Positions: Designated Hitter and First Baseman
Bats: Left • Throws: Left
6-3, 230lb (190cm, 104kg)
Born: November 18, 1975 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic do
High School: Estudia Espillat (Dominican Republic)
Debut:
September 2, 1997
(Age 21-288d,
17,144th in major league history)
vs. CHC 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
October 2, 2016
(Age 40-319d)
vs. TOR 4 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 2022. (Voted by BBWAA on 307/394 ballots)
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1998 season
Agents: ISE Baseball
Full Name: David Americo Ortiz
Nicknames: Big Papi or Cookie Monster
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Career
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