David Ortiz Dominican Baseball Player From Santo Domingo
David Ortiz · baseball player and baseball commentator · Dominican
Known for
Biography
Born on 18 November 1975 in Santo Domingo, David Ortiz is a Dominican baseball player. David Ortiz has lined up for Boston Red Sox (2003–2016) and Minnesota Twins (1997–2002).
Career
The records list him as a designated hitter. The first club on record is Minnesota Twins (1997). He has played for 2 teams on record, including Boston Red Sox. 13 years at Boston Red Sox make up the longest period in his listed career. At Boston Red Sox (2003–2016), his team-mates on record include Jon Lester, Daisuke Matsuzaka and Koji Uehara. Minnesota Twins team-mates from the same years include Peter Moylan. His one screen credit is Patriots Day (2016).
Recognition
He won the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2020. David Ortiz also has received the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum (2022) and an Edgar Martínez Award (2003). In all, David Ortiz has won 11 awards.
Personal life
He has one child on record.
Teams
2 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1997–2002 | Minnesota Twins | Designated hitter |
| 2003–2016 | Boston Red Sox | Designated hitter |
Awards and nominations
11 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum | Won | |
| 2020 | Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 2013 | Babe Ruth Award | Won | |
| 2013 | World Series Most Valuable Player Award | Won | |
| 2011 | Roberto Clemente Award | Won | |
| 2008 | Great Immigrants Award | Won | |
| 2005 | Hank Aaron Award | Won | |
| 2004 | League Championship Series Most Valuable Player Award | Won | |
| 2004 | Major League Baseball All-Star | Won | |
| 2004 | Silver Slugger Award | Won | |
| 2003 | Edgar Martínez Award | Won |
Filmography
1 credit| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Patriots Day | David Ortiz, Himself | Film |
David Ortiz on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 2.5M @davidortiz
- Engagement rate
- 0.76% below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 19,069
- Average comments
- 284 Based on the last 10 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
David Ortiz Photos
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Photo: User Googie man on en.wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0 -
Photo: Rubenstein · CC BY 2.0 -
Photo: Rubenstein · CC BY 2.0
Frequently asked questions
How old is David Ortiz?
David Ortiz is 50 years old, born on 18 November 1975 in Santo Domingo.
What is David Ortiz known for?
David Ortiz is a designated hitter who has played for Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins.
What is David Ortiz’s nationality?
David Ortiz is Dominican, born in Santo Domingo.
Has David Ortiz won any awards?
Yes. 11 awards are on record, including National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum (2022).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q448005), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Rubenstein · CC BY 2.0
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