David Américo Ortiz Arias (born November 18, 1975), nicknamed "Big Papi", is a Dominican-American former professional baseball designated hitter and first baseman who played 20 seasons in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2016, primarily for the Boston Red Sox.

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Led the Red Sox and placed among AL leaders with 35 HR (T-5th), 104 RBI (6th), and a .517 SLG (8th) in 142 games, 2nd most on the team (Xander Bogaerts, 144)...Were his most HR and RBI since 2007 (35 HR, 117 RBI)...Averaged an RBI every 4.98 AB, the 2nd-best ratio in the majors behind TOR's Edwin Encarnacion (4.87 AB/RBI)...Was 3rd in the AL ...

8 hours ago · Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz can’t necessarily relate to Rafael Devers’ ongoing frustration about where he’ll play this season. Nonetheless, Ortiz has the All-Star slugger’s back in a ...

After the Red Sox dispatched the Tigers in six games, Ortiz went 11-for-16 with eight walks in the World Series – earning MVP honors as Boston again defeated the Cardinals. Ortiz led the AL with 127 RBI in his final season in 2016, ending his career with a .286 batting average, 541 home runs, 632 doubles and 1,786 RBI.

Feb 4, 2004 · David Americo Ortiz was a Major League Baseball player with the Minnesota Twins (1997 - 2002) and Boston Red Sox (2003 - 2016). Do you know why Big Papi, his nickname, switched from number 27 to number 34? Sports Illustrated: Me and My Number (24 July 006.

Nov 17, 2024 · David Ortiz became a legend in Boston by leading the Red Sox to 3 World Series titles. He was MVP of the 2004 ALCS and 2013 World Series. “Big Papi” is 17th all-time with 541 home runs and won the Roberto Clemente Award in 2011. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2022. #HHM pic.twitter.com/mxwnbUVCDp.

Aug 2, 2022 · David Ortiz remains one of the best designated hitters in the history of the game, cementing his place in the Hall of Fame. References: https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/o/ortizda01.shtml

At his position of Designated Hitter, David holds the all-time MLB record for hits, runs batted in, games, plate appearances, at-bats, runs, doubles, total bases, extra-base hits, and walks. David announced his retirement on his 40th birthday, deciding to play one last season in 2016.

Sep 14, 1997 · Sent from the Mariners to the Twins, Ortiz made his MLB debut for Minnesota in September of 1997. Ortiz’s first HR with the Red Sox is as a pinch-hitter in the top of the 14th inning on Sunday Night Baseball, propelling Boston to victory.