THE 84TH MLB ALL-STAR GAME JULY 16, 2013 AT CITI FIELD • Major League Baseball and the New York Mets will hold the 2013 All-Star Game at Citi Field on July 16, 2013. The 2013 All-Star Game will be the 84th Midsummer Classic. • It will mark just the second time that the Mets have hosted the All- Star Game, having also done so at Shea Stadium in 1964. • It will mark the first time that Citi Field has played host to the All- Star Game, and it will be the ninth Midsummer Classic in New York City (Polo Grounds, 1934 and 1942; Yankee Stadium, 1939, 1960, 1977, 2008; Ebbets Field, 1949; and Shea Stadium, 1964). New York’s nine All-Star Games is the most of any host city, ahead of Chicago, which ranks second with seven Midsummer Classics. • The 1964 Midsummer Classic was held on July 7th, with the host National League capturing a 7-4 come-from-behind victory over the American League. The game featured 21 Hall of Famers, including Hank Aaron, Roberto Clemente, Harmon Killebrew, Juan Marichal and Willie Mays. The A.L. struck first with a run in the first inning on an RBI-single from Killebrew. Chicago Cubs outfielder Billy Williams led off the fourth inning with a home run to tie the game 1-1, and three batters later, Cardinals third baseman Ken Boyer hit a solo blast to give the N.L. a 2-1 lead. Boyer’s Cardinal teammate Dick Groat extended the lead to 3-1 with his RBI-double in the fifth inning before Baltimore’s Brooks Robinson tripled home two runs in the top of the sixth to once again tie the game at 3-3. Angels shortstop Jim Fregosi put the A.L. back on top in the seventh with a sacrifice fly, and the game remained 4-3 until the bottom of the ninth, when Willie Mays scored following a single by his Giants teammate Orlando Cepeda. With two outs and runners on first and second, Philadelphia Phillies outfielder John Callison hit a walk-off three-run homer to give the N.L. its sixth win in seven decisions and knot the all-time series at 17 each. The home run by Callison, who was selected the game’s MVP, represents the last walk-off homer in All-Star Game history. JULY 7, 1964 (THE 35TH ASG) AL 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 4 9 1 NL 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 4 7 8 0 AL – Chance, Wyatt (4), Pascual (5), RADATZ (7). NL – Drysdale, Bunning (4), Short (6), Farrell (7), MARICHAL (9). HR – Williams, Boyer, Callison. W – Marichal. L – Radatz. A – 50,850 TOG – 2 hours, 37 minutes • The Mets have had 107 All-Star selections in franchise history and have had four managers lead an N.L. squad (Gil Hodges, 1970; Yogi Berra, 1974; Davey Johnson, 1987; and Bobby Valentine, 2001). • The Mets have had two pitchers start an All-Star Game (three times overall): Hall of Famer Tom Seaver in 1970 at Cincinnati; and Dwight Gooden in 1986 at Houston and 1988 at Cincinnati. • Gooden is the youngest player to ever participate in an All-Star Game at 19 years, seven months and 24 days in 1984 at San Francisco. Two years later, Gooden became the youngest starting pitcher in an All-Star Game at 21 years, seven months and 30 days in the 1986 Midsummer Classic. • Left-handed pitcher Jon Matlack is the only Mets player to be named All-Star Game MVP when he was selected the co- winner along with Chicago Cubs third baseman Bill Madlock at the 1975 Midsummer Classic in Milwaukee. Matlack earned the victory after tossing 2.0 scoreless innings with four strikeouts. NEW YORK METS ALL-TIME ALL-STAR GAME SELECTIONS 1962 – Richie Ashburn, OF. 1987 – Gary Carter*, C; Sid Fernandez, LHP; 1963 – Duke Snider, OF. Keith Hernandez, 1B; Darryl Strawberry, OF; 1964 – Ron Hunt*, 2B. Davey Johnson, Manager. 1965 – Ed Kranepool, 1B. 1988 – Gary Carter*, C; David Cone, RHP; 1966 – Ron Hunt, 2B. Dwight Gooden*, RHP; Darryl Strawberry*, OF. 1967 – Tom Seaver, RHP. 1989 – Howard Johnson*, 3B; Darryl Strawberry+, OF. 1968 – Jerry Grote*, C; Jerry Koosman, LHP; 1990 – John Franco, LHP; Darryl Strawberry, OF; Tom Seaver, RHP. Frank Viola, LHP. 1969 – Cleon Jones*, OF; Jerry Koosman, LHP; 1991 – Howard Johnson, 3B; Frank Viola, LHP. Tom Seaver, RHP. 1992 – David Cone, RHP. 1970 – Bud Harrelson*, SS; Tom Seaver, RHP; 1993 – Bobby Bonilla, OF. Gil Hodges, Manager. 1994 – Bret Saberhagen, RHP. 1971 – Bud Harrelson, SS; Tom Seaver*, RHP. 1995 – Bobby Bonilla, OF. 1972 – Willie Mays*, OF; Tug McGraw, LHP; 1996 – Todd Hundley, C; Lance Johnson, OF. Tom Seaver, RHP. 1997 – Todd Hundley, C; Bobby Jones, RHP. 1973 – Willie Mays, OF; Tom Seaver, RHP. 1998 – Mike Piazza*, C; Rick Reed, RHP. 1974 – Jerry Grote, C; Jon Matlack, LHP; 1999 – Mike Piazza*, C. Yogi Berra, Manager. 2000 – Edgardo Alfonzo, 2B; Al Leiter, LHP; 1975 – Jon Matlack, LHP; Tom Seaver, RHP. Mike Piazza+, C. 1976 – Dave Kingman*, OF; Jon Matlack, LHP; 2001 – Mike Piazza*, C; Rick Reed, RHP; Tom Seaver, RHP. Bobby Valentine, Manager. 