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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Aug 2, 2022 · David Ortiz’s impact on the city of Boston and the Red Sox rivals any player’s contribution to one city or team. In just his second season in Boston, Ortiz helped lead the Red Sox to their first World Series title in 86 years with clutch hits and a fearless demeanor.

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. He retired as one of only four players with at least 500 home runs and 600 doubles.

David Américo Ortiz Arias, also went by David Arias, (born November 18, 1975 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a former Major League Baseball designated hitter who played for the Boston Red Sox.

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 ...

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Nov 17, 2024 · David Ortiz's numbers jump off the stat sheet. The Dominican Republic native played until he was 40, putting up one of the best final seasons -- at any age -- in baseball history. He was elected to the Hall of Fame on the first ballot in 2022, after putting together a career full of amazing moments.

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.

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