Alright, so I got curious the other day about who actually owns the New York Mets. You hear names thrown around, especially when big changes happen, but I wanted to nail down the specifics for myself. It wasn’t a big research project or anything, just me poking around a bit because, well, I like knowing who’s pulling the strings, you know?
So, I sat down, figured I’d spend a few minutes on it. First thing I did was just a basic search, something like “who owns the mets”. Pretty straightforward.
The name that popped up right away, everywhere, was Steve Cohen. That name rang a bell. I remembered hearing about him taking over not too long ago.
The Main Guy Now
Turns out, Steve Cohen is the man. He bought the majority stake in the team back in late 2020, I think it was. The articles I glanced at mentioned he’s a hedge fund billionaire. Makes sense, you need deep pockets for a team like the Mets.
It seems like he became the principal owner, holding something like 95% or even more of the team. That’s a big chunk, basically giving him full control.
What About Before?
Before Cohen stepped in, the team was primarily owned by the Wilpon family for a long time. Fred Wilpon and Saul Katz were the names usually associated with the ownership group. I remember lots of talk over the years about how they ran things, sometimes good, sometimes… well, fans always have opinions, right?
So, the shift to Cohen was a pretty significant change from that long-standing ownership.
My Takeaway
It was a quick look-up, nothing too intense. But here’s what stuck with me:
- Steve Cohen is the current majority owner and chairman. He calls the shots now.
- He bought the team from the Wilpon family, who had owned it for decades.
- It seems like a very different era for the team under this new ownership.
So yeah, that was my little dive into the Mets ownership. Didn’t take long, but it’s good to have a clear picture. Now when I hear stuff about the team’s direction or spending, I know who’s ultimately behind it. Just satisfying my own curiosity, really.
