Colon, Panama |
| Mike Nickeas | C | 2010–2012 | Vancouver, BC |
| Fernando Martinez | LF | 2009–2011 | Rio San Juan, Dominican Republic |
| Francisco Rodriguez | RP | 2009–2011 | Caracas, Venezuela |
| Fernando Tatis | 1B | 2008–2010 | San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic |
| Endy Chavez | RF | 2006–2008 | Valencia, Venezuela |
| Kazuo Matsui | 2B | 2004–2006 | Osaka, Japan |
| Victor Zambrano | SP | 2004–2006 | Los Teques, Venezuela |
| Roger Cedeno | LF | 1999–2003 | Valencia, Venezuela |
| Jorge Toca | 1B | 1999–2001 | Villa Clara, Cuba |
| Luis Lopez | SS | 1997–1999 | Cidra, Puerto Rico |
| Juan Berenguer | RP | 1978–1980 | Aguadulce, Panama |
| Jared Young | 1B | 2025–2026 | Prince George, BC |
| Jonah Tong | SP | 2025–2026 | Markham, ON |
| Juan Soto | LF | 2025–2026 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Luisangel Acuna | SS | 2024–2025 | Caracas, Venezuela |
| Jose Quintana | SP | 2023–2024 | Arjona, Colombia |
| Eduardo Escobar | 3B | 2022–2023 | Villa de Cura, Venezuela |
| Wilson Ramos | C | 2019–2020 | Valencia, Venezuela |
| Carlos Gomez | RF | 2007–2019 | Santiago, Dominican Republic |
| Fernando Salas | RP | 2016–2017 | Sonora, Mexico |
| Daisuke Matsuzaka | RP | 2013–2014 | Tokyo, Japan |
| Juan Centeno | C | 2013–2014 | Arecibo, Puerto Rico |
| Frank Francisco | RP | 2012–2013 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Jordany Valdespin | 2B | 2012–2013 | San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic |
| Miguel Batista | SP | 2011–2012 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Pedro Beato | RP | 2011–2012 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Ryota Igarashi | RP | 2010–2011 | Chiba, Japan |
| Alex Cora | SS | 2009–2010 | Caguas, Puerto Rico |
| Elmer Dessens | RP | 2009–2010 | Hermosillo, Mexico |
| Fernando Nieve | SP | 2009–2010 | Puerto Cabello, Venezuela |
| Tobi Stoner | SP | 2009–2010 | Landstuhl, West Germany |
| Argenis Reyes | 2B | 2008–2009 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Robinson Cancel | C | 2008–2009 | Lajas, Puerto Rico |
| Duaner Sanchez | RP | 2006–2008 | Cotui, Dominican Republic |
| Jorge Sosa | RP | 2007–2008 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Guillermo Mota | RP | 2006–2007 | San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic |
| Jose Valentin | 2B | 2006–2007 | Manati, Puerto Rico |
| Julio Franco | 1B | 2006–2007 | San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic |
| Orlando Hernandez | SP | 2006–2007 | Villa Clara, Cuba |
| Ricky Ledee | LF | 2006–2007 | Ponce, Puerto Rico |
| Bartolome Fortunato | RP | 2004–2006 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Roberto Hernandez | RP | 2005–2006 | Santurce, Puerto Rico |
| Orber Moreno | P | 2003–2004 | Caracas, Venezuela |
| Jorge Velandia | SS | 2001–2003 | Caracas, Venezuela |
| Marco Scutaro | 2B | 2002–2003 | San Felipe, Venezuela |
| Pedro Astacio | SP | 2002–2003 | Hato Mayor, Dominican Republic |
| Raul Gonzalez | — | 2002–2003 | Santurce, Puerto Rico |
| Roberto Alomar | 2B | 2002–2003 | Ponce, Puerto Rico |
| Tsuyoshi Shinjo | CF | 2001–2003 | Fukuoka, Japan |
| Bruce Chen | SP | 2001–2002 | Panama City, Panama |
| Josias Manzanillo | RP | 1994–1999 | San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic |
| Masato Yoshii | SP | 1998–1999 | Osaka, Japan |
| Armando Reynoso | RP | 1997–1998 | San Luis Potosi, Mexico |
| Carlos Baerga | 3B | 1997–1998 | San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Roberto Petagine | 1B | 1996–1997 | Nueva Esparta, Venezuela |
| Jose Vizcaino | SS | 1994–1995 | San Cristobal, Dominican Republic |
| Julio Valera | RP | 1990–1991 | Aguadilla, Puerto Rico |
| Jose Oquendo | 2B | 1983–1984 | Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico |
| Frank Taveras | SS | 1980–1981 | Las Matas de Santa Cruz, Dominican Republic |
