The Wright Stuff: Mets captain treasures World Series debut - Washington Post

New York Mets third baseman David Wright walks to batting practice during media day for the Major League Baseball World Series against the Kansas City Royals Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, in Kansas City, Mo. (Charlie Riedel/Associated Press)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Gary LaRocque thought back to a spring afternoon in 2001 at Hickory High School in Chesapeake, Virginia. A touted 18-year-old came onto the field after his last class to take some batting practice.

Read Full Story