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Pro baseball players, no matter how impeccably cool they appear running the bases, tend to come across a little dorky away from the diamond.

One notable exception is the Mets' young golden boy David Wright. His all-American, frat-boy chic is not going to win him any Most Fashionable Male titles, but as with his baseball, he's a solid all-arounder who plays to his strengths and gets the job done. Specifically, in this outfit, the New York No. 5 carefully distracts from his beefy frame with a simple, well-fitting sweater, shirt and jeans look that achieves that elusive (for athletes, at least) middle ground between gaudy and slobby.

Gilded Age Black Striped Cashmere V-Neck Sweater
When you're a hunky, 26-year-old superstar playing in New York City, your clothes shouldn't be what draws attention to you. A soft, gray-black V-neck is a great, subtle look for Wright. This tasteful offering from vintage Americana-influenced label Gilded Age will achieve the same effect for you. ($208 from Bluefly.com)

Topman Blue Multi-Stripe Shirt
A classic, open-collar shirt further softens Wright's chiseled appearance. ($25 from Topman.com)

Fossil Oversize Dual-Time Watch
It wouldn't be a pro-athlete outfit without a little bit of unnecessary bling. This Fossil watch achieves the same chunky style as D. Wright's timepiece while remaining consistent with the unshowy, collegiate, overall look. ($115 from Nordstrom.com)

Paper Denim & Cloth Destruction 'Dustin' Full Bootcut Jeans
($105 from Bluefly.com)