For baseball fans, their biggest motivation is to watch their favorite team and favorite stars play whenever they can. That is what makes the sport so exciting to watch. But an even more precious moment is when you meet your favorite star in person. Most recently, a New York Mets legend surprised a fan of his who was wearing his jersey. Baseball fans reacted to the wholesome moment with a lot of positivity.
Although it is exciting to support our idols from the stands or watch them on TV. It can be a life-altering experience to meet them in person for many. And as expected, this Mets superfan was left shocked by meeting her favorite star in an unexpected way.
New York Mets legend David Wright shocked a bartender fan who was wearing his jersey
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David Wright is a New York Mets legend. He played his entire 14-year career for the team, earning 7 All-Star appearances and several other accolades. Most recently, Wright was in a bar when he surprised a bartender, who turned around to serve him. What made the moment even more precious is that she was his superfan and was wearing his #5 Mets jersey. Wright even gave his superfan a hug. The Mets shared a video of the interaction via Twitter.
When your bartender in SF is wearing a David Wright jersey… And you’re David Wright. 😱 pic.twitter.com/6HwALOTh3o
— New York Mets (@Mets) April 21, 2023
In a Tweet, they said, “When your bartender in SF is wearing a David Wright jersey… And you’re David Wright. 😱”. This truly captured the shock that the bartender felt when she turned around and recognized her baseball idol.
The reactions to the wholesome moment have been extremely positive.
Some lauded Wright for the way he interacted with the fan.
This is priceless 💚
— DICK'S Sporting Goods (@DICKS) April 21, 2023
David is the best! He once did the same to my son who was wearing a David Wright jersey at a Whole Foods in Florida. David tapped him on the back and said “nice jersey”. pic.twitter.com/KqC2psfe8C
— JLess44 (@JLess44) April 21, 2023
It’s great how a Mets all-time legend can also be a great everyday human being!
— MetsFanClub (@RealMetsFanClub) April 21, 2023
Others were left gushing over the wholesome moment.
How cool is this!!💙🥰
— Michelle Lucchesi (@MichelleLucche2) April 21, 2023
Ahhh, I love stuff like this. Doesn’t matter the team or sport. Gets me every time.
— Doug B (@dougbstl) April 22, 2023
This is the content I want to see in the morning
— Nick (@Nickgee111) April 21, 2023
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Wright was the New York Mets’ captain and a leader during his playing days. He was even recognized by former New York Yankees captain Derek Jeter. But during a recent interview, he offered his own take on captaincy while talking about Aaron Judge.
Wright understands the pressure on Aaron Judge
In a recent New York Post interview, David Wright said that he understood the pressure on New York Yankees’ newest captain Aaron Judge. In the interview, he said, “You have to deal with the pressure from both parts: being captain and living up to the contract.” It was a message of understanding from one captain to another.
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