The New York Mets belong to the National League (NL) in Major League Baseball (MLB). They were formed to replace the gap caused by the departures of the Brooklyn Dodgers to Los Angeles and the New York Giants to San Francisco. Formed in 1962, the New York Mets became the National League (NL) rival of their American League (AL) member, the New York Yankees. The team presently used Citi Field as their home ground during games.
The New York Mets have had varying successes in their quest for titles since their formation. They have become World Series champions twice and also won the National League Championship Series (NLCS) five times. Additionally, they have also gone on to win the National League Division Series (NLDS) nine times so far. The New York Mets are notable for their blue, white, and orange colored jerseys during their games. Their mascots, Mr. Met and Mrs. Met have also become popular with the team's fans.
Who owns the New York Mets?
Steven A. Cohen better known as Steve Cohen has been the principal of the New York Mets, a Major League Baseball franchise, since 2020 as per Forbes. He is the owner, chairman, and CEO of the team as per the MLB official site. He is notable for formerly running SAC Capital, which was one of the most well-known hedge funds. Unfortunately, the firm underwent several investigations by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm was found guilty of insider trading charges in 2013. Steve Cohen himself had to pay $1.8 billion in penalties as per Forbes.
As of October 2024, Steve Cohen oversees Point72 Asset Management, a hedge fund firm worth $35 billion as per Forbes. The firm has been the manager of outside capital since 2018. He also purchased the New York Mets in 2020 for $2.4 billion. Notably, this is the highest sale price ever for a team in the MLB. His net worth is $21.3 billion as of October 2024 as per Forbes.
New York Mets Valuation
The New York Mets have a net worth of $3 billion as of March 2024 as per Forbes. This includes their sports value of $688 million, market value of $1,219 million, stadium value of $700 million, and brand value of $392 million.
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List of New York Mets owners
Here is the list of all owners of the New York Mets throughout its history:
| Owner(s) | Years of Ownership |
| Joan Whitney Payson | 1962–1975 |
| Charles Shipman Payson | 1975–1980 |
| Doubleday & Co. | 1980–1986 |
| Nelson Doubleday Jr. & Fred Wilpon | 1986–2002 |
| Sterling Equities | 2002–2020 |
| Steven A. Cohen | 2020–present |
FAQ's On New York Mets Owner
A. The New York Mets were founded in 1962.
A. The New York Mets play at Citi Field in Flushing, Queens, New York, which opened in 2009.
A. The New York Mets have won two World Series titles, in 1969 and 1986.
A. The New York Mets' team colors are blue, orange, and white.
A. Carlos Mendoza is the manager of the New York Mets as of 2024.
