David Wright’s Former Mets Teammates Make Incredible Gesture for Jersey Retirement

Originally posted on Athlon Sports
By Tyrese Alleyne-Davis | Last updated Jul 19, 2025 11:59 PM ET

David Wright’s career with the Mets reads like a blueprint for consistency and leadership. Over 14 seasons, he compiled a .296 batting average, 1,777 hits, 242 home runs, and 970 RBI, while posting a .376 on-base percentage and an .867 OPS. He earned seven All-Star selections, two Gold Gloves, two Silver Sluggers, and was part of the 2015 National League–champion Mets. His 49.1 WAR ranks among the top third basemen of his era.

Fans will forever remember Wright’s bare-handed snag of a hot liner at third base—an instant highlight that showcased his reflexes and fearlessness. And who could forget April 13, 2009, when he hammered the first home run in Citi Field history? That blast symbolized a new era for the Mets and set the tone for Wright’s tenure as the player synonymous with New York City grit.

When the Mets named Wright team captain in 2013, he became only the fourth in franchise history—joining Keith Hernandez, Gary Carter, and John Franco. His steadiness in the clubhouse and presence in the city made him the ideal bridge between generations of Mets baseball.

Wright's former teammates made an incredible gesture by showing up to support him on his big day.

David Wright's former teammates, including Endy Chávez, Mike Cameron and John Franco showed out for his retirement ceremony

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As the No. 5 rose above Citi Field, the weight of that honor fell to the current generation. Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto—New York’s present and future—stand in the shadow of Wright’s impact. Lindor, batting just .197 over his last 30 games, remains a key to the Mets’ postseason hopes. His passion and leadership have drawn comparisons to Wright, but the expectations are real. If the Mets name a fifth captain, Lindor knows exactly what that legacy demands.

The Mets’ on-field struggles continued Sunday with a 5–2 loss to the Reds. Starter Clay Holmes allowed four earned runs across 5.1 innings, and the team again struggled with runners in scoring position, going 1-for-10. Despite the ceremony’s emotional highs, the realities of a playoff push remain pressing.

Still, if Lindor and Soto can channel Wright’s accountability, work ethic, and love for the orange and blue, then his legacy won’t just be remembered—it will be extended. And maybe one day, they’ll lead the Mets to the title Wright never stopped chasing.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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