The Most Valuable Third Baseman in Baseball

David Wright is the best third baseman in baseball. Arod may put up more power numbers, But D-Wright is the complete five tool player. Had it not been for last years catastrophe, he would have had his first MVP of his career. His Career numbers have gone up every year













SEASON G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS
2004 NYM 69 263 41 77 17 1 14 40 14 40 6 0 .293 .332 .525 .857
2005 NYM 160 575 99 176 42 1 27 102 72 113 17 7 .306 .388 .523 .911
2006 NYM 154 582 96 181 40 5 26 116 66 113 20 5 .311 .381 .531 .912
2007 NYM 160 604 113196 42 1 30 107 94 115 34 5 .325 .416 .546 .962

And theres no reason to think he'll stop improving now. At 6'0, 200 pounds and only 25, he is just entering his prime. He already has a Silver Slugger and a Gold Glove under his belt, and the hardware is only going to continue to roll in. What's his weakness you ask? Not pitcher's arms . Versus lefties, he has a career .327. While righties can do slightly better, giving him a career average vs righties at .310. Plus he's hit thirty one more homeruns vs right handed pitchers then left handed ones. So basically, as a righty bring in any specialist you want, it isn't going to work. His eye at the plate is ever improving. He has continued to increase his walk totals in each of the last four years. Every statistical category has increased since hes been in the majors and I would only expect that to continue. If there is a weakness, I would have to say it would be the duece. Yes that dreaded curveball that Beltran knows so well. David has a career .129 average versus the curve compared to a career .329 average verse the heat. Fortunately, Wright's patience at the plate is tops in the majors, so pitchers wont be finding him chasing anything these days. Good luck trying to get him out. The Golden boy only gets better and we're not even talking about his amazing character and dedication to the game.
Predicted Stats .327 ,35 HRs. 120 RBIS, 35 SBS 45 2Bs, 102 BBs

NL East Third Baseman (ranked in order)
1. David Wright - God's image of a third baseman.
2. Chipper Jones - A slight edge over Zimmerman. Larry his 29 jacks last year, as his career is fading. Good riddance. Chipper, I hate you . I cant wait never to chant Larry ever again.
3. Ryan Zimmerman - A poor man's David Wright, is a up an coming star on a team that desperately could use some. Too bad for R Zim, that his team doesnt have much else. If he wants to move to second, the Mets have a spot for him?
4. Pedro Feliz - One of the Philths big offseason acquisition, had a poor year last season. Good Move Philith, get an aging third baseman whos decent at best.
5. Jose Castillo - This juiced Third baseman cant even hit homeruns. Pittsburgh, Florida, Who cares?