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
plays tough
This one's on my shoulders. Those were tough plays to make, but these are the big leagues.
couple plays shoulders tough
This one is on my shoulders today. A couple of them were tough plays, but these are the big leagues. Tough plays have to be made.
giant playoffs series since small steps
I won't say it's World Series or bust. We haven't been to the playoffs since 2000. We have to take those small steps before we take that giant leap.
baseball definitely earned players respect
I think he's definitely earned the respect of baseball players everywhere.
biggest goal playing
We have all the right tools, all the right pieces. Now, the biggest goal is to get that chemistry, that cohesiveness, that we are playing for one another.
battle cal favorite growing guy hurt loved played player
My favorite player growing up was Cal Ripken Jr.. To play that many consecutive games, he played hurt a lot. I loved that about him. That's the kind of guy I want on my team. That's the kind of guy I want to go to battle with.
next playoffs
The next thing I'd like to experience, ... is the playoffs in New York.
errors leagues letting plays team tom tough
They were tough plays, but this is the big leagues and tough plays have to be made. I'm more disappointed in letting Tom down and letting the team down than I am making the errors for me personally.
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.
appreciation believe came city force full gave glad mike obviously passionate played sloppy
They're passionate about what they believe in. Obviously we played sloppy today, but I'm glad they gave the ovations. They came out in full force for Mike and I'm glad they showed the appreciation because he's done a lot of this city on and off the field.
bring playing wants
Not yet. But bring it on. He's probably playing for quarters. If he wants to play a real game, he can come see me.
balls eat felt hard hit hop last maintain moves playing start third year
I'm going to make errors. That comes with the territory. I felt there were times last year when I was playing not to make mistakes, not playing aggressive. At third base, you have to play aggressive. You're going to make errors. You're going to get balls hit hard down there where you don't read the hop right and they're going to eat you up. But you have to maintain your aggressiveness; you can't start back-pedaling. Most of your moves have to be going in.
career kept learned looking needed played realized terrible
I learned about adjustments in 2003. I played terrible in the first half, but I didn't let it get me down. I kept working and realized that I needed to be looking at a career not a season.
gave needed
We just needed one right away, and Carlos gave it to us. That was big.