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

David Wright was officially named the captain of the New York Mets in the 2013 season. That title is not given out like candy, it genuinely means something.

David Wright is still officially the Mets’ team captain. That will be with him until his official retirement.

So, that title is not something a lot of previous Mets players in history can call themselves. There is an elite of ones who can.

The other players include Keith Hernandez, Gary Carter, and John Franco. That is it. Just those players who have all won pennants with the Mets. Including Wright.

However, Wright has spent the longest amount with the team, and by far the most recent stretch of seasons.

Aside from being a rare team captain (something they had not since 2004 until him) Wright leads the Mets in all time stats for way too many categories to list here.

He is an all-time Mets great and has the title to prove it.

So, New York Mets, I know you do not retire numbers a lot. That is a beautiful thing. Having the blue and orange retire a player’s number actually means something.

David Wright needs to be next. The Mets need to retire his number 5 a few years after he retires. I can almost guarantee Citi Field will be packed to the max whenever that night is too.

Thanks for everything David Wright. You are not done officially yet but with little hope of playing a massive role on this team, you have nothing left to prove!