| Luis Rosado | 1B | 1977–1980 | Santurce, Puerto Rico |
| Bennie Ayala | DH | 1974–1976 | Yauco, Puerto Rico |
| Christopher Morel | 1B | 2026 | Santiago, Dominican Republic |
| Cionel Perez | RP | 2026 | Matanzas, Cuba |
| Cristian Pache | OF | 2026 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Daniel Duarte | RP | 2026 | Huatabampo, Mexico |
| Freddy Peralta | SP | 2026 | Moca, Dominican Republic |
| Gabriel Arias | 3B | 2026 | La Victoria, Venezuela |
| Guillo Zuniga | RP | 2026 | Cartagena, Colombia |
| Jefry Yan | RP | 2026 | San Rafael del Yuma, Dominican Republic |
| Jorge Polanco | DH | 2026 | San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic |
| Luis Garcia | RP | 2026 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CF | 2026 | Ciego de Avila, Cuba |
| Frankie Montas | SP | 2025 | Sainagua, Dominican Republic |
| Genesis Cabrera | RP | 2025 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Gregory Soto | RP | 2025 | Bajos de Haina, Dominican Republic |
| Jose Castillo | RP | 2025 | Valencia, Venezuela |
| Jose Siri | LF | 2025 | Sabana Grande de Boya, Dominican Republic |
| Jose Urena | RP | 2025 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Jorge Lopez | RP | 2024 | Caguas, Puerto Rico |
| Jose Iglesias | 2B | 2024 | Havana, Cuba |
| Julio Teheran | SP | 2024 | Cartagena, Colombia |
| Luis Severino | SP | 2024 | Sabana de la Mar, Dominican Republic |
| Pablo Reyes | OF | 2024 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Yohan Ramirez | RP | 2024 | Villa Mella, Dominican Republic |
| Abraham Almonte | OF | 2023 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Dennis Santana | RP | 2023 | San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic |
| Edwin Uceta | RP | 2023 | Sabaneta, Dominican Republic |
| Gary Sanchez | C | 2023 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Rafael Ortega | CF | 2023 | El Tigre, Venezuela |
| Alex Claudio | RP | 2022 | San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Ender Inciarte | CF | 2022 | Maracaibo, Venezuela |
| Yoan Lopez | RP | 2022 | Nueva Gerona, Cuba |
| Javier Baez | SS | 2021 | Bayamon, Puerto Rico |
| Jonathan Villar | SS | 2021 | La Vega, Dominican Republic |
| Jose Peraza | 2B | 2021 | Barinas, Venezuela |
| Ali Sanchez | C | 2020 | Carora, Venezuela |
| Andres Gimenez | SS | 2020 | Barquisimeto, Venezuela |
| Eduardo Nunez | 2B | 2020 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Erasmo Ramirez | RP | 2020 | Rivas, Nicaragua |
| Robinson Chirinos | C | 2020 | Punto Fijo, Venezuela |
| Aaron Altherr | RF | 2019 | Landstuhl, Germany |
| Adeiny Hechavarria | 2B | 2019 | Santiago de Cuba, Cuba |
| Luis Avilan | RP | 2019 | Caracas, Venezuela |
| Wilmer Font | RP | 2019 | La Guaira, Venezuela |
| Jose Bautista | RF | 2018 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Jose Lobaton | C | 2018 | Acarigua, Venezuela |
| Norichika Aoki | RF | 2017 | Hyuga City, Japan |
| Alejandro De Aza | CF | 2016 | Guaymate, Dominican Republic |
| Antonio Bastardo | RP | 2016 | Hato Mayor, Dominican Republic |
| Jim D Henderson | P | 2016 | Calgary, AB |
| Alex Torres | RP | 2015 | Valencia, Venezuela |
| Juan Uribe | 3B | 2015 | Palenque, Dominican Republic |
| Bobby Abreu | RF | 2014 | Maracay, Venezuela |
| Jose Valverde | RP | 2014 | San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic |
| Elvin Ramirez | RP | 2012 | Yaguate, Dominican Republic |
| Ramon Ramirez | RP | 2012 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Ronny Cedeno | SS | 2012 | Puerto Cabello, Venezuela |
| Chin-lung Hu | 2B | 2011 | Tainan City, Taiwan |
| Ronny Paulino | C | 2011 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Henry Blanco | C | 2010 | Guarenas, Venezuela |
| Hisanori Takahashi | RP | 2010 | Tokyo, Japan |
| Jesús Feliciano | CF | 2010 | Bayamon, Puerto Rico |
