David Wright never won a World Series, but he does hold a different NY Mets title

In 62 and a half years of playing, the New York Mets have only finished atop the league two times. Despite some of the all-time greats walking through the Shea Stadium and Citi Field doors, most never got to hoist the World Series trophy as a Met. As a result, the contest for who is the greatest is a longer list than fans would hope.

But despite the long list, there is one who stands out amongst the rest – David Wright.

Many Mets failed to win in Queens but were able to succeed elsewhere. This means nothing to the flushing faithful. Unless won in the familiar blue and orange, it is of little relevance to Mets fans. And among all those who never did it in Queens, there's a clear number one.

David Wright dominated both on the field and in the batter's box, unlike any Met ever has

Let's take a step back to recognize how good Wright was. In 14 years with the Mets, team success was inconsistent at best, so he didn't quite get the recognition he deserved. But the numbers are staggering.

After a short 70-game 2004 that saw him reach an impressive 14 home runs on .291 hitting, he completely broke out in year two. That season, his OPS jumped from .857 to .912. His batting average leaped up 13 points to .303. And he finished with 27 home runs and 102 RBIs. Not bad for your first full season, huh?

From that season through the 2010 season, he never played less than 140 games, his batting average never dropped below .280, and his OPS never dipped under .830. If you average out his first seven seasons alone, his age 21 through 27 season, he had 169 home runs, a batting average of .305, and an OPS of .899. That is Hall-of-Fame level output.

His 2007 season really stands out. His numbers are just silly. In 160 games played, he finished with an OPS of .963, a batting average of .325, with 30 home runs, and 107 RBIs. He also tacked on a career-high 34 stolen bases – just wild production.

Now, his career hit a steep decline in the 2010s. Injuries, specifically a gruesome back condition that halted his career completely in its tracks, did a number on Wright. Had he been healthy, he likely would have continued on that path. He may even have an MVP. But the cookies crumbled in a different direction.

Despite the disappointing second half of his career, who else is even his competition? Mike Piazza? Granted, Piazza is a proud Hall-of-Famer who had a better overall career. But he spent just eight seasons in Queens, only five of which he was in his prime.

Wright also has Piazza beat in the fielding category by several miles. Whether it was leaping into the stands to catch a foul ball, receiving a pop-up bare-handed over his shoulder running into shallow left field, or just years of consistent play that featured two Gold Glove awards, Wright was a phenomenal fielder. In comparison, Piazza was an average to below-average backstop behind the plate.

What about Jacob deGrom? Sure, he's one of the greatest ever to spin a baseball. But he only impacted play on one side of the field, in just one out of every five games. David Wright played 160 games in a season three times. And David Wright never ditched the Mets for greener pastures either.

No, David Wright stayed loyal. Through the good, the bad, the ugly, the really ugly, and the really– really ugly.

He wasn't perfect. His career fell slightly short of the sky-high expectations that were bestowed upon him. But he was still the best the Mets ever had who didn't win. He is, after all, our captain for a reason.