The New York Mets have made a significant move by bringing back a familiar face, David Wright, as their new bench coach. Wright, considered one of the greatest third basemen and position players in Mets history, returns to the team where he spent his entire 14-year playing career.
Achievements with the Mets
Wright’s impressive resume with the Mets is a testament to his dedication and hard work. Some of his notable achievements include:
Holding the Mets’ all-time record for hits, runs, RBIs, doubles, walks, sac flies, and extra-base hits
Playing in the second-most games in franchise history with 1,585
Being named a National League All-Star seven times
Winning two Gold Glove Awards and two Silver Slugger Awards
Helping the Mets reach the World Series in 2015
Being named captain of the Mets in 2013
A Role Model On and Off the Field
Wright is widely regarded as a role model, great teammate, leader, humanitarian, and friend. His commitment to the community and his passion for the game have made him a beloved figure in New York.
Hall of Fame Bound?
Wright is currently on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot. In his first year on the ballot, he received 6.8% of the vote, which was enough to keep him on the ballot for at least one more year
Playing Career
Wright played for the Mets from 2004 to 2018. He finished his career with a .296 batting average, 242 home runs, and 970 runs batted in.
Return to the Mets
As the new bench coach, Wright will bring his wealth of experience and knowledge to the team. His return to the Mets is a welcome move, and fans will be excited to see him back in a Mets uniform.
The appointment of David Wright as the new bench coach is a great move by the New York Mets. Wright’s achievements on and off the field make him an ideal candidate for the role. As a role model and a great teammate, Wright will undoubtedly bring a positive influence to the team. Mets fans will be thrilled to see him back in the dugout, and his return is a welcome move for the team.
