Everyone loves David Wright. The president of the United States is apparently part of that not-so-exclusive group.
President Trump made a video congratulating Wright on his career that Wright’s agency, Aces, released on Twitter on Sunday night.
“I’ve always been a big David Wright fan,” the president said. “You are a spectacular man and a great baseball player, tremendous hitter, tremendous fielder and a winner.”
Trump went on to say he considers Wright a friend and they have golfed together in the past. He also said he broke away from other world leaders at United Nations to record the video.
Wright, the Mets’ all-time hits leader and one of the franchise’s all-time great players, played his final game on Saturday at Citi Field after his body was ravaged by injuries to his back, neck and shoulder.
“Have a terrific life,” Trump said. “I’ll be seeing you along the journey. Take care of yourself. We’re very proud of you.”
