Syracuse Mets

Syracuse Mets
Syracuse Mets
Founded in 1934 ; Syracuse, New York ;
Minor league affiliations
Class	Triple-A (1961–present)
Previous classes	Class A (1956–1957); Triple-A (1946–1955); Double-A (1934–1945);
League	International League (2022–present)
Division	East Division
Previous leagues	Triple-A East (2021); International League (1961–2020); Eastern League (1956–1957); International League (1934–1955);
Major league affiliations
Team	New York Mets (2019–present)
Previous teams	Washington Nationals (2009–2018); Toronto Blue Jays (1978–2008); New York Yankees (1967–1977); Detroit Tigers (1963–1966); New York Mets/Washington Senators (1962); Minnesota Twins (1961); Detroit Tigers (1956–1957); Philadelphia Phillies (1954–1955); Cincinnati Reds (1942–1950); Pittsburgh Pirates (1940); Cincinnati Reds (1937–1938); Boston Red Sox (1934–1936);
Minor league titles
League titles (8)	1935; 1942; 1943; 1947; 1954; 1969; 1970; 1976;
Division titles (2)	1989; 2014;
Wild card berths (1)	1998;
Team data
Name	Syracuse Mets (2019–present)
Previous names	Syracuse Chiefs (2007–2018); Syracuse SkyChiefs (1997–2006); Syracuse Chiefs (1934–1996);
Colors	Blue, orange, white;
Mascot	Scooch
Ballpark	NBT Bank Stadium (1997–present)
Previous parks	MacArthur Stadium (1934–1957, 1961–1996)
Owner(s)/; Operator(s)	New York Mets
General manager	Jason Smorol
Manager	Dick Scott

The Syracuse Mets are a Minor League Baseball team of the International League and the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets. They are located in Syracuse, New York, and play their home games at NBT Bank Stadium, which opened in 1997 and has a seating capacity of 10,815.^[4] The Mets are named for their major league affiliate and owner, the New York Mets.

Throughout most of its existence, from 1934 to 1996 and again from 2007 to 2018, the team was known as the Syracuse Chiefs, while from 1997 to 2006 it was known as the Syracuse SkyChiefs. The club was rebranded as the Syracuse Mets in October 2018.^[5]

^ Previously known as Alliance Bank Stadium (2005–2013) and P&C Stadium (1997–2005)
^ Spedden, Zach (July 12, 2018). "Syracuse Chiefs to Rebrand in 2019". Ballpark Digest. August Publications. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
^ O'Brien, John (October 8, 2013). "Syracuse Chiefs, in deep financial hole, hire new general manager". Syracuse.com. Retrieved October 8, 2013.
^ "2011 Syracuse Chiefs Media Guide". Syracuse Chiefs. April 2, 2011. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
^ "Goodbye, Chiefs: Syracuse's baseball team is now the Mets". Syracuse.com. Retrieved October 16, 2018.

[1] Previously known as Alliance Bank Stadium (2005–2013) and P&C Stadium (1997–2005)

[Rebrand-2] Spedden, Zach (July 12, 2018). "Syracuse Chiefs to Rebrand in 2019". Ballpark Digest. August Publications. Retrieved August 18, 2018.

[ps20131008-3] O'Brien, John (October 8, 2013). "Syracuse Chiefs, in deep financial hole, hire new general manager". Syracuse.com. Retrieved October 8, 2013.

[4] "2011 Syracuse Chiefs Media Guide". Syracuse Chiefs. April 2, 2011. Retrieved August 20, 2018.

[5] "Goodbye, Chiefs: Syracuse's baseball team is now the Mets". Syracuse.com. Retrieved October 16, 2018.

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