David Wright New York Mets Publications
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David Wright 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 June 2004.
Wright was on the All-Star team in 2006, 2007, and 2008, and won the Gold Glove Award in 2007 and 2008.
Wright was chosen by the Mets in the 2001 amateur draft during the supplemental round.
On July 21, 2004, he made his major league debut starting at third base against the Montreal Expos.
Since then, Wright has been the Mets regular starting third baseman.
On August 6, 2006, Wright signed a 6-year contract extension with the Mets worth $55 million,
as well as a $1.5 million signing bonus.
Wright was selected to play third base for the United States in the 2009 World Baseball Classic.
