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
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.
amazing clear fooled good guys hitter hitters majority mind quick steps
He is about as intelligent a hitter as you can get, it?s amazing how quick he makes adjustments. You see him get fooled on a pitch, he steps out, you can see him clear his mind and you can see him make that adjustment. That?s what makes him better than a majority of the guys in the big leagues. Good hitters make adjustments in between games, and he makes adjustments in between pitches.
babies baby giant steps
We have to take baby steps before we can take giant leaps.
giant pieces saying series small step steps
We have all the right pieces to make the puzzle. I'm not saying it's World Series or bust. The first step is for us to become a playoff-caliber team. We have to take small steps before we can make a giant leap.
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.