David Ortiz
#6
AT Designated Hitter
1997—2016
Designated Hitter
BORN
November 18, 1975, in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.
BATS / THROWS
Left / Left
HT / WT
6-3 / 230
MLB DEBUT
September 2, 1997
FINAL GAME
October 2, 2016
PRIMARY TEAM
Boston Red Sox
.286
BATTING AVERAGE
2472
HITS
55.4
WAR
.380
ON-BASE PCT
541
HOME RUNS
35.3
WAR7
.552
SLUGGING
.931
ON-BASE + SLUGGING
3.7
WAR PER SEASON
The guy who seemed to win every game in the playoffs against the Yankees in 2004. Grew into Big Papi role, a sort of Santa Clause who lived and slugged homers at Fenway Park.
Compared to Hall of Fame Designated Hitters
| CAREER | LONG PEAK | PRIME | SHORT PEAK | JAWS | WAR PER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ortiz |
55.4 |
35.3 |
25.0 |
17.4 |
45.4 |
3.7 |
|
AVERAGE HALL OF FAMER |
64.1 |
37.4 |
25.6 |
17.4 |
50.8 |
4.3 |
Where Does David Ortiz Rank
Among Designated Hitters?
| RANKING | CAREER | LONG PEAK | PRIME | SHORT PEAK | JAWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
5 |
4 |
|
EGG RANKING |
WAR |
WAR7 |
WAR 5 CONSECUTIVE |
WAR3 |
JAWS |