The homecoming to mark David Wright’s number retirement and induction into the Mets Hall of Fame was more than just a warm and fuzzy lovefest. It was a reminder that Wright’s impact on the organization remains tangible.

David Peterson was in his first full season professionally, pitching for Single-A St. Lucie in 2018 when he received his first exposure to a Mets icon, attempting a comeback for his last hurrah. It was during those interactions with a rehabbing David Wright that Peterson received a crash course on determination.