 First baseman Donn Clendenon was named the series' most valuable player on the strength of his .357 batting average, three home runs, and four runs batted in.On Saturday, August 22, 2009, many of the surviving members of the 1969 championship team reunited at the New York Mets' present park, Citi Field.The 1969 New York Mets held spring training at Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg, Florida, for the 8th season.