Dec
17
David Ortiz has yet to win a Most Valuable Player Award, but to the Red Sox Nation he is still their MVP-Most Valuable Papi. ”Big Papi,” designated hitter for the Boston Red Sox, has batted his way into the team’s and fans’ hearts with his even-tempered attitude and incredible hitting statistics. In the 2004 season, the ALCS MVP batted .301 with 41 homers and 139 RBI as the Sox marched to World Series glory for the first time since 1918. And he played a huge role again in 2007, hitting .332 with 35 home runs and 117 RBI as the BoSox took home another World Championship. Using a blue ballpoint pen, David Ortiz hand signed this game-used baseball, which was used during the Red Sox-Devil Rays game held on Sept. 12, 2007, at Fenway Park in Boston. Ortiz affixed his signature on the sweet spot and added the special inscription, ”Walk Off HR,” reflecting his big hit of the day. A Steiner Sports Certificate of Authenticity is included.
