David Allen Wright, American professional baseball player. Named National League Rookie of Year, New Jersey Sports Writers, 2004; named to National League All-Star Team, Major League Baseball, 2006-2010; recipient Gold Glove award, 2007, 2008, Silver Slugger award, 2007, 2008, Joan Payson award, Baseball Writers Association America, New York Chapter, 2009. Founder David Wright Foundation, since 2005.
Background
Wright, David Allen was born on December 20, 1982 in Norfolk, Virginia, United States.
Career
Draft pick New York Mets, 2001, third baseman, since 2004. Member United States national team World Baseball Classic, 2009.
Named National League Rookie of Year, New Jersey Sports Writers, 2004. Named to National League All-Star Team, Major League Baseball, 2006-2010. Recipient Gold Glove award, 2007, 2008, Silver Slugger award, 2007, 2008, Joan Payson award, Baseball Writers Association America, New York Chapter, 2009.
Named National League Rookie of Year, New Jersey Sports Writers, 2004. Named to National League All-Star Team, Major League Baseball, 2006-2010. Recipient Gold Glove award, 2007, 2008, Silver Slugger award, 2007, 2008, Joan Payson award, Baseball Writers Association America, New York Chapter, 2009.