David Américo Ortiz Arias, nicknamed “Big Papi”, is a Dominican-American former professional baseball designated hitter and first baseman who played 20 seasons in Major League Baseball, primarily with the Boston Red Sox.
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During his 14 seasons with the Red Sox, David Otiz was a ten-time All-Star, a three-time World Series champion, and a seven-time Silver Slugger winner.
David Ortiz also holds the Red Sox single-season record for home runs with 54, which he set during the 2006 season.
Originally signed by the Seattle Mariners in 1992, David Ortiz was traded to the Twins in 1996 and played parts of six seasons with the team.
In Boston, David Ortiz established himself as “one of the greatest designated hitters the game has ever seen”.
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David Ortiz was instrumental in the team ending its 86-year World Series championship drought in 2004, as well as during successful championship runs in 2007 and 2013; he was named the World Series Most Valuable Player in 2013.
David Ortiz Children: Meet D’Angelo Ortiz, Jessica Ortiz, And Alexandra Ortiz
David Ortiz and his wife, Tiffany, have three children; D’Angelo Ortiz, Jessica Ortiz, And Alexandra Ortiz.
David Ortiz has a home in the Dominican Republic where his youngest son, David Andres, lives with his mother, Fary Almanzar Fernandez.
On April 11, 2016, David Ortiz’s daughter Alex sang the national anthem before the 2016 Red Sox home opener.
In March 2021, David Ortiz’s son D’Angelo was played baseball at Westminster Christian School in Palmetto Bay, Florida.
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