1977 – John Stearns, C. 2002 – Mike Piazza*, C. 1978 – Pat Zachry, RHP. 2003 – Armando Benitez, RHP. 1979 – Lee Mazzilli, OF; John Stearns, C. 2004 – Tom Glavine, LHP; Mike Piazza*, C. 1980 – John Stearns, C. 2005 – Carlos Beltran*, OF; Pedro Martinez, RHP; 1981 – Joel Youngblood, OF. Mike Piazza*, C. 1982 – John Stearns, C. 2006 – Carlos Beltran*, OF; Jose Reyes+, SS; 1983 – Jesse Orosco, LHP. David Wright*, 3B; Paul Lo Duca*, C; 1984 – Dwight Gooden, RHP; Keith Hernandez, 1B; Tom Glavine, LHP; Pedro Martinez, RHP. Jesse Orosco, LHP; Darryl Strawberry*, OF. 2007 – Carlos Beltran*, OF; Jose Reyes*, SS; 1985 – Gary Carter+, C; Ron Darling, RHP; David Wright*, 3B; Billy Wagner, LHP. Dwight Gooden, RHP; Darryl Strawberry*, OF. 2008 – David Wright, 3B; Billy Wagner, LHP. 1986 – Gary Carter*, C; Sid Fernandez, LHP; 2009 – David Wright*, 3B; Francisco Rodriguez, RHP; Dwight Gooden*, RHP; Keith Hernandez*, 1B; Johan Santana, LHP; Carlos Beltran+, OF. Darryl Strawberry*, OF. 2010 – David Wright*, 3B; Jose Reyes+, SS. 2011 – Carlos Beltran†, DH; Jose Reyes*+, SS. * - Selected as starter † - Started, but not elected. +Injured, did not play THE 84TH MLB ALL-STAR GAME MEDIA COVERAGE AND THE ALL-STAR GAME’S ECONOMIC IMPACT The 2011 All-Star Game in Phoenix was covered by approximately 2,000 writers, broadcasters and photographers who provided worldwide coverage of the jewel event. The 82nd All-Star Game was viewed by 34.9 million viewers and ranks as FOX’s most-watched primetime telecast of the summer. As has been the case since its television debut more than 50 years ago, the Major League Baseball All-Star Game ranks as by far the highest-rated All- Star event in sports. In addition, the State Farm Home Run Derby delivered a 4.7 HH rating and an average of 6.7 million viewers, up +2% and +4%, respectively over the 2010 event in Anaheim. MLB International’s transmission of the All-Star Game was televised around the world by 47 broadcast outlets to more than 200 countries and in 14 languages. The economic impact of recent All-Star Games on its host cities and communities has been as follows: YEAR HOST CITY ECONOMIC IMPACT 2012 Kansas City Estimated $60 million 2011 Phoenix $67 million 2010 Anaheim $85 million 2009 St. Louis $60 million 2008 New York $148.4 million 2007 San Francisco $65 million 2006 Pittsburgh $52.3 million 2005 Detroit $52.2 million 2004 Houston $65 million 2003 Chicago $60 million 2002 Milwaukee $50 million 2001 Seattle $50 million 2000 Atlanta $49 million 1999 Boston $65 million 1998 Denver $40.5 million 1997 Cleveland $37.6 million 1996 Philadelphia $55.9 million THE 84TH MLB ALL-STAR GAME CITI FIELD Hosted its first Major League Baseball regular season game on April 13, 2009 when the Mets hosted the San Diego Padres. Officially opened on March 29, 2009 when St. John’s University took on Georgetown University. Former Mets reliever and St. John’s alumnus John Franco threw out the first pitch prior to the contest. In 2009, the stadium hosted a series of three sold-out Paul McCartney concerts on July 17th, 18th and 21st. In 2010, Dave Matthews Band played two concerts at Citi Field on July 16th and 17th. The field has also been the host of two international soccer matches: on June 7, 2011 between Ecuador and Greece; and on July 26, 2011 between the Italian soccer team Juventus F.C. and the Mexican team Club America. THE 84TH MLB ALL-STAR GAME MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL’S ALL-STAR SUMMER LEAVES LASTING LEGACY ON HOST COMMUNITIES Major League Baseball will host a series of community and charitable initiatives and projects leading up to the 83rd MLB All-Star Game that will leave a legacy benefiting Greater Kansas City and beyond. This MLB All-Star Summer community effort will complement the midsummer celebration of Baseball and the Kansas City Royals, impact the lives of underserved youth and local veterans, support cancer research, highlight the importance of environmental consciousness and honor the history of Negro Leagues Baseball. $3.5 MILLION DONATION TO LOCAL AND NATIONAL CHARITIES MLB and the Royals plan to donate more than $3.5 million through MLB Charities and Royals Charities, with funds raised from Gatorade All-Star Workout Day on Monday, July 9th, to MLB All-Star projects in the Greater Kansas City area and national charitable initiatives. MLB ALL-STAR SUMMER LASTING LEGACY SUPPORT 2012 MLB All-Star Summer activities will support charitable organizations and initiatives including Stand Up To Cancer, Prostate Cancer Foundation, Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI), Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Make-A-Wish Foundation, among others.