David Wright. #5
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#5 is David Wright, the Mets third baseman.
The second basemen for the Mets during the 1986 World Series was Wally Backman :)
Don Zimmer was the Mets first third baseman. Until David Wright's arrival the Mets kept going through third basemen without finding one who could hold down the position. The 1969 World Series team had Ed Charles and Wayne Garrett. The 1986 World Series team had Ray Knight and Howard Johnson. Hubie Brooks was a fan favorite before being included in a trade for Gary Carter. Edgardo Alfonso was also a favorite before being moved to second base. Robin Ventura had some very memorable Mets moments. And Todd Zeile and Ty Wigginton were holding down the spot before Wright became the Mets first All Star at that position.
The second pick overall in the 1961 MLB Expansion Draft was catcher Hobie Landrith (to Mets from Giants). Other notable players in this draft were pitcher Roger Craig (6th overall to Mets from Dodgers), first baseman Gil Hodges (14th overall to Mets from Dodgers) and infielder Don Zimmer (43rd overall to Mets from Cubs)
Brooks Robinson was the starting 3rd baseman from 1970-1975. Doug DeCinces was the starter from 1976-1979.