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The New York Mets drew David Wrights No. 5 earlier this month, and Star Shortstop Francisco Lindor had a Frontrow seat for the ceremony.
Lindor, 31, said it was “so cool” to see Wright’s number retired. The five-time All-Star spoke to Pakinomist Digital about Wright’s special day and what it would mean to him if he was one day named Captain.
“It was so cool when I was here for five years, I have had the opportunity to see Keith Hernandez, Doc, Strawberry, and now David Wright’s number is retiring. This was definitely special as the people praised him that the people loved him and it was cool to see the fans with their sign that he was playing the right way. Tree at DQ.
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Francisco Lindor #12 from the New York Mets is seen on the field during the game between Cincinnati Reds and New York Mets at Citi Field on Saturday, July 19, 2025 in New York, New York. (Michael Mooney/MLB photos via Getty Images)
“It was special to see him how much he put in this franchise and how the fans gave back to him.”
Lindor is a logical choice to be the next captain of Mets, and Wright talked a lot about Star shortstop before his Jersey pension ceremony.
“I love Francisco Lindor,” Wright said via Sports Illustrated. “I’ve got to know him for the past few years. I recently found out he was playing hurt by the end of the season with a hand injury and no one knew about it. He never said anything because he wanted to be out there and sand it out with his guys.”
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New York Met’s former third Baseman David Wright goes off the field after his number retirement ceremony before a game against Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field on July 19, 2025 in New York, New York. (Brad Penner-Preferred Pictures)
Lindor said that if he was appointed the fifth captain of Mets’ story, he would not take it easily.
“(Captain is something) I wouldn’t take for granted and something I wouldn’t take easy, it would be a great honor,” Lindor said.
The two-time Gold Glover said if he was appointed captain, he would not change how he is going around.
The New York Mets’ Francisco Lindor (12) moves to teammates after hit an RBI single during the fourth round of a baseball match against Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
“It would be an honor and a privilege, I wouldn’t change the way I am, I’d do the same, I just wanted to keep going the path they set, and just being as I like it, a tremendous privilege, a huge honor,” Lindor said.
The 31-year-old star Shortstop again has another strong season for Mets. Lindor has a .251 batting average with 20 home runs, 59 RBI and 17 stolen bases while playing excellent defense.
Keith Hernandez, Gary Carter, John Franco and Wright are currently the only four players called Captain in the history of franchise.
