David ortiz life biography samples

Short Biography

David "Big Papi" Ortiz was known as a Dominican-American Major League Baseball designated hitter and first baseman. He is most famous for winning a World Series with the Boston Red Sox.

David Americo Ortiz Arias was born on November 18, 1975 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic to guardians Enrique and Angela Rosa.

He had four younger siblings and was known as the individual to carry peace to the family. Ortiz's father played baseball in Dominican teams and appeared to pass his baseball enthusiasm to his child.

Career as a Baseball Designated Hitter

In 2002, Ortiz hit .272 for the Minnesota Twins, with 20 homers and 75 RBIs.

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The Twins progressed to the American League Championship Series that year, yet lost to the Anaheim Angels. Ortiz endured wrist injuries in both 1998 and 2001 and knee issues in mid-2002.

In 2005, the Boston Red Sox's owner, John Henry, named Ortiz "The Best Clutch Hitter in the History of the Boston Red Sox".

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