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<h2>Early Life and Career Beginnings</h2>
<p><a href="/biography/david-ortiz">David Américo Ortiz Arias</a>, popularly known by his <a href="/biography/david-ortiz">nickname</a> "<a href="/biography/david-ortiz">Big Papi</a>," was born in 1975 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. A <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominican_Americans">Dominican-American</a>, 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.</p>

<h2>MLB Career Highlights</h2>
<p>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.</p>

<h2>Career Achievements and Records</h2>
<p>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.</p>

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<h2>Personal Life and Tributes</h2>
<p>Ortiz often paid tribute to his late mother, Ángela Rosa Arias, by pointing both index fingers to the sky after hitting a home run. She died in a car accident in 2002. As a permanent tribute, Ortiz has a tattoo of her on his biceps.</p>

<h2>Nickname and Family</h2>
<p>The nickname "<a href="/biography/david-ortiz">Big Papi</a>" originated from Ortiz’s habit of calling people "<a href="/biography/david-ortiz">Papi</a>" when he couldn’t remember their names. He is married to Tiffany Ortiz, who is originally from Kaukauna, Wisconsin, a town located between Appleton and Green Bay. Ortiz became a fan of the Green Bay Packers through her. In 2013, the couple briefly separated but later reconciled. Ortiz gained United States citizenship in 2008 during a ceremony held at the John F. Kennedy Library in Boston.</p>

<h2>Endorsements and Financials</h2>
<p>Ortiz has endorsed various products throughout his career. In 2007, he wore Reebok’s Big Papi 10M Mid Baseball cleat during the MLB All-Star Game in San Francisco. He reportedly earned an annual salary of $16 million during his peak years, and his net worth is estimated at approximately $45 million. His final contract extension with the Red Sox was valued at $16 million.</p>

<h2>Philanthropy and Online Presence</h2>
<p>Ortiz is active in charitable work through the David Ortiz Children’s Fund, which supports pediatric care in both Boston and the Dominican Republic. He also launched a charity wine label, “Vintage Papi,” which raised $150,000 for children's health initiatives. Fans can follow him on Instagram and Twitter at <strong>@davidortiz</strong>. His career statistics are available on platforms like Fangraphs and MLB.com.</p>

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