| Joaquin Arias | SS | 2010 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Luis A Hernández | SS | 2010 | Quibor, Venezuela |
| Raul Valdes | RP | 2010 | Havana, Cuba |
| Angel Berroa | SS | 2009 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Ken Takahashi | RP | 2009 | Kanagawa, Japan |
| Livan Hernandez | RP | 2009 | Villa Clara, Cuba |
| Omir Santos | C | 2009 | Bayamon, Puerto Rico |
| Wilson Valdez | SS | 2009 | Bani, Dominican Republic |
| Abraham Nunez | 2B | 2008 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Claudio Vargas | RP | 2008 | Santiago, Dominican Republic |
| Gustavo Molina | C | 2008 | La Guaira, Venezuela |
| Raul Casanova | C | 2008 | Humacao, Puerto Rico |
| Ricardo Rincon | RP | 2008 | Veracruz, Mexico |
| Tony Armas | SP | 2008 | Puerto Piritu, Venezuela |
| Ambiorix Burgos | RP | 2007 | Nagua, Dominican Republic |
| Chan Ho Park | RP | 2007 | Kong Ju City, South Korea |
| Lino Urdaneta | RP | 2007 | Caracas, Venezuela |
| Ruben Gotay | 2B | 2007 | Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico |
| Willie Collazo | RP | 2007 | Carolina |
| Alay Soler | SP | 2006 | Pinar Del Rio, Cuba |
| Eli Marrero | LF | 2006 | Havana, Cuba |
| Geremi Gonzalez | RP | 2006 | Maracaibo, Venezuela |
| Jorge Julio | RP | 2006 | Caracas, Venezuela |
| Jose Lima | SP | 2006 | Santiago, Dominican Republic |
| Dae-Sung Koo | RP | 2005 | Dae Jeon, South Korea |
| Danny Graves | RP | 2005 | Saigon, South Vietnam |
| Felix Heredia | RP | 2005 | Barahona, Dominican Republic |
| Jose Offerman | 1B | 2005 | San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic |
| Jose Santiago | RP | 2005 | Fajardo, Puerto Rico |
| Juan Padilla | RP | 2005 | Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico |
| Kazuhisa Ishii | SP | 2005 | Tokyo, Japan |
| Manny Aybar | RP | 2005 | Bani, Dominican Republic |
| Shingo Takatsu | RP | 2005 | Hiroshima, Japan |
| Jose Parra | RP | 2004 | Jacagua, Dominican Republic |
| Karim Garcia | RF | 2004 | Ciudad Obregon, Mexico |
| Richard Hidalgo | RF | 2004 | Caracas, Venezuela |
| Wilson Delgado | SS | 2004 | San Cristobal, Dominican Republic |
| Edwin Almonte | RP | 2003 | Santiago, Dominican Republic |
| Graeme Lloyd | RP | 2003 | Geelong, Australia |
| Rey Sanchez | 2B | 2003 | Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico |
| Satoru Komiyama | RP | 2002 | Chiba, Japan |
| Alex Escobar | OF | 2001 | Valencia, Venezuela |
| Dicky Gonzalez | RP | 2001 | Bayamon, Puerto Rico |
| Melvin Mora | 3B | 1999 | Agua Negra, Venezuela |
| Octavio Dotel | RP | 1999 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Ralph Milliard | 2B | 1998 | Willemstad, Netherlands Antilles |
| Rigo Beltran | RP | 1998 | Tijuana, Mexico |
| Carlos R. Mendoza | LF | 1997 | Bolivar, Venezuela |
| Juan Acevedo | RP | 1997 | Juarez, Mexico |
| Takashi Kashiwada | RP | 1997 | Tokyo, Japan |
| Yorkis Perez | RP | 1997 | Bajos de Haina, Dominican Republic |
| Ricky Otero | CF | 1995 | Vega Baja, Puerto Rico |
| Juan F. Castillo | SP | 1994 | Caracas, Venezuela |
| Tito Navarro | SS | 1993 | Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico |
| Junior Noboa | SS | 1992 | Azua, Dominican Republic |
| Alejandro Pena | RP | 1990 | Cambiaso, Dominican Republic |
| Craig Shipley | 3B | 1989 | Parramatta, Australia |
| Julio Machado | RP | 1989 | San Carlos del Zulia, Venezuela |
| Manny Hernandez | RP | 1989 | La Romana, Dominican Republic |
| Junior Ortiz | C | 1984 | Humacao, Puerto Rico |
| Bruce Bochy | C | 1982 | Landes de Boussac, France |
| Jerry Morales | CF | 1980 | Yabucoa, Puerto Rico |
| Mario Ramirez | SS | 1980 | Yauco, Puerto Rico |
| Willie Montanez | 1B | 1978 | Catano, Puerto Rico |
Birthplaces from ESPN. Every season since 1876 is on file. A season split between two clubs is filed as one combined line and counts for neither.