David Wright is an American born professional baseball player who plays as a third baseman for the New York Mets. He joined the Mets in the 2001 MLB Draft and 3 years later made his MLB debut on July 21, 2004. Wright received the Gold Glove Award and Silver Slugger Award for 2 consecutive seasons (2007 and 2008 ). He was named to 7 MLB All-Star Teams and was named the 4th captain of the New York Mets in March 2013.
Biography of David Wright
David Allen Wright was born on December 20, 1982, in Norfolk, Virginia, to Elisa and Rhon Wright. He was raised alongside 4 younger siblings. He was selected by the New York Mets in the extra round of the 2001 Major League Baseball draft. He spent the first 3 years with the Mets minor league teams before earning his major league commission in July 2004.
On July 21, 2004, David Wright scored his MLB debut as a starting third baseman for the Mets against the Montreal Expos and has since remained a regular starting third baseman for the New York Mets. On March 21, 2013, David Wright was named 4th team captain for the New York Mets. He became the oldest player to have spent his entire career with a team
Career statistics
In 2004, David Wright’s first full major league season, he played in 69 games and hit .293 with 14 home runs and 40 RBIs in 69 appearances. In 2005, he gained more playing time by appearing in 160 matches. He finished the season with a .306 batting average, 27 homers, 102 RBI, 99 runs scored, and 17 stolen bases. He led the entire Mets team in every number except home runs where he finished 2nd at 34 to Cliff Floyd.
Wright earned his first All-Star appearance at the 2006 MLB All-Star Game as the National League’s third baseman. He also set a new Mets record for most RBIs before the All-Star break, having had 74 RBIs before the break. The Mets clinched the National League East title and qualified for their first playoffs since 2000. In the 2007 season, Wright finished with a .325 batting average, 30 home runs, 107 RBI and 34 stolen bases. He received the 2007 Rawlings Gold Glove Award as well as the Silver Slugger Award at third base. Wright also retained both awards during the 2008 season, finishing with a .302 batting average with 33 home runs and 124 RBIs.
David Wright’s 2009 season was marred by injuries which saw his performance drop significantly. However, he won his 4th consecutive All-Star Game appearance as the NL’s third baseman. He was also named in the 2010 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. During the 2011 season, Wright hit .254, 14 homers, 61 RBIs and 13 stolen bases in 102 games. However, he was not named in the 2011 All-Star Game. On July 1, 2012, Wright was named a 2012 All-Star Team substitute, his 6th All-Star appearance. In July 2013, he was named in the 2013 MLB All-Star Game as the NL’s third baseman.
In the 2014 season, David Wright’s performance reduced to a career low due to a shoulder injury and as a result, he did not participate in the 2014 All-Star Game. His injuries persisted through the season 2015, but he helped the Mets qualify for the 2015 World Series. Since 2016, David Wright’s playing time has continued to decline due to injuries. Wright continues to hold the Mets record for nearly every stat; runs batted (RBI), doubles, total bases, runs scored, walks, sacrificing flies, time on base, hits on extra base, strikeouts, double plays and hits.
Net value
As a star baseball player, David Wright has raked in an enviable amount of money throughout his long career. In December 2012, Wright signed an 8-year contract extension with the Newyork Mets worth $138 million, the highest MLB contract at the time. He earned an annual salary of $11,000,000 in 2013 and $20 million in each of the following five seasons (2014-18). Wright was ranked 75th on Forbes’ list of highest-paid athletes in 2015 after bringing in $20 million in base salary plus about $800,000 in endorsements. His net worth is currently estimated at $55 million.
David Wright’s wife
David Wright is married to model Molly Beers. The pair reportedly met in 2006 at the World Baseball Classic and have remained inseparable ever since. After dating for several years, Wright announced their engagement in January 2013. On December 26, 2013, the couple tied the knot in a ceremony held in La Jolla, California.
In July 2016, David Wright and his wife welcomed their first child, a daughter named Olivia Shea. In May 2018, the couple welcomed their second daughter named Madison.