David Ortiz
Inducted:
2022
Player Stats
6-3, 230 lb
190 cm, 104 kg
Born
November 18, 1975
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Position:
Designated Hitter
College:
Estudia Espillat
David Ortiz, known as “Big Papi,” was one of baseball’s most feared designated hitters and a central figure in the Boston Red Sox’s championship era. After beginning his career with the Minnesota Twins, Ortiz joined Boston in 2003 and quickly became one of the game’s most productive power hitters.
Over 20 MLB seasons, he collected 2,472 hits, 541 home runs, 632 doubles and 1,768 RBI while batting .286. He was a 10-time All-Star, seven-time Silver Slugger and eight-time Edgar Martinez Award winner. Ortiz helped the Red Sox win World Series titles in 2004, 2007 and 2013, earning ALCS MVP honors in 2004 and World Series MVP honors in 2013.
He retired in 2016 after a remarkable final season. Ortiz was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2022.
Fowler's Awards and Honors
- 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)
- AL home run leader (2006)
- 3× AL RBI leader (2005, 2006, 2016)
MLB Records
- Most career regular-season walk-off hits: 20
- MLB-best World Series batting average: .455
- MLB-best World Series on-base percentage: .576
- MLB-best World Series OPS: 1.372
- Most career home runs by a designated hitter: 485.
MLB Teams
Minnesota Twins (1997–2002)
Boston Red Sox (2003–2016)
Number Worn
34
MLB Stats
Seasons:
20 (1997–2016)
Games:
2,408
At Bats:
8,640
Hits:
2,472
Runs:
1,419
Doubles:
632
Triples:
19
Home Runs:
541
RBI:
1,768
Stolen Bases:
17
Batting Average:
.286
On-Base Percentage:
.380
Slugging Percentage:
.552
OPS:
.931