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New York Mets: Top 5 Reasons to eventually retire David Wright’s Number

By John Carroll Jr.

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 15: David Wright of the New York Mets looks on during their game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Citi Field on April 15, 2018 in New York City. All players are wearing #42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 15: David Wright of the New York Mets looks on during their game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Citi Field on April 15, 2018 in New York City. All players are wearing #42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /
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KANSAS CITY, MO – JULY 10: National League All-Star David Wright #5 of the New York Mets throws the ball during batting practice before the 83rd MLB All-Star Game at Kauffman Stadium on July 10, 2012 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO – JULY 10: National League All-Star David Wright #5 of the New York Mets throws the ball during batting practice before the 83rd MLB All-Star Game at Kauffman Stadium on July 10, 2012 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images) /

It might seem obvious but it is important. David Wright was a really good baseball player for while. That alone is something to consider.

All else aside, the Mets should retire David Wright’s number when he retires soon because he is one of the best third basemen ever, just in general.

If not for injuries, he would likely have surpassed a lot of stats and numbers held by the all-time greats at his position.

But he still has done the following things, which are not too shabby for a player whose back was taken away from him:

  • 7x All-Star
  • 2 Gold Gloves
  • 2 Silver Sluggers
  • A 30-30 season in 2007
  • Mets captain
  • 242 career home runs
  • Over 1,700 career hits
  • Over 900 career RBIs
  • Career .296 hitter

All those numbers might not look elite at first glance but when you consider how he has had full seasons taken away from him, its fair to give him a few more in each category. Then it gets impressive.

David Wright, in his prime, was unbelievable. It has a lot to do with the Mets but he was just good. It just happens to be that he is a Met.

David Wright is a great baseball player whose accomplishments have to be what aspiring players are dreaming about.

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