David Américo Ortiz Arias, popularly known by his nickname "Big Papi," was born in 1975 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. A Dominican-American, Ortiz was first signed by the Seattle Mariners in 1992. In 1996, he was traded to the Minnesota Twins, where he made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut in 1997. Ortiz played with the Twins until 2002 before signing with the Boston Red Sox in 2003, following his release from Minnesota.
Ortiz played primarily as a designated hitter, occasionally taking on first base duties. During his career, which spanned from 1997 to 2016, he earned a reputation as one of the most clutch hitters in baseball history. He played for the Boston Red Sox from 2003 until his retirement in 2016. His impact was most notably felt during the team's 2004 World Series victory, which ended an 86-year championship drought. He contributed to two additional championship runs in 2007 and 2013, earning the World Series MVP title in 2013.
Ortiz was selected as an All-Star ten times and was a seven-time Silver Slugger Award winner. He won three World Series championships during his tenure with the Red Sox. In 2006, Ortiz set a Red Sox single-season record with 54 home runs, showcasing his power-hitting abilities.
| Birth Date: | 18 Nov, 1975 |
| Age: | 44 yrs |
| Occupations: | Baseball player |
| Citizenship: | Dominican Republic |
| Birth Place: | Santo Domingo |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Dominican-American professional baseball player, DH |
| Net Worth 2021: | 55 million |
