Tuesday, December 29, 2009

David Ortiz Images and Biogaraphy

David Ortiz (born 1975 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a Dominican Major League Baseball designated hitter who has played for the Boston Red Sox since 2003. Previously, Ortiz played for the Minnesota Twins (1997–2002). Nicknamed "Big Papi," Ortiz is a five-time All-Star and holds the Red Sox single-season record for home runs with 54, set during the 2006 season. "Big Papi" is 6′4″ and weighs 230 pounds (104 kg). Ortiz plays first base in NL parks.

In 2009 it was revealed that Ortiz tested positive for a banned substance during a survey of all major league players in 2003.