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Top 10 moments of David Ortiz’s career

By Dave Stevenson

Oct 10, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz (34) reacts standing at firdtbase in the eighth inning against the Cleveland Indians during game three of the 2016 ALDS playoff baseball series at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 10, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz (34) reacts standing at firdtbase in the eighth inning against the Cleveland Indians during game three of the 2016 ALDS playoff baseball series at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mandatory Credit: Albert Dickson/Sporting News via Getty Images /

5. 2007 World Series

David Ortiz won his second World Series in 2007 when the Boston Red Sox swept the Colorado Rockies. It was the second World Series of Ortiz’s career. While it might be the one World Series out of his three which didn’t include a ton of heroics from Ortiz, it’s still impressive. Ortiz hit very well throughout the series, finishing with four RBIs (tied for second on the team). He had a .333 batting average with a .412 OBP and a .533 slugging percentage.

The World Series capped off another impressive year for Big Papi. He finished the regular season with 52 doubles, 35 home runs, and 117 RBIs. Ortiz finished with a .332 batting average, the fifth-best in the American League. He led the majors with a .445 OBP. Moreover, Ortiz won his fourth straight Silver Slugger as the best designated hitter in baseball.

Ortiz helped lead another comeback in the ALCS. Down 3-1 to the Cleveland Indians, the Red Sox stormed to win the next three games by outscoring the Indians 30-6. Ortiz played a large role in it, though this time the Red Sox were able to come back without Ortiz carrying his team on his back.

With his 2007 World Series win, Ortiz’s legacy in Boston approached legendary status.

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