Mets Haunted By ‘The 34th Curse’: 15-Year-Old Mystery Shocks Online Community

A Chilling Discovery

Baseball fans woke up today to a chilling revelation that has taken over online forums, TikTok threads, and sports talk shows: the New York Mets may be cursed. Not just any curse—but a specific, eerie mystery tied to the number 34. Dubbed “The 34th Curse”, this 15-year-old enigma is now being blamed for everything from on-field collapses to freak injuries and failed signings.

The conspiracy began innocently enough, with a viral Reddit post titled: “Has anyone else noticed what happens when a Met wears number 34?” Within hours, it had thousands of upvotes and sparked a frenzy of investigation among fans.

The Pattern Nobody Saw Coming

According to online sleuths, every player who has worn the number 34 for the Mets since 2009 has suffered a career-altering event.

Former All-Star pitcher Mike Pelfrey, who wore 34 from 2006–2012, began to mysteriously struggle after a promising start. Then came Noah Syndergaard, who adopted 34 during his rehab stint—only to suffer repeated setbacks that derailed what many believed was a Hall of Fame trajectory. More recently, a promising prospect who chose number 34 was abruptly sent down to the minors after a bizarre series of errors and injuries.

The common denominator? Number 34.

Social Media Explodes

Fans are posting timelines, injury reports, and eerie coincidences tied to the jersey number. One TikTok user compiled video highlights of every Mets player to wear 34 since 2009—with each clip fading to black at the moment their career went off course. The video now has over 2 million views.

“The evidence is overwhelming,” wrote one X (formerly Twitter) user. “It’s not just superstition—it’s history repeating itself.”

Former Players Weigh In

In a surprising twist, two former Mets who wore the number have now spoken out.

Mike Pelfrey told WFAN radio, “I don’t really believe in curses, but if you look at what happened to everyone who wore that number… it’s hard to ignore. It’s like the jersey carries weight.”

Another ex-player, speaking anonymously, went further: “There were whispers about it in the clubhouse. Guys didn’t want 34. Some thought it was just bad luck. Others joked about a ghost.”

The Forgotten Origin

Digging deeper, fans have now traced the so-called curse back to the tragic passing of Mets reliever Victor Zambrano’s father in 2008, shortly after Victor wore the number 34 during a turbulent season. Since then, no player wearing that jersey has completed a full healthy season with the Mets.

Some even claim strange occurrences have happened specifically on July 3rd and 4th—the dates nearest to “34”—including bizarre in-game injuries, lost leads, or critical errors.

Mets Organization Responds

As the story spirals out of control online, the Mets front office issued a brief statement:

“We are aware of the speculation surrounding number 34. While we respect fan enthusiasm and the rich folklore of baseball, we do not comment on superstitions. We support all our players equally.”

Still, insiders report that the jersey number is now being quietly avoided by players. Equipment staff allegedly referred to it as “the shelf warmer.”

Fans Demand Action

Fans are now petitioning the team to retire the number entirely or leave it permanently unworn, just like the Yankees did with number 8 or 42. Others want the team to “cleanse” the jersey, staging a ceremonial burning or bringing in a spiritual advisor.

“Call it crazy, but the Mets haven’t won anything major since this curse started,” one longtime fan posted. “At this point, we’ll try anything.”

What Happens Next

Whether it’s pure coincidence, mass hysteria, or a decades-old baseball curse come to life, “The 34th Curse” has already cemented itself as a permanent part of Mets lore. And until someone breaks the chain—or retires the number for good—it may continue to haunt the team’s every move.