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Daily Rewind: June 5

Wright drafted, Alonso creeping in on HR record, Apodaca fired, Kids shame Clark into changing number.

Jun 05, 2026
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HISTORIC DAY IN METS DRAFT

June 5, 2001: David Wright was selected by the New York Mets from Hickory High School in Virginia with the 38th pick in the 2001 MLB draft (Thank you, Mike Hampton).

Player Profile: David Wright

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