David Wright
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David Allen Wright, born December 20, 1982 in Norfolk, Virginia, is an All-Star Third Baseman in LP2 Major League Baseball for the Homestead Pythons. Wright is also known for his foundation, the David Wright Foundation, was founded in 2005 and focuses on raising awareness for Multiple Sclerosis and other children's causes.
David Wright was born in Norfolk, Virginia in 1982, and attended Hickory High School in Chesapeake, Virginia. In high school, he was a three-time All-State selection and, as a senior, was named the Virginia All-State Player of the Year. He finished his high school career with a .438 batting average, 13 home runs, and 50 RBI. Although Wright had signed a letter of intent before his senior year to play baseball at Georgia Tech after high school, he opted to enter the draft when it became apparent he could be selected in the first round.
- obtained from WIKIPEDIA.com
Player Highlights
- Hit for the cycle for the Finger Lakes Flashes versus the Shawshank Redemption.
- Drafted in the 1st Rd, 3rd Overall, by the Finger Lakes Flashes in the 2004 Rookie Draft.
- Traded to Homestead Pythons along with Tom Gorzelanny, Franklin Gutierrez and a 9th rounder for Alex Rodriguez.
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Fun Facts
David Wright was stuck in a Boeing airplane for about 2 hours before finally taking off from JFK on the day of his trade. Apparently the Airliner was delayed due to the fact that a bird had gone through the aircraft's throttle. "I'm a little upset but at the same time I feel honored to be traded for Alex Rodriguez. I'm looking forward to not shoveling snow out of my drive thru any longer. Plus I'll get to dock my Yatch on my very own backyard. Seems like the Pythons will be a young force to reckon with next year!"
