Since that season, he's had a combined record of 25-53 for five different MLB teams including the Mets, along with having his name tarnished by the shared drug use with Skaggs, which would ultimately claim the young pitcher's life.
A mismatched uniform didn't stop him from paying his end of a bet. Now, the Central New York is a appearing all over ESPN and Barstool Sports, along with other national syndicated shows and media.
When you buy peanuts at a ballpark, you're supposed to buy Cracker Jacks, too. Entering 2022, there's a new face on the classic snack at New York ballparks.
If you come out to 'Meet the 2022 Syracuse Mets' on Opening Day this year, you'll also have a chance to meet a legend from storybook 1986 Amazin' Mets.
Turk Wendell isn't a "big city" kind of guy. From growing up in Massachusetts' Norman Rockwellsque Berkshires Mountains, to currently residing in deer hunting heaven Iowa, Wendell squeezed in 11 MLB seasons - parts of five of those seasons pitching in New York City.
Whether you're in the stadium or watching at home, you'll soon see many, many more fans at Mets and Yankees home games. Here's what Gov. Cuomo outlined Wednesday.
Other football stars have tried baseball and vice versa, but could we see Tim Tebow in Syracuse Chiefs Triple-A ball before he heads to the Mets Majors?