David Wright

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David Allen Wright

Bats Right, Throws Right
Height 6' 0", Weight 200 lb.

Debut July 21, 2004
Born December 20, 1982 in Norfolk, VA USA

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2005 saw David Wright play his first complete season at the major league level after a successful and short minor league career in the New York Mets system. To say the least, it was a huge success. In 575 AB, David compiled 102 RBI's, 99 runs scored, while hitting for a .911 OPS. Add on his 17 SB, and David had himself a monster first full campaign. If his season had one dark spot, it would have to be defensively. At third base, David was spectacular at times, but also inconsistent at others. While he has been an above average fielder his entire career, he seemed to take some steps backwards in 2005 to the tune of 24 errors. However any shortcomings David may have had defensively this year were more than made up for by his bat, becoming the first Met since Mike Piazza in 2000 to hit for 100+ RBIs.

At this early stage in his career, David is already being projected as possibly the best New York Mets positional player of all time, and is viewed by many people across the league as a young Scott Rolen. Mets officials and fans alike look forward to Wright batting and playing third for many years to come.