David Ortiz aka “Big Papi” is a Dominican-American former 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.
Ortiz was born on November 18, 1975 and 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, where he posted a .246 batting average with two home runs and 20 RBIs.
The Santo Domingo native is the eldest of four children of Enrique (Leo) Ortiz and Ángela Rosa Arias. He graduated from Estudia Espaillat High School in the Dominican Republic with outstanding achievements in baseball and basketball.
Achievements of David Ortiz
David Ortiz had an exceptional MLB career, as he was a 10-time All-Star, three-time World Series champion, and seven-time Silver Slugger winner during his 14 seasons with the Red Sox. He also holds the Red Sox record for home runs in a season (54), which he set in 2006.
The 46-year-old had many milestones and accomplishments under his belt when he last played in the MLB in 2016. This also made Ortiz eligible to be on the 2022 ballot for the National Baseball Hall of Fame and has ultimately made it onto the ballot when it was announced on November 22, 2021.
David Ortiz Net Worth in 2022
David Ortiz earned nearly $160 million in salary during his playing years, with a peak salary of nearly $16 million during his last two seasons, 2015 and 2016. According to Celebrity Net Worth, his worth net worth is estimated to be around $55 million as of January 2022.
A large portion of David’s income comes from his collaborations with some of the world’s biggest brands over the years. He has earned tens of millions of dollars advertising for companies including MasterCard, JetBlue, Coca-Cola and Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’ Donuts, New Balance and Marucci.