Players who played for the New York Mets and Texas Rangers
103 players
103 players have played for both the New York Mets and the Texas Rangers. Bud Harrelson spent the most seasons with the two: 13 with the New York Mets and 1 with the Texas Rangers. On a roster now: Jacob deGrom, Brandon Nimmo, Marcus Semien, Max Scherzer, and Trevor Williams. Every season since 1876 is on file.
| Player | Pos | NYM | TEX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bud Harrelson | SS | 1965–1977 · 13 seasons | 1980 · 1 season |
| Jacob deGrom | SP | 2014–2022 · 9 seasons | 2023–2026 · 4 seasons |
| Jon Matlack | RP | 1971–1977 · 7 seasons | 1978–1983 · 6 seasons |
| Brandon Nimmo | RF | 2016–2025 · 10 seasons | 2026 · 1 season |
| Darren Oliver | RP | 2006 · 1 season | 1993–2011 · 9 seasons |
| Nolan Ryan | SP | 1966–1971 · 5 seasons | 1989–1993 · 5 seasons |
| Rusty Staub | CF | 1972–1985 · 9 seasons | 1980 · 1 season |
| Kevin Elster | SS | 1986–1992 · 7 seasons | 1996–1998 · 2 seasons |
| Robinson Chirinos | C | 2020 · 1 season | 2013–2020 · 7 seasons |
| Carlos Ivan Beltran | OF | 2005–2011 · 7 seasons | 2016 · 1 season |
| Frank Francisco | RP | 2012–2013 · 2 seasons | 2004–2010 · 6 seasons |
| R.A. Dickey | SP | 2010–2012 · 3 seasons | 2001–2006 · 5 seasons |
| Mike Jorgensen | 1B | 1968–1982 · 6 seasons | 1978–1979 · 2 seasons |
| Lenny Randle | DH | 1977–1978 · 2 seasons | 1971–1976 · 6 seasons |
| Tom Grieve | — | 1978 · 1 season | 1970–1977 · 7 seasons |
| Tommy Hunter | RP | 2021–2023 · 3 seasons | 2008–2011 · 4 seasons |
| Dillon Gee | RP | 2010–2015 · 6 seasons | 2017 · 1 season |
| Julio Franco | 1B | 2006–2007 · 2 seasons | 1989–1993 · 5 seasons |
| Alex Claudio | RP | 2022 · 1 season | 2014–2018 · 5 seasons |
| Rafael Montero | RP | 2014–2017 · 4 seasons | 2019–2020 · 2 seasons |
| Frank Catalanotto | LF | 2010 · 1 season | 2000–2008 · 5 seasons |
| Brian Bohanon | SP | 1997 · 1 season | 1990–1994 · 5 seasons |
| Elliott Maddox | 3B | 1978–1980 · 3 seasons | 1971–1973 · 3 seasons |
| Marcus Semien | 2B | 2026 · 1 season | 2022–2025 · 4 seasons |
| Jake Diekman | RP | 2024 · 1 season | 2015–2018 · 4 seasons |
| Kevin Plawecki | C | 2015–2018 · 4 seasons | 2022 · 1 season |
| Taylor Teagarden | C | 2014 · 1 season | 2008–2011 · 4 seasons |
| Joaquin Arias | SS | 2010 · 1 season | 2006–2010 · 4 seasons |
| Chan Ho Park | RP | 2007 · 1 season | 2002–2005 · 4 seasons |
| Rick Reed | SP | 1997–2000 · 4 seasons | 1994 · 1 season |
| Roger McDowell | RP | 1985–1988 · 4 seasons | 1995 · 1 season |
| Del Unser | 1B | 1975 · 1 season | 1968–1971 · 4 seasons |
| Travis Jankowski | CF | 2022–2025 · 2 seasons | 2023–2024 · 2 seasons |
| Max Scherzer | SP | 2022–2023 · 2 seasons | 2023–2024 · 2 seasons |
| Todd Frazier | 3B | 2018–2020 · 3 seasons | 2020 · 1 season |
| Asdrubal Cabrera | 3B | 2016–2018 · 3 seasons | 2019 · 1 season |
| Carlos Gomez | RF | 2007–2019 · 2 seasons | 2016–2017 · 2 seasons |
| Bartolo Colon | SP | 2014–2016 · 3 seasons | 2018 · 1 season |
| Omar Quintanilla | SS | 2012–2014 · 3 seasons | 2011 · 1 season |
| Marlon Byrd | RF | 2013 · 1 season | 2007–2009 · 3 seasons |
| Chris Young | SP | 2011–2012 · 2 seasons | 2004–2005 · 2 seasons |
| Darren O'Day | RP | 2009 · 1 season | 2009–2011 · 3 seasons |
| Endy Chavez | RF | 2006–2008 · 3 seasons | 2011 · 1 season |
| Fernando Tatis | 1B | 2008–2010 · 3 seasons | 1997 · 1 season |
| Gary Matthews Jr. | CF | 2010 · 1 season | 2004–2006 · 3 seasons |
| Rod Barajas | C | 2010 · 1 season | 2004–2006 · 3 seasons |
| Víctor Díaz | RF | 2004–2006 · 3 seasons | 2007 · 1 season |
