| David Ortiz Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 3 in |
| Weight | 104 kg |
| Date of Birth | November 18, 1975 |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
David Ortiz is a Dominican-American former professional baseball designated hitter and first baseman whose career spanned a little shy of two decades in Major League Baseball, primarily for the Boston Red Sox.
Born Name
David Américo Ortiz Arias
Nick Name
Big Papi
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Born Place
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Residence
Boston, Massachusettes, United States
Nationality
Education
David studied at Estudia Espaillat High School in the Dominican Republic.
Occupation
Former Professional Baseball Player
Family
- Father – Enrique (Leo) Ortiz
- Mother – Ángela Rosa Arias
- Siblings – Albania Ortiz (Brother)
Net Worth
On June 6, 2016, David Ortiz’s net worth was $22,000,000 according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Build
Large
Height
6 ft 3 in or 190.5 cm
Weight
104 kg or 229 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
David has dated –
- Tiffany – David has been married to a woman named Tiffany with whom he has three children – D’Angelo Ortiz (b. July 10, 2004), Alexandra Ortiz (b. March 22, 2001) (Baseball Player), and Yessica Ortiz (b. October 23, 1996). Tiffany hails from Kaukauna, Wisconsin. He announced in April 2013, that they were deciding to part ways but reconciled later. In 2017, the couple lived in Miami, Florida. However, David also has a home located in the Dominican Republic where his son and his mother, Fary Almanzar Fernandez continue to reside. In December 2021, David’s wife announced on her Instagram that they once again decided to part ways.
Race / Ethnicity
Mixed (Black and Hispanic)
David is of Dominican Republic descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- He batted and pitched left-handed.
- Each time he hit a home run, David would point his index fingers to the sky.
Brand Endorsements
David has appeared in commercials for several brands such as –
- TurboTax
- Destination XL
- Skechers Relaxed Fit
- FOX Bet Super 6
- DIRECTV Stream
- Zenni Optical
- Capri Sun
- Topps TV
- XFINITY
- ROMAN TV
- DraftKing SportsBook
- eternalHealth
David Ortiz Facts
- Growing up, David looked up to standout pitcher Ramón Martinez and his younger brother Pedro Jaime Martínez.
- David was a high school standout baseball and basketball player.
- Just ten days after his 17th birthday, the Seattle Mariners signed him on to their team on November 28, 1992, and listed him under the name “David Arias.”
- He made his Major League Baseball debut on September 2, 1997, for the Minnesota Twins.
- It was Red Sox broadcaster Jerry Remy who gave him the nickname “Big Papi.”
- He was declared a citizen of the United States at the John F. Kennedy Library in Boston on June 11, 2008.
- David has been a lifelong fan of the Boston Celtics.
- Big Papi would pay tribute to his mother, Angela Rosa Arias each time he hit a home run by looking up and pointing both index fingers to the sky. She sadly died in a car accident in January 2002, aged 46.
- David has a tattoo of his mother on his right bicep.
- He was ranked on Forbes‘ “2016 The World’s Highest-Paid Athletes Earnings” list.
- David was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on July 24, 2022.
Featured Image By David Ortiz / Instagram
