Why Joe Torre Wouldn’t Be Surprised To See David Wright in Cooperstown

2025-07-22

In this emotional and wide-ranging conversation, Mets legend and Hall of Fame manager Joe Torre sits down with Jay Horwitz to reflect on his decades in baseball—and the people who shaped it. Torre opens up about managing David Wright in the WBC, his thoughts on Wright’s Hall of Fame case, and memories of Don Mattingly, Tom Seaver, and Gil Hodges. He also shares deeply personal stories about his childhood, revealing how his father’s abuse inspired the founding of his ...

In this emotional and wide-ranging conversation, Mets legend and Hall of Fame manager Joe Torre sits down with Jay Horwitz to reflect on his decades in baseball—and the people who shaped it. Torre opens up about managing David Wright in the WBC, his thoughts on Wright’s Hall of Fame case, and memories of Don Mattingly, Tom Seaver, and Gil Hodges.

He also shares deeply personal stories about his childhood, revealing how his father’s abuse inspired the founding of his Safe At Home Foundation, which has helped thousands of children break the cycle of domestic violence.

From managing the Mets to building a dynasty with the Yankees, to humorous tales with Arthur Richmond and commercials with Willie Randolph and Bobby Valentine, this is Joe Torre like you've never heard him.

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