| Todd Zeile | 1B | 2000–2004 · 3 seasons | 1999 · 1 season |
| Carl Everett | DH | 1995–1997 · 3 seasons | 2002 · 1 season |
| Dennis Cook | RP | 1998–2000 · 3 seasons | 1996 · 1 season |
| Eric Gunderson | RP | 1994 · 1 season | 1997–1999 · 3 seasons |
| Tim Leary | RP | 1981–1984 · 3 seasons | 1994 · 1 season |
| Greg A. Harris | RP | 1981 · 1 season | 1985–1987 · 3 seasons |
| Jim Fregosi | — | 1972 · 1 season | 1974–1976 · 3 seasons |
| Sam Haggerty | LF | 2019 · 1 season | 2025–2026 · 2 seasons |
| Wilmer Font | RP | 2019 · 1 season | 2012–2013 · 2 seasons |
| Adrian Gonzalez | 1B | 2018 · 1 season | 2004–2005 · 2 seasons |
| Juan Centeno | C | 2013–2014 · 2 seasons | 2018 · 1 season |
| Alex Cora | SS | 2009–2010 · 2 seasons | 2010 · 1 season |
| Jeff Francoeur | LF | 2009–2010 · 2 seasons | 2010 · 1 season |
| Kris Benson | SP | 2004–2005 · 2 seasons | 2009 · 1 season |
| Aaron Sele | RP | 2007 · 1 season | 1998–1999 · 2 seasons |
| Ricky Ledee | LF | 2006–2007 · 2 seasons | 2001 · 1 season |
| Pedro Astacio | SP | 2002–2003 · 2 seasons | 2005 · 1 season |
| Mike Bacsik Jr. | SP | 2002–2003 · 2 seasons | 2004 · 1 season |
| Darryl Hamilton | LF | 2000–2001 · 2 seasons | 1996 · 1 season |
| Pat Mahomes | RP | 1999–2000 · 2 seasons | 2001 · 1 season |
| Mark Clark | SP | 1996 · 1 season | 1999–2000 · 2 seasons |
| Barry Manuel | RP | 1997 · 1 season | 1991–1992 · 2 seasons |
| Calvin Schiraldi | RP | 1984–1985 · 2 seasons | 1991 · 1 season |
| Tom O'Malley | 3B | 1989–1990 · 2 seasons | 1987 · 1 season |
| Mike Cubbage | 3B | 1981 · 1 season | 1974–1975 · 2 seasons |
| Joe Grzenda | P | 1967 · 1 season | 1970–1971 · 2 seasons |
| Joe Hicks | — | 1963 · 1 season | 1961–1962 · 2 seasons |
| Carl Edwards Jr. | RP | 2026 · 1 season | 2025 · 1 season |
| Luis Garcia | RP | 2026 · 1 season | 2020 · 1 season |
| Trevor Williams | RP | 2022 · 1 season | 2026 · 1 season |
| Jose Urena | RP | 2025 · 1 season | 2024 · 1 season |
| Kevin Pillar | CF | 2021 · 1 season | 2025 · 1 season |
| Phil Maton | RP | 2024 · 1 season | 2025 · 1 season |
| David Robertson | RP | 2023 · 1 season | 2024 · 1 season |
| Matt Festa | RP | 2024 · 1 season | 2024 · 1 season |
| Dennis Santana | RP | 2023 · 1 season | 2022 · 1 season |
| Justin Ruggiano | RF | 2016 · 1 season | 2016 · 1 season |
| Andres Torres | LF | 2012 · 1 season | 2005 · 1 season |
| Luis A Hernández | SS | 2010 · 1 season | 2012 · 1 season |
| Desi Relaford | SS | 2001 · 1 season | 2007 · 1 season |
| James Baldwin | RP | 2004 · 1 season | 2005 · 1 season |
| Richard Hidalgo | RF | 2004 · 1 season | 2005 · 1 season |
| Scott Erickson | SP | 2004 · 1 season | 2004 · 1 season |
| Shane Spencer | LF | 2004 · 1 season | 2003 · 1 season |
| Rich Rodriguez | RP | 2000 · 1 season | 2002 · 1 season |
| Shawn Hare | RF | 1994 · 1 season | 1995 · 1 season |
| John Cangelosi | LF | 1994 · 1 season | 1992 · 1 season |
| Junior Ortiz | C | 1984 · 1 season | 1994 · 1 season |
| Ellis Valentine | DH | 1982 · 1 season | 1985 · 1 season |
| Tucker Ashford | 3B | 1983 · 1 season | 1980 · 1 season |
| Dan Boitano | RP | 1981 · 1 season | 1982 · 1 season |
| Gene Clines | — | 1975 · 1 season | 1976 · 1 season |
| Bill Sudakis | — | 1972 · 1 season | 1973 · 1 season |
| Joe Foy | — | 1970 · 1 season | 1971 · 1 season |
| Bill Denehy | P | 1967 · 1 season | 1968 · 1 season |
| Dallas Green | P | 1966 · 1 season | 1965 · 1 season |
Regular season, under every name each club has played as. A season split by a trade counts for both clubs where the game logs reach it (NBA from 1993-94, NFL 1994, NHL 1996, MLB 2001). Longest stay with the two first.