David Ortiz aka ‘Big Papi’ is a former Dominican-American professional baseball designated hitter and first baseman who played 20 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). He was primarily associated with the Boston Red Sox and also played for the Minnesota Twins.
Born on November 18, 1975, Ortiz was signed by the Seattle Mariners just 10 days after his 17th birthday. However, he made his professional debut in 1994 for the Mariners of the Arizona League, batting .246 with two home runs and 20 RBI.
The Santo Domingo native is the oldest of four children of Enrique (Leo) Ortiz and Ángela Rosa Arias. He graduated from Estudia Espaillat High School in the Dominican Republic with standout performances in baseball and basketball.
David Ortiz Achievements
David Ortiz had a stellar MLB career as he was a ten-time All-Star, a three-time World Series champion, and a seven-time Silver Slugger winner during his 14 seasons with the Red Sox. He also holds the Red Sox single-season record for home runs (54), which he set in 2006.
The 46-year-old had numerous milestones and achievements against his name when he last played in MLB in 2016. With this, Ortiz also became eligible to appear on the 2022 ballot for the National Baseball Hall of Fame and was eventually included on the ballot when it was announced on November 22, 2021.
David Ortiz Net Worth in 2022
David Ortiz earned almost $160 million in salary during his active years with a peak salary of almost $16 million he earned in both of his final two seasons, 2015 and 2016. According to Celebrity Net Worth, his net worth is estimated to be approximately $55 million in January 2022.
A major chunk of David’s income came from his association with some of the top global brands over the years. He has earned tens of millions from endorsements with companies like MasterCard, JetBlue, Coca-Cola and Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’ Donuts, New Balance and Marucci.
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