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David Américo Ortiz Arias (born November 18, 1975), nicknamed "Big Papi", is a Dominican-American former professional baseball designated hitter who played 20 seasons in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2016, primarily for the Boston Red Sox.
Debut: September 2, 1997 (Age 21-288d, 17,144th in major league history) vs. CHC 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB. Last Game: October 2, 2016 (Age 40-319d) vs. TOR 4 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB. Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 2022.
Jul 24, 2022 · An iconic figure in two nations -- Red Sox Nation and the Dominican Republic -- Ortiz was formally inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year on the ballot. This, on the strength of a 20-year career that included 541 home runs.
Jun 10, 2019 · Former Boston Red Sox star David Ortiz is in stable condition and has asked to see his family, according to Dr. Jose Abel Gonzalez, who assisted on his surgery. Gonzalez said Ortiz suffered...
Learn about the career and achievements of David Ortiz, one of the greatest designated hitters in MLB history. He led the Red Sox to three World Series titles and hit 541 home runs, 632 doubles and 1,786 RBI.
David Ortiz, also known as Big Papi, is a retired Dominican-American baseball player who played as a designated hitter for the Boston Red Sox. He is a Hall of Famer, a three-time World Series champion, and a 10-time All-Star with 541 home runs and a .286 career batting average.
Jan 25, 2022 · The former Red Sox slugger and DH became the 58th first-ballot Hall of Famer and the only true DH to achieve that feat. He had a stellar career with 541 homers, 1,768 RBIs and 2,472 hits, and led Boston to three World Series titles.
