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David Ortiz

Retired MLB

Former Red Sox first baseman and designated hitter David Ortiz retired following the 2016 season as one of the greatest hitters of his era. In 19 MLB seasons, he batted .286 with a .380 on-base percentage, had a slugging percentage of .552, was a 10-time All-Star and led Boston to three World Series championships. He is among baseball’s all-time leaders in extra-base hits (1,192), home runs (541) and RBIs (1,768). Playing as a DH in his final season at the age of 40, Ortiz put up arguably the finest offensive numbers of his career, leading the American League in doubles (48), RBIs (127), slugging percentage (.620) and OPS (1.021). Born in the Dominican Republic in 1975, Ortiz was the oldest of four children. He played basketball and baseball at Estudia Espaillat High, and signed with the Seattle Mariners in 1992, 10 days after his 17th birthday. He made his professional debut two years later in the Arizona League. In 1996, he played for Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, the Mariner’s Class A affiliate. While playing in Wisconsin, he became a fan of the Green B

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David Ortiz

Dominican-American baseball player (born 1975)

For the American politician, see David Ortiz (politician).

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Ortiz and the second or maternal family name is Arias.

Baseball player

David Ortiz

Ortiz with the Boston Red Sox in 2013

Designated hitter
Born: (1975-11-18) November 18, 1975 (age 49)
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
September 2, 1997, for the Minnesota Twins
October 2, 2016, for the Boston Red Sox
Batting average.286
Hits2,472
Home runs541
Runs batted in1,768
Stats at Baseball Reference 
  • 10× All-Star (2004–2008, 2010–2013, 2016)
  • 3× World Series champion (2004, 2007, 2013)
  • World Series MVP (2013)
  • ALCS MVP (2004)
  • 7× Silver Slugger Award (2004–2007, 2011, 2013, 2016)
  • 2× AL Hank Aaron Award (2005, 2016)
  • Roberto Clemente Award (2011)
  • AL home run leader (2006)
  • 3× AL RBI leader (2005, 2006, 2016)
  • Boston Red Sox No. 34 retired
  • Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame
Induction2022
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OVERVIEW

Three-time World Series Champion and former World Series MVP David Ortiz, affectionately known as "Big Papi," is an MLB studio analyst for FOX Sports. He contributes to the network’s regular season, All-Star Game and MLB Postseason coverage.

Ortiz made his broadcasting debut with FOX Sports as a guest studio analyst during the 2014 World Series and has continued to appear on the network since his retirement.

LIFE ON THE FIELD

Ortiz entered Major League Baseball in 1992 with the Minor-League affiliate of the Seattle Mariners, where he quickly established himself as one of the best hitters. He was traded to the Minnesota Twins in 1996, making his Major-League debut with the franchise in 1997. After six seasons in the North Star State, Ortiz was picked up by the Boston Red Sox.

In "Beantown," Ortiz became known as one of the game’s most-feared hitters. During the Red Sox’s 2004 postseason run, the designated hitter was instrumental in defeating the New York Yankees in the American League Championship Series, silencing any superstition about the "Curse of the

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