As an unabashed Mets fan I’ll read anything about the team. Of course, this non-discriminatory policy can lead to some time-wasting clunkers.
On the other hand, there are some time-wasters that can be lots of fun (you’re reading this, 
after all). Mets by the Numbers: A Complete Team History of the Amazin’ Mets by Uniform Number (Skyhorse Publishing), a collaboration by Jon Springer and Matt Silverman, falls into this category. With an eye for detail that borders on the anal, they have put together this fascinating and entertaining collection as he explores the team’s history through a study of every players uniform number.
Among the bits of minutiae, he includes how many Mets wore each number; who did the numeral the most proud and who was a bottom-feeder. The authors also take the time to toss in all sorts on numerology, such as which position total stats per numeral). In his tenure with the team from 1989-94, Jeff McKnight set the franchise career mark for most uniform numbers (five).
The book is a natural extension of Springer’s Web site of the same name and promises to be a great companion during those interminable rain delays or pitching changes.
is available on Amazon.com,
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