Jack Aker - His New York Mets Career 1974

Jack Aker was a journeyman pitcher who pitched for the Kansas City A's (1964-68), Seattle Pilots (1969), New York Yankees (1969-1972), Chicago Cubs (1972-1973) and Atlanta Braves (1974). The Mets purchased him from the Braves on June 14, 1974 and he would pitch in 24 games for the Mets in 1974 all out of the bullpen.

Aker made his Mets debut on June 16, 1974 pitching one inning of relief against the Los Angeles Dodgers allowing 1 run and 1 hit in a game the Mets would lose 7-1.

Jack Aker won his first game as a Met on June 24th against the Chicago Cubs pitching two innings of scoreless relief as the Mets defeated the Cubs by a score of 5 to 4.

Jack Aker finished the season with the Mets with a 2 and 1 record along with 2 saves and a 3.48 ERA. The Mets released him following the season ending his playing career.

But Jack Aker stayed a member of the Mets organization managing in their minor league system with the Visalia Mets in 1975, Lynchburg Mets 1976-1980 and with the Tidewater Tides in 1981 and 1982.

Jack Aker wore number 22 with the Met

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