The Mets sign their first player with major league experience when the team inks free-agent Ted Lepico. The 32 year-old middle infielder, who compiled .245 batting average playing with five teams during his ten-year career, will be cut by the expansion team during spring training.

On October 25, 1961 — The Mets sign their first player with major league experience when the team inks free-agent Ted Lepico. The 32 year-old middle infielder, who compiled .245 batting average playing with five teams during his ten-year career, will be cut by the expansion team during spring training.

 

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