David Wright's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of David Wright. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

David Wright is a retired American professional baseball third baseman, renowned for his 14-year career with the New York Mets. Drafted in 2001, he debuted in MLB on July 21, 2004. Wright also represented the United States in international competitions. Notably, his performance in the 2013 World Baseball Classic, where he led with 10 RBI and a .438 batting average, earned him the nickname "Captain America" and a spot on the All-World Baseball Classic Team.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2000: Mike Piazza's Record Broken

During the 2006 season, David Wright collected 74 RBIs before the All-Star break, breaking the Mets record previously held by Mike Piazza, who had 72 RBIs in 2000.

2000: First Playoff Berth Since 2000

In 2006, the New York Mets clinched the NL East title and returned to the playoffs for the first time since 2000.

2003: Sterling Award

In 2003, David Wright won the Sterling award for best player on the class A St. Lucie Mets.

August 9, 2005: Barehanded Catch

On August 9, 2005, David Wright made an over-the-shoulder barehanded catch during a game at Petco Park against the San Diego Padres. This play was voted the "This Year in Baseball Play of the Year."

2005: Impressive Season

In 2005, David Wright played in 160 games and batted .306 with 27 home runs, 102 RBIs, 99 runs scored, 42 doubles, and 17 stolen bases, leading the team in several categories. However, he tied for the most errors by a third baseman in the major leagues with 24.

2006: End of 2006 Hitting Streak

As of April 21, 2007, David Wright had a hitting streak of 26 regular-season games; the previous team record was 24, held by Mike Piazza and Hubie Brooks. He had a hit in the 12 final regular-season games of the 2006 season, and had a hit in all of the first 14 games of the 2007 season.

2006: MVP Candidate

For the 2006 Mets season, David Wright ranked among the club's top three hitters in all offensive categories. His teammate Tom Glavine considered Wright as a candidate for the MVP talks.

2006: National League Co-Player of the Week

In 2006, David Wright was named National League Co-Player of the Week for June 12–18 along with teammate José Reyes.

2006: All-Star Game Selection and Home Run Derby

In 2006, David Wright was voted into his first MLB All-Star Game as the starting third baseman for the NL. He also participated in the 2006 Home Run Derby, finishing second to Ryan Howard. He hit a home run in his first All-Star Game at-bat.

2006: Mets Clinch NL East Title

In 2006, the New York Mets clinched the NL East title and returned to the playoffs for the first time since 2000. David Wright finished the season batting .311 with 26 home runs and 116 RBIs.

2006: Game-Winning Hits

Throughout the 2006 season, David Wright provided several game-winning hits, including a double against the Atlanta Braves on May 5, a single against the Yankees on May 19, and a single against the Arizona Diamondbacks on May 29.

April 21, 2007: Hitting Streak Ends

On April 21, 2007, David Wright's hitting streak of 26 regular-season games ended against the Atlanta Braves at Shea Stadium.

September 16, 2007: Joins 30-30 Club

On September 16, 2007, David Wright became the 29th player in baseball history to join the 30–30 club, after hitting a 7th inning solo home run against the Philadelphia Phillies.

2007: Gold Glove and Silver Slugger Award

David Wright finished the 2007 season with a .325 batting average, 30 home runs, 107 RBI, and 34 stolen bases. He was awarded the 2007 Gold Glove and the Silver Slugger Award at third base. Wright also was fourth in the NL MVP voting receiving 182 votes.

April 13, 2008: 100th Career Home Run

On April 13, 2008, David Wright hit his 100th career home run, a solo shot off of Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jeff Suppan.

2008: Finished Seventh in MVP Voting

David Wright finished seventh in the voting for the 2008 NL MVP award after finishing the season with a .302 batting average, 33 home runs and 124 RBI.

April 13, 2009: First Home Run in Citi Field History

On April 13, 2009, David Wright hit the first Mets home run in Citi Field history on Opening Day, a three-run homer off San Diego Padres pitcher Walter Silva.

2009: Doubled Home Run Total From 2009

As of August 20, 2010, David Wright has more than doubled his home run total from 2009.

2009: World Baseball Classic Walk-Off Hit

During the 2009 World Baseball Classic, David Wright delivered a 9th inning walk-off hit against Fernando Cabrera to win the game for the United States against Puerto Rico, securing a spot in the semifinal round.

June 2010: National League Player of the Month

In June 2010, David Wright was named the National League Player of the Month after he hit .404 with 11 doubles, 6 home runs, and 29 RBIs.

2010: Finished the 2010 Season

David Wright finished the 2010 season with a .283 batting average, .354 on-base percentage, 29 home runs, 103 RBIs, 69 walks, and 19 stolen bases.

April 5, 2011: Game-Winning RBI Record

On April 5, 2011, David Wright surpassed Mike Piazza for the most game-winning RBIs in Mets history, achieving his 90th career game-winning RBI with a single against Cole Hamels of the Phillies.

2012: Finished 6th in NL MVP Voting

In 2012, David Wright finished 6th in the voting for the National League MVP Award.

March 21, 2013: Named Mets Team Captain

On March 21, 2013, David Wright was named the fourth team captain in Mets history, joining Keith Hernandez, Gary Carter, and John Franco.

2013: Disabled List and Home Run Milestone

In 2013, David Wright was placed on the 15-day disabled list due to a strained right hamstring. Upon his return, he hit two home runs, surpassing Mike Piazza for the second-most home runs in a Mets uniform.

2013: World Baseball Classic Grand Slam and All-WBC Team Selection

In the 2013 World Baseball Classic, David Wright hit a grand slam against Italy and ended the tournament with the most RBIs, earning the nickname "Captain America." He was selected as the third baseman for the All-WBC team.

2013: Named All-Star Starter

On July 6, 2013, David Wright was named the starting third baseman for the National League team in the 2013 MLB All-Star Game. He went 1-for-3 in the game, marking his seventh All-Star appearance.

February 2014: "Face of MLB" Winner

In February 2014, David Wright was chosen as the "Face of MLB" in an online contest, narrowly defeating Eric Sogard.

2014: All-Star Voting Runner-Up

In 2014, David Wright finished second in All-Star voting for third base, marking only the third time in 10 seasons he had been left out of the All-Star Game.

2015: Return from Injury, World Series Appearance

In 2015, David Wright returned from injury and helped propel the Mets to the World Series against the Kansas City Royals. He hit a home run in Game 3, contributing to their only win of the series, but played in only 38 games with a slash line of .289/.379/.434.

May 21, 2016: Game-Winning Single

On May 21, 2016, David Wright hit a bases-loaded single off of Michael Blazek to break a tie in the bottom of the 9th inning, leading the Mets to a 5-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.