David Wright, baseball player, 242 home runs, 2004-2018

David Wright

Born: 12/20/1982 in Norfolk, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 2004-07-21 | Final Game: 2018-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: David Allen Wright

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Biography

David Wright, born in 1982, was a prominent professional baseball player who played his entire Major League career with the New York Mets from 2004 to 2018. As a third baseman, Wright became known for his exceptional hitting ability and leadership on the field. Over the course of 1,585 games, he amassed 1,777 hits, 242 home runs, and 970 RBIs, finishing his career with a commendable batting average of .296. His speed on the bases was also notable, as he stole 196 bases, showcasing his all-around athleticism and versatility. Wright's contributions to the Mets earned him recognition as one of the franchise's all-time greats. He was selected to the All-Star team seven times and received the This Year in Baseball Rookie of the Year award early in his career, signifying his immediate impact in the league. Throughout his tenure, he played during a competitive era of baseball, marked by a mix of power hitters and evolving strategies. Wright's combination of batting prowess, defensive skills, and dedication to the game left a lasting legacy, making him an enduring figure in Mets history and a beloved player among fans.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1585 5998 949 1777 390 26 242 970 196 762 1292 0.296 0.376 0.491 0.867 22522.6

Career AVG .296 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +14.5% above league average.

Career OBP .376 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +15.5% above league average.

Career SLG .491 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — +19.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.867 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — +17.7% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2004 NYN NL 69 263 41 77 17 1 14 40 6 14 40 0.293 .266 (+10%) .335 (-1%) .427 (+23%) .762 (+12%) 515.5
2005 NYN NL 160 575 99 176 42 1 27 102 17 72 113 0.306 .264 (+16%) .330 (+18%) .418 (+25%) .749 (+22%) 2800.2
2006 NYN NL 154 582 96 181 40 5 26 116 20 66 113 0.311 .269 (+15%) .336 (+13%) .431 (+23%) .768 (+19%) 2343.9
2007 NYN NL 160 604 113 196 42 1 30 107 34 94 115 0.325 .268 (+21%) .335 (+24%) .422 (+29%) .758 (+27%) 3787.0
2008 NYN NL 160 626 115 189 42 2 33 124 15 94 118 0.302 .263 (+14%) .333 (+17%) .416 (+28%) .749 (+23%) 3221.8
2009 NYN NL 144 535 88 164 39 3 10 72 27 74 140 0.307 .262 (+17%) .332 (+17%) .417 (+7%) .750 (+11%) 1465.0
2010 NYN NL 157 587 87 166 36 3 29 103 19 69 161 0.283 .257 (+10%) .325 (+9%) .402 (+25%) .728 (+18%) 2027.9
2011 NYN NL 102 389 60 99 23 1 14 61 13 52 97 0.254 .255 (avg) .320 (+7%) .399 (+7%) .719 (+7%) 607.9
2012 NYN NL 156 581 91 178 41 2 21 93 15 81 112 0.306 .254 (+20%) .318 (+23%) .405 (+21%) .724 (+22%) 2844.9
2013 NYN NL 112 430 63 132 23 6 18 58 17 55 79 0.307 .253 (+21%) .317 (+23%) .396 (+30%) .714 (+27%) 2290.1
2014 NYN NL 134 535 54 144 30 1 8 63 8 42 113 0.269 .251 (+7%) .313 (+3%) .386 (-3%) .700 (avg) -5.0
2015 NYN NL 38 152 24 44 7 0 5 17 2 22 36 0.289 .254 (+14%) .316 (+20%) .404 (+7%) .721 (+13%) 409.4
2016 NYN NL 37 137 18 31 8 0 7 14 3 26 55 0.226 .255 (-11%) .321 (+9%) .417 (+5%) .738 (+7%) 214.1
2018 NYN NL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
24 91 10 18 5 0 2 13 15 28 0.198

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2015 NLCS NYN 4 14 5 4 2 0 0 1 4 5 0.286
2015 NLDS2 NYN 5 16 1 1 0 0 0 2 5 7 0.062
2015 WS NYN 5 24 1 5 0 0 1 4 1 8 0.208
2006 NLCS NYN 7 25 2 4 1 0 1 2 4 4 0.160
2006 NLDS1 NYN 3 12 1 4 2 0 0 4 1 4 0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 1572 1571 1087 2946 190 237
SS 2 0 1 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2004 NYN 3B 69 68 39 140 11 10
2005 NYN 3B 160 160 101 336 24 23
2006 NYN 3B 153 153 107 288 19 31
2007 NYN 3B 159 159 107 324 21 24
2008 NYN 3B 159 159 114 286 16 21
2009 NYN 3B 142 142 119 224 18 19
2010 NYN 3B 155 155 110 321 20 34
2011 NYN 3B 101 101 68 180 19 9
2011 NYN SS 1 0 1 0 0 0
2012 NYN 3B 155 155 107 267 10 20
2012 NYN SS 1 0 0 2 0 0
2013 NYN 3B 111 111 86 235 9 18
2014 NYN 3B 133 133 83 231 15 21
2015 NYN 3B 38 38 23 55 4 2
2016 NYN 3B 36 36 23 58 4 5
2018 NYN 3B 1 1 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 1572
Shortstop 2
Designated Hitter 3

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2011 Player of the Week Week of 2011-09-05
2010 Player of the Month June
2008 Gold Glove 3B
2008 Silver Slugger 3B
2007 Gold Glove 3B
2007 Silver Slugger 3B
2007 TSN All-Star 3B
2006 Player of the Month June
2006 Player of the Week Week of 2006-06-17
2006 TSN All-Star 3B
2005 Player of the Week Week of 2005-08-27
2005 This Year in Baseball Play of the Year MLB.com GIBBY
2004 This Year in Baseball Rookie of the Year MLB.com GIBBY

Featured In Rankings

#15
Top 20 Third Basemen in History of MLB Baseball
Ranked 15 of 20
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Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 NYN NL $19,364,801
2015 NYN NL $20,000,000
2014 NYN NL $20,000,000
2013 NYN NL $10,192,071
2012 NYN NL $15,250,000
2011 NYN NL $14,250,000
2010 NYN NL $10,250,000
2009 NYN NL $7,750,000
2008 NYN NL $5,250,000
2007 NYN NL $1,250,000
2006 NYN NL $374,000
2005 NYN NL $322,500
Total Career Earnings $124,253,372

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2012 Most Valuable Player NL 6th 86.0 448 0
2010 Most Valuable Player NL 24th 3.0 448 0
2008 Most Valuable Player NL 7th 115.0 448 0
2007 Most Valuable Player NL 4th 182.0 448 0
2006 Most Valuable Player NL 9th 70.0 448 0
2005 Most Valuable Player NL 19th 18.0 448 0