4. 3B David Wright, 2007

2007 Season stats — 604 at-bats, .325/.416/.546, 113 runs, 42 doubles, 30 home runs, 107 RBIs, 34 stolen bases, 94 walks/115 strikeouts

This pick is an absolute no-brainer as third baseman David Wright has been the embodiment and face of the New York Mets organization since his call-up in 2004 at age 21. He has nearly 1000 career RBIs in 13 seasons for the team he grew up in Norfolk, VA idealizing as a kid. And his overflowing stat-sheet in 2007 showed everything Wright was capable of.

The 6-foot, 205-pound righty finished 2007 as one of the just 60 players all-time to make the 30-30 club, hitting 30 homers and stealing 34 bags in the same season. Wright was also voted fourth in the NL MVP vote, also making the All-Star game and winning a Silver Slugger award in the process.

Apr 22, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; New York Mets third baseman David Wright (5) in the dugout against the Atlanta Braves in the second inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 22, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; New York Mets third baseman David Wright (5) in the dugout against the Atlanta Braves in the second inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

He somehow managed to round out his game even more completely, receiving one of his two career Gold Glove awards at third base that year as well. Wright’s famous barehanded plays on high hops and while charging ground balls, along with his unique tongue-out-of-the-mouth at-bat facial expression are just a part of what will cement him in as one of the greatest players to ever don the orange and blue.

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Chris recently graduated with a Journalism degree from Montclair State University. Baseball is his love and he hopes to bring back some of the old-school popularity to the game. Chris Thompson covers the NY Jets and NY Mets for Elite Sports NY. You can interact with him on Twitter @Time2Topher.