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    • David Wright

    New York Mets – No. 5
    Third baseman
    Born: (1982-12-20) December 20, 1982 (age 29)
    Norfolk, Virginia
    Bats: Right Throws: Right 
    MLB debut
    July 21, 2004 for the New York Mets
    Career statistics
    (through May 17, 2012)
    Batting average     .303
    Hits     1,299
    Home runs     187
    Runs batted in     747
    Stolen bases     155
    Teams
    • New York Mets (2004–present)
    Career highlights and awards
    • 5× All-Star selection (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010)
    • 2× Gold Glove Award winner (2007, 2008)
    • 2× Silver Slugger Award winner (2007, 2008)
    • 30–30 club (2007)
    • TYIB Awards Rookie of the Year (2004)
    • 2× NL Player of the Month (2006, 2010)
    • MLB Home Run Derby participant (2006)
    • New York Mets career RBI record
    • New York Mets career doubles record
    • New York Mets total bases record

    David Wright (born December 20, 1982) is an American baseball player, who plays third base 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. Wright is a five-time All-Star, and won the Gold Glove Award and the Silver Slugger Award in 2007 and 2008. He also is a member of the 30–30 club, and holds the record for most career RBI and doubles as a Met.

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