Brian Wright / Brian Wright

Hello! I'm a Los Angeles-based content creator with expertise in sports history and a lifetime contract as a New York Mets fan. I've been able to channel this love/obsession into two books: Mets in 10s and New York Mets All-Time All-Stars. I currently do game coverage for MLB.com and serve as a historian for Metsmerized Online. I also create videos, design graphics, and plan content strategies for clients and my own social media accounts. My work has been featured in the New York Daily News, SB Nation, and SI.com. Feel free to contact me for any freelance writing, editing, or content creation needs!

MLB.COM/GENERAL BASEBALL ARTICLES

Just Baseball • September 29, 2023

The 1993 NL West: A Pennant Race We'll Never See Again

Thirty years ago, at time where far less teams made the MLB playoffs, there was a pennant race unlike anything we will ever see again.

Just Baseball • July 24, 2023

Still Sticky After All These Years: The 40th Anniversary of 'The Pine Tar Game'

Forty years ago, a game between the Royals and Yankees ended in the most unique fashion, over the amount of pine tar on George Brett's bat. Two lessons were learned after the events of July 24, 1983 at Yankee Stadium. First, there are rules in baseball that have no impact on the outcome. Second, don’t make George Brett mad. Baseball has its share of images that are iconic, emotional, and surreal. Brett storming out of the dugout when his go-ahead home run was disallowed is all of those. The Yan

MLB.com • May 29, 2023

Pérez shines, K's Ohtani as Marlins finish trip with happy flight

MLB Pipeline’s top pitching prospect began with a strike low and on the outside corner. The second pitch was in the dirt. The 1-1 offering was away. Trout swung and struck it well, but not well enough. Bryan De La Cruz eased over in left field for the inning-ending catch.

MLB.com • May 8, 2023

Rendon hits first HR, but pitching depth gets more concerning

For the second straight game, the Angels used an everyday player on the mound. And for the second straight game, it was not Shohei Ohtani. Ranger runners crossed the plate with frequency late Saturday and carried over into Sunday.

METS ARTICLES

Just Baseball • July 9, 2022

How Keith Hernandez Changed The '80s Mets

The greatest trade in Mets history resulted in the best era of baseball this franchise has ever seen. Today they will honor Keith Hernandez by retiring his No. 17. He’s not only one of the best players in Mets history. He’s also one of the most significant. Keith Hernandez will have No. 17 retired on Saturday, and deservedly so.

Metsmerized Online | Everything New York Mets • April 7, 2022

A History of the Mets on Opening Day

The start of the regular season is cause for fans to celebrate. Mets fans have celebrated more often than the rest. From the familiar stars like Tom Seaver and Gary Carter to unlikely heroes such as Alberto Castillo and Collin Cowgill, the New York Mets are an Opening Day juggernaut.

Metsmerized Online • February 16, 2022

Remembering Gary Carter Ten Years Later

It’s been a decade since we lost “Kid.” The memories of Gary Carter still center on life — and how much he had while present. If Keith Hernandez was the brains of the 1986 Mets, Carter was its heart. That might sound corny, but it’s fitting for the legendary catcher we knew and loved.

Metsmerized Online | Everything New York Mets • September 4, 2020

“The Franchise” Then, Now, and Forever

In continued remembrance of Tom Seaver, here is an updated version of the chapter on him from my book “The New York Mets All-Time All-Stars,” released this February. The argument for the greatest Met ever isn’t an argument at all. Seaver rewrote the Mets history book with his golden right arm, leaving an indelible mark on this team that will be almost impossible to erase. It would be less exhausting to recount the team pitching records he doesn’t hold. No. 41 is first in wins, strikeouts, comp

PODCASTS

Locked On Mets • September 23, 2021

Once Upon a Time in Queens Review

The 1986 New York Mets will always be remembered as the greatest team in franchise history and that group was celebrated once again last week, when ESPN's latest 30 for 30 "Once Upon a Time in Queens" came out. Host Ryan Finkelstein is joined once again by author Brian Wright for a Throwback Thursday, as the two discuss their experience watching the great Mets documentary. Follow & Subscribe to the Locked On Mets Podcast on these platforms… 🎧 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-mets-daily-podcast-on-the-new-york-mets/id1457146683 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Sfpty6JdDfXF7CKnvVGqf 🎧 Audacy: https://www.audacy.com/podcasts/locked-on-mets-48807 🎧 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/locked-on-mets 🎧 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vbG9ja2VkLW9uLW1ldHM= Follow Locked On Mets on Twitter Locked On Mets https://twitter.com/LockedOnMets Ryan Finkelstein https://twitter.com/FinkelsteinRyan Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Molecule Mattress Visit OnMolecule.com and save twenty percent with promo code LOCKEDON. NetSuite NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind financing program only for those ready to switch today! Head to NetSuite.com/LockedOn

October 30, 2015

1975 World Series

Profiles in Sports • July 23, 2018

Mario Andretti Interview

SHORT-FORM VIDEOS

INFOGRAPHICS

October 19, 2023

Wainwright Wins by Opponent

October 19, 2023

ALCS Head-to-Head

October 19, 2023

Reggie Jackson Postseason Resume

October 19, 2023

NLCS Head-to-Head

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