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David Ortiz is a MLB baseball player. He was born on November 18, 1975

Facts

Birth Date November 18, 1975
Birthplace Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Height/Weight 6 ft 3 inches, 230 lb (190 cm, 104 kg)
Batting Hand left
Throwing Hand left
Debut Date September 2, 1997
Last Game October 2, 2016
Jersey Number 34 (2003-2016, Boston Red Sox) • 27 (1997-2002, Minnesota Twins)
Position designated hitter and first baseman
At Bats 8,640
Batting Average 0.286
Hits 2,472
Home Runs 541
On-Base Percentage 0.38
On-Base Plus Slugging 0.931
Runs 1,419
Runs Batted In 1,768
Slugging Percentage 0.552
Stolen Bases 17
Twitter Handle @davidortiz

Top Questions

How many home runs did David Ortiz hit?
David Ortiz hit 541 home runs during his career.
Where was David Ortiz born?
David Ortiz was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
How many hits did David Ortiz have?
David Ortiz had 2,472 hits in his career.
When was David Ortiz born?
David Ortiz was born on November 18, 1975.
What position did David Ortiz play?
David Ortiz played designated hitter and first baseman.
How tall was David Ortiz?
David Ortiz was 6 ft 3 inches, 230 lb (190 cm, 104 kg).
What was David Ortiz's batting average?
David Ortiz had a career batting average of 0.286.