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Mets Retire David Wright’s No. 5 and Induct Him into Team Hall of Fame

Ceremony at Citi Field honored Wright’s franchise-record achievements, making him the first player to spend his entire career with the Mets to receive dual honors through jersey retirement alongside a Hall of Fame induction.

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Former New York Mets third baseman David Wright, center, poses for a picture with his family and others during a ceremony ahead of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Saturday, July 19, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
Former New York Mets third baseman David Wright speaks during a ceremony ahead of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Saturday, July 19, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Overview

  • On July 19 at Citi Field, the Mets raised Wright’s No. 5 to the rafters, inducting him into their team Hall of Fame before the game against the Reds.
  • The ceremony underscored his 14-year career, during which he set franchise records with 242 home runs, 970 RBIs and a 49.2 WAR while earning seven All-Star nods plus two Gold Gloves and two Silver Sluggers.
  • Wright called the experience “humbling,” comparing it to coming home from a long trip and thanking fans for their enduring support.
  • Chronic back, shoulder and neck injuries, including a spinal stenosis diagnosis, limited his 2015–18 seasons and led to his 2018 retirement after just 211 more games.
  • Wright nominated Francisco Lindor among potential successors for the captaincy, prompting formal discussions on the team’s next leader.