David ortiz biography mlb

David Ortiz’s name is synonymous with the Boston Red Sox of the 2000s and 2010s, but his path to becoming the player he was in Boston was not an easy one.

Growing up in a difficult environment, Ortiz spent years struggling to overcome injuries, lack of consistency, and personal turmoil throughout stints in the minor leagues only to be released by the Twins years into his career.

He persevered and became an icon in Boston.

David Ortiz eventually cemented his place as one of baseball’s best hitters with a knack for delivering the clutch hit needed to propel his team to greatness.

Hall of Fame level clutch.@davidortiz | @baseballhallpic.twitter.com/7tUMAETczP

— Red Sox (@RedSox) July 24, 2022

Early Life

David Ortiz was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on November 18, 1975, to parents Enrique Ortiz and Angela Rosa Arias.

Ortiz grew up in a particularly rough area of the Dominican Republic that