FILE – Hall of Fame inductee David Ortiz, formerly of the Boston Red Sox, speaks during the National Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony on July 24, 2022, at the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown, N.Y. Authorities confirmed Tuesday, Dec. 27, that a Dominican court convicted 10 people involved in the 2019 attempted killing of former the Red Sox baseball star, Ortiz. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
In a surprising move, a New York State legislature, located in the Bronx and near Yankee Stadium, seeks to recognize David Ortizlegendary player Boston Red Soxwho for years punished the group of New York Yankees and was a fundamental member of his team’s historic comeback during the American League Championship Series of 2004.
Luis SepulvedaNew York State Senator, who represents a district in the Bronx, submitted the resolution, which was approved in the legislature, to honor David Ortiz for his charitable work, his great contributions to baseball, as well as for the 20th anniversary of the World Series of 2004.
The resolution no. 2353 of May 13, 2024 establishes that “David Ortiz, ‘Big Papi’, for his contributions to baseball, along with the 20th anniversary of the 2004 World Series”. Additionally, it is indicated that the actions of Ortiz that year they converted itnot only a fierce competitor, but also a beloved baseball figure”.
Subsequently, the aforementioned resolution goes into more details, indicating that Ortiz He has undertaken multiple philanthropic efforts in New York, as well as in his native Dominican Republic. It is important to note here that, according to official statistics provided by the City of New York, about 20 percent of Bronx residents are of Dominican descent.
“Ortiz has used his celebrity status to gain attention and substantial funds for various causes, directly benefiting children and communities across the state.”.
This is not the first time that a legend of the Red Sox is honored in the city of New York, taking into account that for the year 2015, during the Dominican Heritage Week, Pedro Martinez He was honored during an assembly where he was recognized for his humanitarian work and contributions to Dominican-American culture. However, it is also worth noting that “The big one” played for four years as part of New York Mets.
In his race against the Yankees, Ortiz He played 243 games, in which he batted .303 with an OPS of .961, 53 home runs, 171 RBIs and 150 runs scored. While, against the Metswas slightly less successful, although he only played 12 games against them, batting .273 with three homers and five RBIs.
Via: ESPN.com
2024-05-14 00:02:17
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