David Wright’s Top 5 Greatest Career Moments?!
David Wright’s Top 5 Greatest Career Moments?!  
Podcast: Meet at the Apple
Published On: Mon Jul 21 2025
Description: David Wright's number is officially retired—and emotions ran high at Citi Field. In this special Meet at the Apple, presented by PC Richard & Son, Vito Calise and Jon Baron blind-rank the top 5 David Wright moments of all time, from walk-offs against Mariano Rivera to World Series home runs. Hear personal memories, behind-the-scenes stories, and reflections on how Wright impacted a generation of Mets fans and employees. The guys also recap the Mets-Reds series, discuss Sean Manaea’s return to form, Juan Soto’s near-homer, Brett Baty’s breakout at home, and David Peterson’s incredible Citi Field stat. PLUS: A hilarious tangent on baseball swing-offs, a Sesame Street night preview, and why Mr. Met needs to meet Oscar the Grouch. 🔔 Subscribe for more Mets content every week! ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 - Top 5 David Wright Moments Blind Ranked01:13 - First HR at Citi Field01:42 - Barehanded Catch in San Diego02:48 - 2015 Return HR in Philly04:24 - Walk-off vs Mariano Rivera (2006)06:14 - 2015 World Series HR07:11 - David Wright Ceremony Recap10:03 - Wright’s Mets Legacy and Personal Impact12:30 - Fans’ Emotional Connection to David14:15 - David Wright’s Records and Longevity16:10 - Comparing 2006 & 2015 Mets Teams18:00 - Mets-Yankees Rivalry in 200619:45 - David’s Walk-off vs Rivera – a Fan’s First Baseball Memory21:26 - Underrated Playoff Moment vs Pedro Báez22:40 - 2006 Division Clinch & Celebration Shirt24:30 - Reds Series Recap25:00 - Sean Manaea’s Strong Start26:15 - Juan Soto’s Almost-Homer + Check Swing28:05 - Defensive Miscues Costing Games29:20 - Reds Are Legit Wild Card Contenders30:40 - David Peterson’s Incredible Home Start Streak32:30 - Brett Baty’s 2nd Half Outlook33:15 - Mark Vientos Looks Locked In33:50 - Luisangel Acuña’s Rocket Double34:50 - Francisco Alvarez Demotion Update36:00 - Second-Half Breakout Predictions37:30 - Deadline Strategy Talk (Buy or Hold?)39:00 - 2015 Trade Deadline Magic—Can It Be Recreated?40:15 - Smart Bullpen Pickups & Hidden Gems41:05 - Sesame Street Night Preview + Bobblehead Hype42:30 - WWE Night Plug + Mr. Met Bobblehead43:25 - All-Star Game “Swing Off” Debate45:00 - Wild Ideas: 6-Man Defense? Neutral Pitching Machines?48:00 - What Baseball Could Learn from NHL Shootouts50:00 - Wrapping up with Absurd OT Baseball Formats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices