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David Ortiz #34 - DH/1B

Boston

  • Age: 37
  • DOB: 1975/11/18
  • POB: Santo Domingo, Dom. Rep.
  • Height: 6-4 Weight: 250lbs
  • Bats/Throws: L/L
  • MLB Seasons: 16
  • Signed by Seattle in 1992.
  • Current Status: On roster
GPGSWLSVCGSHOIPHRERHRBBKWHIPERA
Year to date26-------3617-79---
On Pace143-------19893-3849---

Scouting Report

AssetsIs one of the great clutch hitters of his era and an RBI machine. Owns a lethal combination of plate patience and a monster power stroke. Is a born leader.
FlawsHas seen his eye and bat speed decline with age. Is a complete non-factor on the basepaths and isn't a great glove at first base. Could stand to cut down on his whiffs.
Career potentialVeteran star DH and leader.

Honours and Awards

2012Named to the All-Star Game
2011Roberto Clemente Man of the Year (Outstanding skills, sportsmanship and community involvement)
2011AL - Silver Slugger
2011Named to the All-Star Game
2010Named to the All-Star Game
2008Named to the All-Star Game
2007AL - Silver Slugger
2007Named to the All-Star Game
2006AL - Silver Slugger
2006Named to the All-Star Game
2005AL - Hank Aaron Award (Best overall hitter)
2005AL - Silver Slugger
2005AL - Players Choice Awards (Outstanding Player)
2005Named to the All-Star Game
2004AL - Silver Slugger
2004AL - American League Championship - Most Valuable Player
2004Named to the All-Star Game
1999Pacific Coast League (AAA) - All-Star Team
1999Triple-A - All-Star Team (Baseball America)
1995Arizona League (R) - All-Star Team

Transactions / Injuries / Suspensions

2013/04/19Missed 15 games (heel injury).
2013/03/31Heel injury, 15-day DL (retroactive to March 22nd, 2013).
2012/11/05Re-signed by the Boston Red Sox to a two-year contract.
2012/10/29Filed for free agency.
2012/10/03Missed the last 35 regular season games (right achilles).
2012/08/27Right Achilles, 15-day DL (retroactive to August 25th, 2012).
2012/08/24Missed 35 games (right achilles).
2012/07/18Right Achilles, 15-day DL (retroactive to July 17th, 2012).
2012/07/17Right Achilles, day-to-day.
2012/02/13Re-signed by the Boston Red Sox to a one-year contract.
2011/10/30Filed for free agency.
2011/09/15Missed 1 game (back spasms).
2011/09/14Back spasms, day-to-day.
2011/08/24Missed 9 games (right heel injury).
2011/08/16Right heel injury, day-to-day.
2011/07/22Missed 3 games (suspended by mlb).
2010/11/04Boston Red Sox exercised their contract option for next season.
2009/05/08Missed 1 game (neck injury).
2009/05/07Neck injury, day-to-day.
2008/08/12Missed 1 game (wrist injury).
2008/08/11Wrist injury, day-to-day (retroactive to August 11th, 2008).
2008/07/25Missed 45 games (left wrist injury).
2008/06/03Left wrist injury, 15-day DL (retroactive to June 1st, 2008).
2008/06/01Sprained left wrist, day-to-day.
2008/05/05Missed 1 game (knee injury).
2008/05/04Knee injury, day-to-day.
2008/04/29Missed 2 games (bruised right knee).
2008/04/26Bruised right knee, day-to-day.
2007/07/25Missed 4 games (shoulder injury).
2007/07/21Shoulder injury, day-to-day.
2007/05/30Missed 3 games (hamstring).
2007/05/28Hamstring, day-to-day.
2007/05/17Illness, day-to-day.
2006/09/05Missed 8 games (irregular heartbeat).
2006/08/29Irregular heartbeat, day-to-day.
2006/08/28Illness, day-to-day.
2006/07/21Missed 1 game (back injury).
2006/07/20Back injury, day-to-day.
2006/04/10Signed by the Boston Red Sox to a four-year contract extension.
2005/08/26Missed 1 game (hand injury).
2005/08/25Hand injury, day-to-day.
2005/04/29Fined by the MLB.
2004/09/04Missed 2 games (right shoulder injury).
2004/09/02Right shoulder injury, day-to-day.
2004/07/29Fined by the MLB.
2004/07/11Missed 1 game (personal reasons).
2004/07/10Personal reasons, day-to-day.
2004/05/21Re-signed by the Boston Red Sox to a two-year contract.
2004/01/31Re-signed by the Boston Red Sox to a one-year contract.
2003/01/22Signed as a free agent by the Boston Red Sox to a one-year contract.
2002/12/16Released by the Minnesota Twins.
2002/05/13Missed 22 games (knee injury).
2002/04/24Knee injury, 15-day DL.
2002/04/19Knee injury, day-to-day.
2001/07/20Missed 68 games (fractured right wrist).
2001/06/04Transferred from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL.
2001/05/05Fractured right wrist, 15-day DL.

Trades

2003/01/22Signed as a free agent by the Boston Red Sox.
1996/09/13Seattle Mariners traded player to be named later (David Ortiz) to the Minnesota Twins for Dave Hollins.
1992/11/28Signed as a non-drafted free agent by the Seattle Mariners in 1992.

Career Stats

YearTeamLeagueGPGSWLSVCGSHOIPHRERHRBBKWHIPERA
2013BostonAL26-------3617-79---
2012BostonAL90-------10365-2356---
2011BostonAL146-------16284-2978---
2010BostonAL145-------14086-3282---
2009BostonAL150-------12977-2874---
2008BostonAL109-------11074-2370---
2008PawtucketAAA3-------34-33---
2008PortlandAA3-------22-02---
2007BostonAL149-------182116-35111---
2006BostonAL151-------160115-54119---
2005BostonAL159-------180119-47102---
2004BostonAL150-------17594-4175---
2003BostonAL128-------12979-3158---
2002MinnesotaAL125-------11252-2043---
2001MinnesotaAL89-------7146-1840---
2001New BritainAA9-------93-03---
2001Fort MyersA1-------00-01---
2001GCL TwinsR4-------43-03---
2000MinnesotaAL130-------11759-1057---
1999MinnesotaAL10-------01-05---
1999Salt LakeAAA130-------15085-3079---
1998MinnesotaAL86-------7747-939---
1998Salt LakeAAA11-------95-23---
1997MinnesotaAL15-------1610-12---
1997Salt LakeAAA10-------95-42---
1997New BritainAA69-------8340-1421---
1997Fort MyersA61-------7945-1322---
1996WisconsinA129-------15689-1852---
1995AZL MarinersR48-------6130-423---
1994AZL MarinersR53-------4114-214---
TotalAL1858-------18991141-4081020---
TotalAAA154-------17199-3987---
TotalAA81-------9445-1426---
TotalA191-------235134-3175---
TotalR105-------10647-640---

Legend:

GP - games played
GS - games started
W - wins
L - losses
SV - saves
CG - complete games
SHO - shutouts
IP - innings pitched
H - hits
R - runs
ER - earned runs
HR - homeruns
BB - walks or base on balls
K - strikouts
WHIP - walks and hits per inning pitched
ERA - earned runs avverage