On May 6, 1983, the top overall pick in the draft three years earlier arrived at Shea Stadium for his major league debut.

Darryl Strawberry was 21 years old and just beginning a celebrated Mets career that would include a World Series title, but ultimately was compromised by drugs and alcohol.

Now a minister who travels the country spreading his faith and speaking about the evils of drugs and addiction, Strawberry is still an occasional visitor to the ballpark.

The former slugger — somewhat incredulous he is about to mark the 40th anniversary of his arrival to the major leagues — spoke to Post Sports+ this week.