David Wright grew up a Mets fan in Norfolk, Virginia, watching their AAA affiliate, and the Mets drafted him in a 2001 supplemental round after a scout came to see a different player. He became the face of the franchise and earned the Captain America nickname on the international stage.

This episode follows his 30-30 season and franchise records, a 138 million dollar extension, the captaincy, and a devastating spinal stenosis diagnosis that forced hours of daily therapy and a heartbreaking, injury-shortened career.

• Drafted via a supplemental pick tied to losing Mike Hampton in free agency
• Earned Captain America leading the 2013 World Baseball Classic in RBIs
• Became the Mets' all-time leader in hits and RBIs before turning 30
• Diagnosed with spinal stenosis in 2015, requiring hours of daily therapy
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