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David Ortiz #34 - DH/1B

David Ortiz
Boston
DOB: Nov 18, 1975
Age: 34
Place of Birth: Santo Domingo, Dom. Rep.
HT: 6-4 WT: 230
Bats/Throws: L/L
MLB Seasons: 13
Signed by Seattle in 1992.

Current Status: Off Season (on 40-man roster)

 YearGABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOSBCSOBPSLGAVG
Year to date: 20091505417712935128997413402.332.462.238
20093120100000400.083.083.083

Scouting Report

Assets One of the greatest clutch hitters in history. Owns a lethal combination of great plate patience, a monster power stroke, and a great batting eye. A team leader.
Flaws A non-factor on the basepaths. Not a great glove at first base. Could stand to cut down on his whiffs.
Career potential Perennial MVP candidate.

Honours and Awards

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 - Players Choice Awards (Outstanding Player)
2005AL - Silver Slugger
2005AL - Hank Aaron Award (Best overall hitter)
2005Named to the All-Star Game
2004AL - Silver Slugger
2004AL - American League Championship - Most Valuable Player
2004Named to the All-Star Game
1999Pacific Coast (AAA) - All-Star Team
1999Triple-A - All-Star Team (Baseball America)
1995Arizona League (R) - All-Star Team

Transactions / Injuries / Suspensions

08-May-09Missed 1 game (neck injury).
07-May-09Neck injury, day-to-day.
12-Aug-08Missed 1 game (wrist injury).
11-Aug-08Wrist injury, day-to-day.
25-Jul-08Missed 45 games (left wrist injury).
03-Jun-08Left wrist injury, 15-day DL (retroactive to June 1st).
01-Jun-08Sprained left wrist, day-to-day.
05-May-08Missed 1 game (knee injury).
04-May-08Knee injury, day-to-day.
29-Apr-08Missed 2 games (bruised right knee).
26-Apr-08Bruised right knee, day-to-day.
25-Jul-07Missed 4 games (shoulder injury).
21-Jul-07Shoulder injury, day-to-day.
30-May-07Missed 3 games (hamstring).
28-May-07Hamstring, day-to-day.
17-May-07Illness, day-to-day.
05-Sep-06Missed 8 games (irregular Heartbeat).
29-Aug-06Irregular heartbeat, day-to-day.
28-Aug-06Illness, day-to-day.
21-Jul-06Missed 1 game (back injury).
20-Jul-06Back injury, day-to-day.
10-Apr-06Signed by the Boston Red Sox to a four-year contract extension.
26-Aug-05Missed 1 game (hand injury).
25-Aug-05Hand injury, day-to-day.
29-Apr-05Fined an undisclosed amount by the MLB.
04-Sep-04Missed 2 games (right shoulder injury).
02-Sep-04Right shoulder injury, day-to-day.
29-Jul-04Fined an undisclosed amount by the MLB.
11-Jul-04Missed 1 game (personal reasons).
10-Jul-04Personal reasons, day-to-day.
21-May-04Re-signed by the Boston Red Sox to a two-year contract with a club option for 2007.
31-Jan-04Re-signed by the Boston Red Sox to a one-year contract.
22-Jan-03Signed as a free agent by the Boston Red Sox to a one year contract.
16-Dec-02Released by the Minnesota Twins.
13-May-02Missed 22 games (knee injury).
24-Apr-02Knee injury, 15-day DL.
19-Apr-02Knee injury, day-to-day.
20-Jul-01Missed 68 games (fractured right wrist).
04-Jun-01Transfered from the 15-day to the 60-day DL.
05-May-01Fractured right wrist, 15-day DL.

Trades

22-Jan-03Signed as a free agent by the Boston Red Sox.
13-Sep-96Seattle Mariners traded player to be named later (David Ortiz) to the Minnesota Twins for Dave Hollins.
28-Nov-92Signed as a non-drafted free agent by the Seattle Mariners in 1992.

Career Stats

YearTeamLeagueGABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOSBCSOBPSLGAVG
2009BostonAL1505417712935128997413402.332.462.238
2008BostonAL109416741103012389707410.369.507.264
2008PawtucketAAA394300353200.500.133.333
2008PortlandAA382200012100.400.250.250
2007BostonAL1495491161825213511711110331.445.621.332
2006BostonAL1515581151602925413711911710.413.636.287
2005BostonAL1596011191804014714810212410.397.604.300
2004BostonAL15058294175473411397513300.380.603.301
2003BostonAL1284487912939231101588300.369.592.288
2002MinnesotaAL125412521123212075438712.339.500.272
2001MinnesotaAL8930346711711848406810.324.475.234
2001New BritainAA9373940013900.293.351.243
2001Fort MyersA130000001000.250.000.000
2001GCL TwinsR4103400013110.538.400.400
2000MinnesotaAL130415591173611063578110.364.446.282
1999MinnesotaAL102010000051200.200.000.000
1999Salt LakeAAA13047685150353301107910522.412.590.315
1998MinnesotaAL862784777200946397210.371.446.277
1998Salt LakeAAA11375930263900.300.486.243
1997MinnesotaAL15491016301621900.353.449.327
1997Salt LakeAAA1042591041021100.250.524.214
1997New BritainAA6925840832221456217826.379.585.322
1997Fort MyersA6123945791501358225321.385.556.331
1996WisconsinA1294858915634218935210834.389.509.322
1995AZL MarinersR481843061184437235220.403.538.332
1994AZL MarinersR531671441101220144614.305.353.246
TotalAL1451517288914583801431710687951107105.377.545.282
TotalAAA15456499171393391318712722.396.590.303
TotalAA8130345942621458268826.369.548.310
TotalA191727134235492311517516155.388.524.323
TotalR10536147106285658409944.363.449.294

Playoff Stats

YearTeamLeagueGABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOSBCSOBPSLGAVG
2009BostonAL3120100000400.083.083.083
2008BostonAL114348211591300.327.349.186
2007-144616176031014900.500.690.370
2005-3122420110300.330.750-
2004-1455132231519131001.510.760.400