David Wright is officially a part of forever, as the Mets unveiled the beloved third baseman's No. 5 into the rafters on Saturday afternoon at Citi Field.
He became the eighth player in franchise history to have his number retired, and also joined legendary pitcher Tom Seaver as the only members to be enshrined into the team's Hall of Fame on the same day.
A first-round pick in 2001 who blossomed into a seven-time All-Star at the hot corner, Wright wrapped up his 14-year career as the Mets' all-time leader in hits (1,777), doubles (390), RBI (970), and runs scored (949). He also ranks second in games played (1,585) and third in home runs (242).
Wright became the Mets' fourth captain in 2013, joining team greats Keith Hernandez (1987-89), Gary Carter (1988-89), and John Franco (2001-04). While his career was cut short due to serious neck, back, and shoulder injuries, he hung up his cleats in 2018 with a laudable .296 average.
Here are highlights from the pregame celebrations and festivities…
Congratulations to David Wright on having his number 5 retired by the Mets! 👏
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David Wright walks out to third base for his number retirement ceremony
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The Mets have gifted David Wright a mosaic No. 5 with his former teammates, managers, and other special people who helped him get to this point
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"DA-VID WRIGHT! DA-VID WRIGHT!"
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David Wright caught up with @SteveGelbs ahead of his number retirement ceremony at Citi Field:
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He didn't ask for the torch. He earned it. pic.twitter.com/vcPc3cBUG1
— New York Mets (@Mets) July 19, 2025
"I never accomplished my goal of bringing a World Series back to Queens, but I promise you I gave it everything I had and wanted it just as badly as you did."
– David Wright
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— SNY (@SNYtv) July 19, 2025
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