David Ortiz Jr., son of the Boston Red Sox legend, is only 17. He signed with the Texas Rangers for a large bonus and other perks.
legend David Ortiz, known affectionately as "Big Papi," according to Ortiz's social media posts and a report from ESPN.com Dominican Republic reporter Héctor Gómez.
The elder Ortiz posted pictures and video on social media on Wednesday of his son signing and putting on a Rangers jersey and cap at the The social media video of Ortiz Jr. putting on the Texas jersey is accompanied by Coldplay's "Viva Lad Vida," which translates to "long live life" or "live life.""Than you @rangers for the opportunity. build a big leaguer @davidortizjr19 love you kid," he posted.
“That boy is a clone of me, the one who looks most like me,” Ortiz said. “He worked hard at a development complex, and in one year, that boy has become a criminal with the bat.” Ortiz Jr., 17, is listed as being part of the Class of 2025 at Saint George in Santo Domingo, according to Perfect Game.David Ortiz is a 2025 1B/OF with a 5-11 225 lb. frame from Santo Domingo, NC who attends Saint GeorgeThe senior Ortiz, who is now a commentator for FOX Sports' MLB coverage, was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2022 after 20 MLB seasons.
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