CORAL GABLES, Fla. — He played in the Subway Series as a hitter, and viewed the World Series as a FOX analyst, giving Alex Rodriguez a most unique view of the Mets’ pitching staff.

And he’s very impressed by the Mets’ young thunder: Matt Harvey, Jacob deGrom, Noah Syndergaard and Steven Matz — not to mention Zack Wheeler, who he never has faced and who is expected to return from Tommy John surgery in June.

“They got it all rolling right now,’’ the Yankees designated hitter told The Post on Tuesday. “I grew up watching the ’86, ’87 Mets and this staff reminds me of that staff.’’

That’s quite the Doc and Co. compliment.

“What makes them so good is they have the ability to throw in the mid-90s and blow you away with a fastball, but they can also pitch. They can locate and they are all good athletes and they can all hit and they can bunt,’’ Rodriguez said. “It’s phenomenal. And the combination of age and talent, the Mets have something special.’’

As a hitter, what can you do when you face the Mets’ staff?

“You go to church on Sunday and light up a couple of candles,” he said. “Once you are in the game, though, you are just competing. You want to face the best. But overall it’s great to see a collection of that type of talent with a great attitude, good team guys. They came up together and that’s powerful.’’

Rodriguez has built a friendship with Harvey, often running into him in New York.

“What I like best about Matt is his skill and his ability to want to compete every night,’’ Rodriguez said.

Rodriguez also called the re-signing of Yoenis Cespedes a “terrific move.”

“What he can do for a lineup is unbelievable. He’s one of the best power hitters in the game,” Rodriguez said. “He makes that lineup whole. Just a great signing for the Mets.’’

As much as A-Rod likes the Mets’ moves, he’s also a fan of what one of their division rivals did. Rodriguez lauded Barry Bonds, hired by the Marlins as their hitting coach.

“There’s no better hitter‎,’’ said Rodriguez, who sought Bonds’ advice last winter and traveled to California to work with him. “I learned so much about simplifying my swing from him. He’s a great teacher.’’