David Ortiz

David Ortiz, (or-TEEZ) born David Américo Ortiz Arias (November 18, 1975 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic), is a Major League Baseball first baseman/designated hitter who plays for the Boston Red Sox (since 2003). Previously, Ortiz played for the Minnesota Twins (1997-2002). He bats and throws left-handed.

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November 18 - 1975 - Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic - Major League Baseball - First baseman - Designated hitter - Boston Red Sox - 2003 - Minnesota Twins - 1997 - 2002 - Left-handed

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Ortiz consistently hits for power to all fields. For a slugger, he is a good two-strike hitter and a hard man to strike out. Like many left-handed power hitters, Ortiz feasts on pitches down and over the inside half of home plate. While he is below average in foot speed, Ortiz is a heads-up player who will try for the extra base hit at the right time. Rarely at first base, he catches what he gets to and has a decent arm, though he is fairly immobile on the field.

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Slugger - Strike out - Power hitter - Home plate - Extra base hit

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