1983 New York Mets season

The 1983 New York Mets season was the 22nd regular season for the Mets. They went 68–94 and finished in sixth place in the National League East. They were managed by George Bamberger and Frank Howard. They played home games at Shea Stadium.

Offseason

 * December 10, 1982: Mike Scott was traded by the Mets to the Houston Astros for Danny Heep.
 * December 16, 1982: Charlie Puleo, Lloyd McClendon, and Jason Felice (minors) were traded by the Mets to the Cincinnati Reds for Tom Seaver.
 * January 13, 1983: The Mets traded a player to be named later to the Boston Red Sox for Mike Torrez. The Mets completed the deal by sending Mike Davis (minors) to the Red Sox on February 15.

Regular season

 * May 6, 1983: Darryl Strawberry made his major league debut.

Opening Day starters

 * Bob Bailor
 * Hubie Brooks
 * George Foster
 * Brian Giles
 * Ron Hodges
 * Mike Howard
 * Dave Kingman
 * Tom Seaver
 * Mookie Wilson

Notable transactions

 * April 7, 1983: Clint Hurdle was signed as a free agent by the Mets.
 * June 6, 1983: 1983 Major League Baseball Draft
 * Stan Jefferson was drafted by the Mets in the 1st round (20th pick).
 * Matt Williams was drafted by the Mets in the 27th round, but did not sign.
 * June 15, 1983: Neil Allen and Rick Ownbey were traded by the Mets to the St. Louis Cardinals for Keith Hernandez.
 * July 22, 1983: Scott Dye (minors) was traded by the Mets to the Oakland Athletics for Kelvin Moore.

Starters by position
''Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in''

Other batters
''Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in''

Starting pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts

Other pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts

Relief pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts

Awards and honors
All-Star Game
 * Darryl Strawberry, Rookie of the Year
 * Keith Hernandez, Gold Glove
 * Jesse Orosco, Pitcher

Farm system
LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Tidewater, Lynchburg