David Wright
David Wright
David Allen Wrightis an American professional baseball third baseman who serves as captain for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball. He was drafted by the Mets in 2001 and made his major league debut in 2004...
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth20 December 1982
CityNorfolk, VA
bat clubhouse everybody fortunate game guys situation wants
Everybody in this clubhouse wants to be in that situation with the game on the line, with the bat in their hands. I was fortunate to come up with guys on base.
everybody helping middle pitches seeing
I think everybody in our lineup is seeing better pitches. Up and down our lineup, we're helping each other out and seeing better pitches because of everybody, not just because of the middle of our order.
everybody good help power produces sees speed versatile
We have such a versatile lineup. We've got speed and power and that produces good at-bats. Everybody in the lineup sees better pitches. Up and down the lineup, we help each other out.
base bat behind drive everybody fortunate guys hitting pitches position runners scoring wants
Everybody wants the bat in their hands, and I was fortunate to come up with guys on base and to be in a position to see a lot of pitches with the guys hitting behind me. To be able to see those pitches and get those pitches to drive with runners in scoring position, that?s big.
battle ninth teammates
The play I botched in the ninth has to be made. It was a battle and I let my teammates down.
ask questions technical
We don't ask any technical questions of the user. It's very, very simple.
housing impact lake marie rest
We wouldn't want the housing to impact Lake Marie and the rest of the (lighthouse) park.
unique parks location
It's so unique. Wilson Park is just such a gem. It's in a convenient location.
growing-up team love-is
I love being a Met. It was my favorite team growing up, so to be a Met to me is very special.
play appreciate choices
If have the choice, to play or not play, I would rather be in there, ... But I appreciate Willie calling me in and being concerned.
school people underdog
People only rooted for the underdog in movies, not in middle school.
baseball games brilliant
The brilliant thing about baseball is you're never really out of it.The brilliant thing about baseball is you're never really out of it - things can turn around in this game so quickly.
games game-day superstitions
I do like to wear the same hat on game days, but I consider that more of a routine thing than a superstition.
girl fans female
When I first got to the majors in 2004, female fans held up signs asking me to marry them. Those girls today were what, 13, 14? I'm 23, but that's a little young even for me.