David Américo Ortiz Arias (born November 18, 1975 in
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a 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" or "Señor Papi" , Ortiz has played in four
All-Star Games and holds the Red Sox single-season
record for home runs with 54, set during the 2006
season.