Retired#34DH1997–2016#17 all-time

David Ortiz

“Big Papi” · Minnesota Twins, Boston Red Sox

David Ortiz hit 541 home runs and was the face of three Red Sox championships, in 2004, 2007 and 2013. His 54 in 2006 remain the franchise record, and he was MVP of the 2013 World Series. In his final season, at 40, he still hit 38.

Bats / ThrowsLeft / Left
Age50
Height / Weight6' 3" / 230 lb
BornNov 18, 1975 · Santo Domingo, DOM
MLB debutSep 2, 1997
Last gameOct 2, 2016
TeamsMinnesota Twins 1997–2002Boston Red Sox 2003–2016
Career home runs
541
2408 games · 20 seasons
Best season
54
2006 · Boston Red Sox
All-time HR rank
#17
Next: Mike Schmidt (548), 8 to pass
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Season

Player’s Vault

13 badges earned
3Unicorn
5Rare Air
5Legend
  • UnicornSeason50 home runs2006
  • UnicornCareerHall of FameInducted 2022
  • UnicornCareer500 home runs541 home runs
  • ×51Rare AirGameMulti-homer gameFirst Sep 5, 2001 · latest May 8, 2016
  • Rare AirSeasonHome run title2006
  • ×3Rare AirSeason40 home runs2004, 2005, 2006
  • ×2Rare AirSeasonWorld Series home run2004, 2013 · 3 HR
  • Rare AirCareer400 home runs541 home runs
  • ×10LegendSeason30 home runs2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 +5 more
  • ×6LegendSeasonPostseason home run2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2013 · 17 HR
  • LegendCareer300 home runs541 home runs
  • LegendCareerWorld Series ring3 rings · 2004, 2007, 2013
  • LegendCareer200 home runs541 home runs

Distance and exit-velocity badges count from 2015, when tracking began. Grand slams, walk-offs, inside-the-park, leadoff, pinch-hit, first-pitch, back-to-back, switch-hitting and ballpark badges count games from 2008 on.

Career arc

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Home runsSelected season

Personal records

Career

Longest of his career

Hardest hit of his career

Year by year

Regular season · MLB
SeasonTeamGPAHRRBIAVGOBPSLGOPSAB/HR
2016Boston Red Sox15162638127.315.401.6201.02114.1
2015Boston Red Sox14661437108.273.360.553.91314.3
2014Boston Red Sox14260235104.263.355.517.87214.8
2013Boston Red Sox13760030103.309.395.564.95917.3
2012Boston Red Sox903832360.318.415.6111.02614.1
2011Boston Red Sox1466052996.309.398.554.95218.1
2010Boston Red Sox14560632102.270.370.529.89916.2
2009Boston Red Sox1506272899.238.332.462.79419.3
2008Boston Red Sox1094912389.264.369.507.87618.1
2007Boston Red Sox14966735117.332.445.6211.06615.7
2006Boston Red Sox15168654137.287.413.6361.04910.3
2005Boston Red Sox15971347148.300.397.6041.00112.8
2004Boston Red Sox15066941139.301.380.603.98314.2
2003Boston Red Sox12850931101.288.369.592.96114.5
2002Minnesota Twins1254662075.272.339.500.83920.6
2001Minnesota Twins893471848.234.324.475.79916.8
2000Minnesota Twins1304781063.282.364.446.81041.5
1999Minnesota Twins102500.000.200.000.200—
1998Minnesota Twins86326946.277.371.446.81730.9
1997Minnesota Twins155116.327.353.449.80249.0
Career2408100915411768.286.380.552.93216.0

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David Ortiz home run facts
How many career home runs does David Ortiz have?

David Ortiz hit 541 career MLB home runs in 20 seasons (1997–2016), 17th all-time.

Where does David Ortiz rank on the all-time home run list?

17th in MLB history with 541. Next: Mike Schmidt (548), 8 to pass.

What was David Ortiz’s best home run season?

His most home runs in a season is 54, in 2006 with the Boston Red Sox, when he posted a 1.049 OPS.

Is David Ortiz in the Hall of Fame?

Yes. David Ortiz was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2022.

What teams has David Ortiz played for?

Minnesota Twins (1997–2002); Boston Red Sox (2003–2016).

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