Dwight Gooden

Former Prospect Retired
High Level
MLB
Years
1982-2000 (1984-2000)
Proper Name
Dwight Eugene Gooden
Nickname
Doc
Positions
P (485)
Height / Weight
6-3 / 210
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Birthdate
November 16,1964   Age:  61.204
High School
Hillsborough (Tampa,FL)
Drafted/Signed
MLB Debut
MLBAM ID
Retrosheet#
goodd001
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Uncle of Gary Sheffield   [1982] 1st Round Draft Pick (#5 overall) by the New York Mets   [1984] Topps All-Star Rookie   [1985] Opening day starter for the New York Mets   [1986] Opening day starter for the New York Mets ... World Series Champion with New York Mets   [1988] Opening day starter for the New York Mets   [1989] Opening day starter for the New York Mets   [1990] Opening day starter for the New York Mets   [1991] Opening day starter for the New York Mets   [1993] Opening day starter for the New York Mets   [1994] Opening day starter for the New York Mets   [1996] Pitched 2-0 no-hitter for New York Yankees vs Seattle Mariners on May 14,1996   [2010] Inducted into the New York Mets Hall of Fame   [2024] His #16 was retired by the Mets on April 14,2024
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198215June-RegNew York MetsYes1982-06-10PHSFLHillsborough (Tampa,FL)HSHShsPremiumPremiumCarlos Pascual 
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