Post-playing Career
From 1996-2002, Wilson served as the Mets' first base coach. In 2003, he managed the Rookie League Kingsport Mets team, and in 2005, Wilson managed the single-A Brooklyn Cyclones.
In 2011, Wilson returned to serve as the Mets' first base coach. Mookie served as the first base coach for the Mets. He was later replaced by Tom Goodwin.
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