Once a year, the Hank Aaron award is given to the baseball player who is the best hitter. 2016 saw Kris Bryant of the Cubs and David Ortiz of the Red Sox take home the award. Ortiz, in his last season, batted .315, drove in 127 RBIs, hit 38 home runs, and led the American League in doubles with 48. Bryant, in his second season, batted .292, drive in 102 RBIs, hit 39 home runs, and led the National League in runs with 121.
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David Ortiz says Goodbye
In the offseason, David Ortiz announced that 2016 would be his final season. He is climbing up history during his farewell tour.
David Ortiz
David Ortiz is the designated hitter for the Boston Red Sox. We now look at his profile.
David Ortiz is the power hitting designated hitter for the Boston Red Sox. He has done many great things with the Red Sox. Besides hitting about 25 home runs per year, ‘’Big Papi’’ has done other things, too. He helped the Red Sox do something they haven’t done in 86 years. In 2004, David Ortiz had a great year. He helped get the Sox to the postseason. His accomplishments helped the Red Sox be World Champions. He also got the Red Sox to the Fall Classic again in 2007 and 2013. Both years the Red Sox took the crown. In 2013, ‘’Big Papi’’ had the biggest impact on the team. He had an unbelievable average and hit homers. He was also walked a lot. He was rewarded the MVP award for the Fall Classic. Also, David is usually at the all-star game. One time he was invited to the Home Run Derby. David won that derby. ‘’Big Papi’’ has over 500 home runs. Some people say he is one of the greatest Red Sox hitters. It might be the end of his career in 2015. It will only be that because he is turning 40. As you can see, ‘’Big Papi’’ is one of the greatest Red Sox hitters of all-time.