On the 11th anniversary of being drafted by the Mets, David Wright becomes the franchise’s all-time run scorer when he crosses the plate for the 736th time after homering in the team’s 7-6 loss in Washington. New York’s 29 year-old third baseman is already the franchise career leader in doubles, total bases, RBIs, and extra-base hits.

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On June 5, 2012 — On the 11th anniversary of being drafted by the Mets, David Wright becomes the franchise’s all-time run scorer when he crosses the plate for the 736th time after homering in the team’s 7-6 loss in Washington. New York’s 29 year-old third baseman is already the franchise career leader in doubles, total bases, RBIs, and extra-base hits.

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