3 underrated Mets player performances in the World Series

The New York Mets have had some exciting World Series appearances over the years. The 1969, 1986, and 2000 World Series provided a lot of memorable performances, plays that will be talked about for generations, and even plenty of drama.

But while all of that stuff that happened is often talked about, it’s some other things, performances, that are overshadowed by the more glamorous of details. These three performances shouldn't be overlooked.

1) Nolan Ryan's performance for the Mets in the 1969 World Series is often forgotten

As great and as domineering as he was, Nolan Ryan appeared in only one World Series his entire career…and that was in 1969 as a member of the New York Mets. His performances in the 1969 post season were quite amazing.

In the NLCS he realized Gary Gentry early on in Game 3 and shut down the powerful Braves lineup. He duplicated that feat, again relieving Gentry in Game 3 of the World Series.

The Orioles had a very formidable lineup. And they had beaten Tom Seaver in Game 1, while Jerry Koosman helped even the Series with a solid performance in Game 2. But Gentry, while he was more effective than he had been in the NLCS, was getting tagged. If not for Tommie Agee’s amazing catches in centerfield, the game would have been out of reach.

Ryan, for the second time, came in to shut down an offensive powerhouse. Had he not been able to do that, and had the Orioles been able to grab the Series lead, things could have gone in a much different direction. Gil Hodges decision to rely on Ryan proved to be an unnoticed pivotal point in Mets history.