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David Wright

American former professional baseball player · United States · On the map · Athletes · Born 1982 · age 43

David Allen Wright is an American former professional baseball third baseman who spent his entire 14-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the New York Mets. Chosen by the Mets in the 2001 MLB draft, he made his MLB debut on July 21, 2004 at Shea Stadium. Internationally, Wright represented the United States.

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2025New York Mets Hall of FameAward2007Rawlings Gold Glove AwardAwardSilver Slugger AwardAward2006Major League Baseball All-StarAward1982Born20 December 1982

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New York Mets2004-2018

Awards

New York Mets Hall of Fame2025
Rawlings Gold Glove Award2007
Silver Slugger Award2007
Major League Baseball All-Star2006

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Wright was nicknamed "Captain America" after his performance in the 2013 World Baseball Classic where he led the tournament with 10 RBI and a .438 batting average and was named to the All-World Baseball Classic Team.

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Born 1982 · age 43

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