The Captain
A Memoir
$33.60
- Paperback
368 pages
- Release Date
31 August 2021
Summary
A memoir from one of the most admired players in baseball, the captain of the New York Mets, David Wright.
David Wright played his entire Major League Baseball career for one team, the team he dreamed of playing for as a kid—the New York Mets.
A quick fan favorite from Virginia who then earned his stripes in New York, Wright came back time and again from injury and demonstrated the power of hard work, total commitment, and an infinite love of the game.
Wright’s stats a…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781524746308 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1524746304 |
| Author: | David Wright |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | E P Dutton & Co Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 368 |
| Release Date: | 31 August 2021 |
| Weight: | 336g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 140mm |
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Critics Review
Praise for The Captain:
“Wright’s fascinating career comes to life in this wonderfully written and insightful sports memoir.”—Library Journal (starred review)
“Wright takes this occasion to pull back the curtain a little more, and just like during his playing days, he’s someone that people will never get enough of.”—Newsday
“The Captain is a must-read for Mets fans.”—NY Sports Day / Queens Chronicle
“When it comes to the ‘Good Guy Hall of Fame,’ Wright is a shoo-in.”—Bookreporter.com
About The Author
David Wright
David Wright is a seven-time All-Star third baseman who played fourteen seasons in the Major Leagues and was voted the “Face of MLB.” He retired as the team’s fourth captain and the franchise leader in hits, runs, and RBIs. He is a special adviser in the Mets front office.
Anthony DiComo is the Mets beat writer and the chairman of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America’s New York chapter. He also is an analyst for the SNY channel and a regular contributor to MLB Network.
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