“He’s the complete package. He uses the whole field with power all over the place. Defensively, he makes all the plays.”
—Former big leaguer Howard Johnson

“His combination of ability, attitude, presence, and being a kid teammates tend to like and respect make him the kind of player you can build a team around.”
—Mets GM Dan Duquette

“He could be real special.”
—Former big leaguer John Stearns

“It’s definitely very, very refreshing the way he handles himself and the way he goes about his business. He’s a special player and a special person.”
—Teammate Joe McEwing

“He’s got his head screwed on tight. He’s got the right mentality.”
—Teammate Danny Garcia

“He could always hit. He’s always been a player.”
—Devil Rays shortstop BJ Upton

“He knows things and does things the rest of us took four or five years to learn.”
—Teammate Craig Brazell

“He’s 21, but he plays 35...and he has a 10-year-old’s heart.”
—Brazell

“If there’s one guy here I’d let date my sister, it’s him.”
—Teammate Jeff Duncan

“For a 21-year-old whose career is about to take off, he’s quite grounded.”
—Sportswriter Marty Noble

“He carries himself like someone who’s confident in his ability and in his surroundings.”
—Former Mets manager Art Howe

“I think we’re starting to get a pretty good idea of why everyone wanted David Wright in a deal.”
—Howe

“He’s so poised. The dude is good.”
—Teammate Mike Cameron

“He’s got a great approach at the plate, a lot of tools, and he’s continuing to learn.”
—Teammate Mike Piazza

“He’s a good kid. You pull for someone like that.”
—Piazza

“He’s thick, but strong. Real strong.”
—Minor league coach Ken Oberkfell

“He has natural ability and a tremendous work ethic—to have both of these things in one athlete is rare.”
—David's high school coach Steve Gedro