The Syracuse Mets are a Minor League Baseball team that plays in the International League. They are the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets and are located in Syracuse, New York. Cheered on by their mascot, Scooch, the team's colors are blue, orange, and white, which are also the colors of their major league affiliate.
The Syracuse Mets play their home games at NBT Bank Stadium, which has a seating capacity of 10,815. The stadium opened in 1997 and is located on Tex Simone Drive, named after the team's founder and former GM, the late Anthony "Tex" Simone.
Throughout their history, the Syracuse Mets have had several notable achievements. The team has won five Governors' Cup championships, including back-to-back championships in 1942 and 1943. They have also had several notable players, including outfielder Shawn Green, who won the International League batting title and the International League Rookie of the Year Award in 1994.
The team was originally known as the Syracuse Chiefs from 1934 to 1996 and again from 2007 to 2018. From 1997 to 2006, they were known as the Syracuse SkyChiefs. The team was rebranded as the Syracuse Mets in October 2018, when the New York Mets purchased the team.
The Syracuse Mets have a long history of affiliations with major league teams. From 1978 to 2008, they were affiliated with the Toronto Blue Jays, and from 2008 to 2018, they were affiliated with the Washington Nationals. The team has had several notable players pass through their ranks on their way to the major leagues.
Overall, the Syracuse Mets have a rich history and have been a staple of the Syracuse community for many years. With their new affiliation with the New York Mets, the future looks bright for this storied franchise.
